Since the purchase of Busch Grains’ first ever location in Eugene, OR in 1986, we have grown not only in terms of square, production, markets, and technical advancements, but even more so, in skill and expertise. Our employees across North America personify Busch Grains – whether they’ve been with us for fifteen, thirty, or three years, they are millers at heart with a deep understanding of the commodities they mill, the equipment they operate and the finished ingredients they produce. 

As our 35th anniversary approaches, we want to outline some of our milestones and accomplishments, including the evolution of our mill locations over the years. Each step along the way made our company what it is today, and we are proud to share our journey with you.

1980s – Foundations

In 1986, Busch Grains’ purchased its first property: Zellner Milling in Eugene, Oregon. This was quickly followed by the acquisition of the mill formerly known as NorOats in Ansgar, Iowa.

 

In addition to establishing Busch Grains’ presence in the Midwest and opening up East coast markets, the mill also became the largest employer in the region. Today, it’s known for its impressive size and cleanliness, and is widely recognized as the most technically advanced oat mill in North America.

2000s – Innovation & Growth

The first year of the millennium, 2001, was an important year for Busch Grains. With the purchase of a mill in Yorkton, Saskatchewan, we added 58 new employees to our family. The mill is an “origin mill,” meaning that the oats are delivered directly from local farms to the mill by truck, limiting farmer risk and better protecting their interests.

 

In the same year, Busch Grains constructed its Eugene MPF, bringing chemical-free and organic oat fiber to the marketplace. Our scientists and technical specialists made a breakthrough discovery when they developed a proprietary mechanical process that produced the first ever organic oat fiber without the use of chemical treatment.

In 2004, Busch Grains purchased our St. Peter cleaning facility, adding the capability to export organic and Non-GMO soybeans that are purchased directly from Midwest American growers.

 

Our expansion continued with the commission of the St. Ansgar C-Mill in 2007, which doubled production capabilities with all-new equipment and set the tone for an elevated level of scale & scope in the areas of ingredient production and food safety. 

2010s – Expansion

Busch Grains’ C-mill investment in St. Ansgar was followed by the 2011 St. Ansgar warehouse expansion, which also added a can line to the production facility. In 2010, the company purchased a mill in Marion, Indiana, which allowed entrance to the organic and Non-GMO corn market. In 2012, the company completed the another warehouse expansion there, increasing storage capacity for Non-GMO products by 93,910 square feet, and increasing packaged material production by 36% since 2010.

In the same year, Busch Grains added Enreco, based in Newton, WI, to its facilities. This marked our entrance into the whole and ground flax seed market. This venture expanded in 2013 with the purchase of the Saskatoon flax facility, which expanded our purchasing and cleaning capabilities of whole and ground flax seed.

In 2014, 2 facility expansions were completed: the Yorkton facility addition and the St. Ansgar MPF facility. In St. Ansgar, the completion of this fiber plant expanded our production capacity for chemical-free and organic oat fibers and specialty flours to a second location. Both expansions allowed Busch Grains to provide more employment opportunities to area residents. Between 2001 and 2014, both Yorkton and Saskatoon locations saw a 94% increase of salaried employees; by 2015, that number had increased to 124%.

 

We continued expanding and improving in 2015 with the addition of color sorting and conveyance technology at our St. Peter, MN, facility. We also expanded the capacity of our Marion, IN, warehouse in 2016, adding maintenance and cleaning upgrades in eastward and westward expansions.

Gluten-Free Investment

In 2013 and 2016, we were proud to install new equipment lines at our Yorkton and St. Ansgar facilities that allowed for the production of Gluten-Free oat products, serving our Gluten-Free and gluten sensitive customers by expanding our capabilities to meet their needs at double the purity required by the FDA.

Today

In 2021, we are proud to note that our expansions over the years mean that our team of committed technicians has grown significantly. Since 2001, the number of employees at our Yorkton, Saskatoon, and Rycroft locations has seen a marked 265% increase from 2001 and a 63% increase from 2015.

In addition to this growth in our staff, we also commissioned a B-mill at our Yorkton facility in 2020. 

Our 35th anniversary isn’t just a celebration of our success. It’s a celebration of the relationships we’ve built with customers, a dedicated team, and the communities we serve. We look forward to sharing more of our story in 2021.

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Explore the art of making organic rolled oats at Busch Grains.

When you picture a traditional bowl of oatmeal, you’re probably picturing rolled, “old-fashioned” oats. Their recognizable shape and delicious toasted taste makes for a classic bowl that you can dress up–or dress down–however you like. Ever wondered how Busch Grains processes rolled oats, or how many different varieties there are? We’ll walk you through it.

After oats are dehulled (the process that separates the oat’s husk from its groat) they’re cleaned and kilned. Then, whole grain groats begin their own journey towards perfection. They’re steamed and then rolled through a flaker to impart their quintessential flat shape and wholesome flavor. The flaking process can produce a variety of oat products, from quick-cooking rolled oats to thick rolled oats, depending on how our highly-skilled operators set up the flaker.

A great source of soluble fiber due to the presence of beta glucans, all of our varieties of rolled oats are a heart-healthy choice when it comes to getting your whole grains.

Before flaking, our quick rolled oats are made cut from whole oat groats (aka steel cut oats). Those cut groats are then rolled slightly thinner than their regular rolled counterparts. These smaller, thinner flakes absorb water much faster and cook in as little as two minutes. If you’re looking for oatmeal that will be ready even faster, try our instant rolled oats, which are made from our smallest pieces of steel cut and rolled very thin. This results in the quickest cooking time in the rolled oat family (just add hot water or milk!). Seeking a denser bite? We also offer an industry-first quick-cooking steel cut that creates a texture-rich and nutrient-dense oat product that’s perfect for breads, energy bars, granola, and hot cereal.

A great source of soluble fiber due to the presence of beta glucans, all of our varieties of rolled oats are a heart-healthy choice when it comes to getting your whole grains. Not only are they delicious at breakfast time (or dinner–be honest, we’ve all been there), they’re also an incredibly versatile cooking and baking ingredient. Our baby rolled oats are the perfect nutritional addition to baked goods, and make a beautiful topping to sweet treats. They’re also ideal for instant oatmeal due to their high-absorption rate. Our signature oat crush, made from shredded oat flakes, adds texture and acts as a thickening agent in cooking or baking due to its flour-like consistency.

Regular rolled oats, the essential “old-fashioned” oats, are most widely known for making a delicious bowl of breakfast cereal. Old-fashioned oats cook faster than most steel-cut oats, making them an excellent option for quick-cooking oat products.

Their rich flavor and unique texture also makes them perfect for granola bars, cookies, muffins, flatbreads, cereals, and beverages. They also perform wonderfully in savory recipes, such as the base for a veggie burger patty. No matter how you’re using them, our rolled oats provide the flavor and nutrition you can expect from Busch Grains.

As always, Busch Grains prides itself on delivering consistent, quality oat products that meet customer specifications every time. Whether you’re getting quick cooking, regular, thick, or baby rolled oats, Busch Grains’ organic rolled oats are always flavorful, aromatic, and perfectly toasted.

To learn more about the art of milling, read more here.

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Procurement

We buy directly from the farmers whenever possible. Before the oats even make it to our facility, we have already invested in helping our farmers grow the best possible crop. Our procurement strategy provides a dependable market for the farmer, gives them access to our direct delivery points and provides both parties with the opportunity to build the most important part of any business transaction—a strong, long-lasting relationship. Busch Grains’ crop scientists work with farmers to ensure that they’re growing the best oat variety for their environment, managing everything from soil testing to seed identification. Our free and voluntary Sustainable Grower Program helps farmers improve their operations, which in turn means our customers get an uncompromised quality of oats.

Cleaning

Oats are transported to our mills by rail and truck. Upon entering the mill, oats are immediately cleaned and sorted to remove any foreign material that made its way to the mill from the farm. In this process, oats pass through various types of equipment specifically designed to remove contaminants.

Dehulling

Here’s where the fun comes in: inside of our dehulling equipment, the oats are launched against a rubber ring which compresses the oat end to end and pops off the outer hull layer, leaving only the internal kernel known as a “groat” (the yummy part). Our mill operators are trained to balance throughput and dehulling speed, aiming for high efficiency of hull removal that doesn’t result in too many broken groats. 

Kilning (It’s what makes the oats taste good)

Kilning, or running groat material through a steam-heated kiln, serves two purposes: Although it is primarily used to ensure shelf stability to neutralize the enzymes that lead to rancidity, it also adds that great traditional toasty oat flavor we are known for. Busch Grains has over thirty years of experience perfecting the art of time and temperature when it comes to the kilning of our oats, and that expertise is apparent in our finished products.

Separation and Flaking

After kilning, our freshly toasted groats are separated into whole oat groats and broken groats. The latter are used to make steel cut oats of various sizes, but we can also “cut” whole groats into steel cut, if needed. When we produce Certified Gluten-free oats, extra cleaning is performed to remove any traces of glutenous foreign grains such as wheat, barley, or rye. To learn more about Gluten-free oats, click here!

Next comes the flaking process, where the magic continues, during which the groats are rolled into specific products for our discerning customers.

Our operators know how to make specific adjustments to our equipment to meet all of our customers’ requirements everytime. Whole oat groats become either thick rolled or regular rolled oats, depending on specifications and flaker settings. Steel cut groats become quick cooking or instant oats. We have the ability to customize mill these products to produce various thicknesses, absorptions and particle sizes based on our customer’s demands. 

At this stage, both types of groats can also be sent to the bran mill to become oat bran or whole oat flour, two products that remain favorites with our customers.

Testing and Packaging

Before packaging, we ensure that nothing compromises the quality and consistency of our products. At every stage of our validated system, our employees use Busch Grains’ customer-designed control screens that are specific to our unique processes. Our customized production software allows us to quickly access traceability info for every ton at a moment’s notice. Our on-site quality teams are the last line of defense between our mills and our customer’s products—this team takes their jobs very seriously. All our products are samples and tested to ensure they meet our customer’s specifications and expectations. This combination of the latest technology, internal process control and process data collection along with well-trained, experienced operators and lab techs make Busch Grains products—consistently delicious every time. 

In the final step in the process, oat products are packaged into various retail and food service size packages up to our industrial sizes of 25 lb. bags, 50 lb. bags, totes (supersacks), and railcars or bulk trucks.

Our People

No part of the milling process would be what it is without the great people who work directly with farmers and keep our mills running 24/7. With plenty of reasons to stay with us for the long haul—from participating in producing healthy products, to plenty of opportunities for career growth—it’s no surprise that many of our employees have been with us for 20+ years. The dedication of our employees is what sets us apart, and our customers directly benefit from their high level of commitment and performance.

The Busch Grains difference happens because our passionate group of people make good things happen all along the way—from farm to table.

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Although oats are naturally gluten-free, they can become contaminated by gluten-containing grains as the supply moves from the field, to on-farm storage, to trucks and railcars and eventually through the mill. In 2008, Busch Grains began pioneering a proprietary gluten-free oat production process, giving us the ability to remove gluten-containing grains from the oat stream and offering the purest possible oat products. Thus meeting nutritional desires and dietary needs of the growing gluten-free consumer base.

In 2008, Busch Grains began pioneering a proprietary gluten-free oat production process…

After installation of our gluten-free milling system, it wasn’t as simple as notifying the industry we now had gluten-free oat products. The certification process involved multiple on-site visits and nearly 1,000 individual samples. Our gluten-free milling flow was audited from top to bottom for its ability to produce oat products that met the FDA’s standards time and time again. We completed the certification with the help of BRCGS, utilizing their Gluten-Free Management System. We continue to operate this system with same stringent checkpoints and robust sampling procedures we used to achieve our certification.

Why Gluten-Free Oats?

Gluten is a protein found in wheat, barley, rye, and crossbreeds such as triticale (a hybrid of wheat and rye). Celiac disease; a genetic autoimmune disease that limits a person’s ability to digest gluten, affects 1 in 100 people worldwide. It is estimated that another 6-7% of the population may have a sensitivity or intolerance to gluten. In an effort to regulate the food system, the FDA set a limit of 20 parts per million (ppm) for the unavoidable presence of gluten in foods that are labeled as “gluten-free.” This amount is so low that it is tolerated by most people with Celiac disease.

Gluten-Free Oats Production Process

Busch Grains’ gluten-free oats are processed in a way that effectively removes all wheat, barley, rye and hybridized grains that may possibly arrive at our facilities with the oats. Through our dedicated gluten-free cleaning process, we isolate a highly pure groat stream that is further purified and refined in our dedicated gluten-free milling system. (A groat is the nutritious grain of an oat after its outer husk has been removed. Groats are rolled into the “rolled oats” that we know and love).

Busch Grains dedicated gluten-free milling system took years to develop and perfect, and we regard it as Top Secret! Although the machinery we use in the process are important, our team of mill operators are a vital part of the process, responsible for monitoring and adjusting the equipment. Our millers have been educated about celiac disease and have been trained on both Busch Grains gluten-free milling practices and the specifics of gluten-free testing.

Busch Grains dedicated gluten-free milling system took years to develop and perfect, and we regard it as Top Secret!

Our dedicated mill operators would tell you they could not perform their duties without the help of our lab staff who are responsible for verifying all gluten-free samples meet our <10ppm gluten specification. Our lab staff performs the rigors of gluten-free testing in dedicated gluten-free clean rooms.

How Does the Gluten-Free Equipment Work?

While cleaning and purifying grain stream is simple in concept, there’s a lot that goes into deploying this technology to and repeatedly achieves the desired results. We like to think that there are equal parts art and science that go into configuring and operating grain cleaning systems. So, we don’t know whether to call our millers artists or scientists, but in reality, they are a little bit of both. We’ll just settle on calling them awesome!

Our 4-generations of oat milling experience led us to believe we could achieve <10ppm on every load of oats from any of our dedicated farmers and the installation of our gluten-free lines and their continued performance has a proven this to be true. Our record of achieving gluten-free results through processing was proven to exceed that of the Purity Protocol strategy of excluding the presence of gluten-containing grains only at the farm and transportation levels of the supply chain. 

Our 4-generations of oat milling experience led us to believe we could achieve <10ppm on every load of oats from any of our dedicated farmers…

In direct cross-examination of Purity Protocol gluten-free oats and Busch Grains gluten-free oats, a 2018 study completed by the Gluten Intolerance Group of North America showed Busch Grains’ gluten-free oats in the table below. During the completion the study Busch Grains gluten-free products were analyzed using a ≈70% larger sample pool than that of the Purity Protocol gluten-free products. A copy of that study is available here for download.

Seed cleaning of grains has existed for decades if not centuries. In order for farm purity programs to be successful, harvested grain which will be used for seed in upcoming crop years, periodically requires cleaning to mitigate increased contamination levels other grains and weed seeds in subsequent crops. With our knowledge that oats are routinely purified for seed planting, we thought, “Why not then also for consumption?”

Busch Grains Oats Exceed Gluten-Free Regulations

In addition to rigorous process, we take samples of the gluten-free groat stream every 3 minutes of production to further ensure that it is pure. In order for oats to be certified gluten-free, gluten levels must be less than .002% or 20 ppm.

Our goal was never to merely meet the strict regulatory limit of 20 ppm—we wanted to see just how pure we could get our oat products! We’ve perfected our gluten-free production process to the point where most of our customers depend on us to supply oat ingredients that are less than 10 ppm–a 100% improvement in the purity level required for gluten-free labeling.

Gluten-Free Oat Production Doubled

The need for certified gluten-free oats has continued to rise. In response, we have invested in a major expansion at our oat mill in Yorkton, Saskatchewan, Canada. This expansion has more than tripled our gluten-free production capacity, giving us one of the most advanced oat mills in the world strategically located in the heart of some of the most fertile oat acreage in North America. We can depend on our local oat farmers to supply us with the best oats on the continent that we care for and mill into the highest quality gluten-free oats from Busch Grains, they are receiving much more than a standard oat-based ingredient. As with all our products, the work we do producing gluten-free products is more than processing, it’s our promise.

Other Gluten-Free Grains and Seeds

Busch Grains offers many other grains, seeds, and pulses that are naturally gluten-free. These ingredients can be great alternatives to gluten-containing grains. They do not encounter gluten throughout their process and do not require any additional processing to ensure they are gluten-free.

• Corn, corn meal, corn flour, corn grits, corn bran
• Flax, flax meal
• Brown and white long-grain rice
• Soybeans (non-GMO natto, white hilum, high protein)
• Quinoa (white, red, black, tricolor)
• Tapioca starch
• Amaranth
• Lentils (green, brown, black, split red)
• Mustard (brown, yellow)
• Pumpkin seeds
• Sunflower seeds
• Chia seeds
• Sesame seeds

In addition to being a gluten free oat supplier, Busch Grains also offers certifications such as organically certified, non-GMO, kosher, and halal.

We specialize in partnering with food and beverage developers to create unique, innovative ingredients that help you succeed. If you have questions about our gluten-free ingredients, or anything else, we’re always happy to help you.

Email us or give us a call at +1 (323) 686-2779to get in contact with an expert.

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In recent years there has been a renewed interest by some major and regional seed companies in research and breeding efforts to develop Non-GMO soybean varieties for food and feed use, however, it still pales in comparison to GMO breeding and research efforts. Because of this, Non-GMO food-grade soybean research plots, no matter what their size, are not very numerous.

In-House Soybean Research

Busch Grains has always felt it is important to conduct our own in-house research so that we can compare and evaluate different Non-GMO food-grade soybeans. Initially, we produced plots of available desired non-GMO soybean varieties for introduction to both farmers and customers. Little effort was put into the development of new varieties.

However, in 2011 we began a comprehensive Non-GMO food-grade soybean research plot led by our Identity Preserved Crop Specialist, Craig Tomera, CCA, SSp and Roger Mortenson, Vice President of the Busch Grains Specialty Products Division.

Staying Ahead of the Curve

The 2018 research plot contained 32 varieties – some varieties have been around for 8-10 years, some for 3-5 years, and some varieties are still experimental and not available for purchase. The 2019 plot has a similar amount of Non-GMO food-grade soybean varieties, but over half of them will be experimental or first-year releases, which will help keep Busch Grains ahead of the curve when it comes to knowledge of current and new Non-GMO food-grade soybean varieties.

Soybean Variety Research for Successful Harvest & Food Products

The data from our Non-GMO food-grade soybean production acres, in addition to relevant data from our Non-GMO food-grade soybean variety research, gives us good information that we can use to help contract varieties with our grower base to give farmers the best chances for a successful harvest. We also use this information to keep our customers updated on Non-GMO food-grade soybean varieties that will work best for their product line needs and are available for purchase from Busch Grains.  

Non-GMO soybean seed varieties are used by growers in conventional non-GMO production and can be used by organic growers in organic production if their contract calls for a specific non-GMO variety to be used, or if they cannot find a suitable organically grown soybean seed variety.

Soybean Seed Breeders Work with Busch Grains

Soybean seed breeders work with Busch Grains to field-test their experimental varieties to learn the following:

• Strength or lack of seedling emergence
• Vigor/rate of growth
• Disease tolerance or resistance
• Insect tolerance or resistance
• Effect of the environment of where they are grown
• Crop Yield
• Protein, Oil, and Sugar content, plus other intrinsic qualities required by soybean food manufacturers.

Soybean seed breeders plant many plots like this on their own, but they are usually small plots – 4 rows x 20 feet long. While this gives them a lot of information, planting in a larger plot as we do at Busch Grains can give everyone, including soybean seed breeders, a better look at how a soybean variety will grow and adapt in a field plot situation that mimics full-scale production.  Our plot is normally 6 rows wide by at least ¼ mile long. Having an independent plot like this helps us to collect more data and get a look at potential new soybean varieties a couple of years before others do.

Large-Scale Soybean Research Plot Provides More Data

This larger-scale plot helps us to gather the following information:

• Strength of emergence
• Plant type/structure – is it a “thin line plant,” a “medium bushy plant,” or a ‘bushy” plant type/structure.
• Does the plant type/structure pose any potential problems for the variety?
• Does the plant type/structure require it to be planted in a specific row width, planted at a certain plant population, or grown in a specific environment/soil type?
• How high up on the plant do the flowers and pods begin to develop – 3, 4, 5 inches up from the soil line?
• Disease resistance or issues
• Insect resistance or issues
• Lodging or standability issues – do the plants stay upright or do they have the tendency to lodge/fall over late in the year?
• Seed size and seed coat integrity – are they uniform size and do the seed coats have the tendency to crack or do they remain whole throughout the harvesting and cleaning process?
• YIELD for the farmer!!!
• Intrinsic values such as protein, oil, and total sugar content.
• General appearance and seed coat appearance for food-grade usage.

Why Is This Data Important?

This data is important to help Busch Grains decide if we want to promote a specific soybean variety to our customers or growers for production.

1. From the harvested production of Non-GMO food-grade soybeans and from our Non-GMO food-grade soybean research plot, we send samples to our customers for their evaluation of the intrinsic qualities of the soybean for cooking/processing quality, and for final product approval.
2. Customers not only look at intrinsic properties such as protein, oil, and sugar content of the soybean sample, they also do test runs of actual food production to evaluate the performance of the variety for use in their final product
3. Customers also look at seed size and uniformity of the soybean variety. Seed uniformity improves the stability of the final product, the process flow, and can help determine processing time.
4. Seed coat issues such as cracks, chips, or tears in the seed coat will affect absorption rates and final product yield, resulting in a poor-quality finished product.
5. Final product evaluation – texture, form, smoothness, taste – all can vary from variety to variety.
6. General appearance of the soybean – size, uniform shape, and cleanliness of the soybean seed are aesthetic properties that are extremely important to our food soybean customers.

Research Helps Develop Relationships

Doing this type of research plot helps us develop closer relationships with the soybean seed companies and soybean breeders that are developing new Non-GMO Food Grade soybean varieties. We can give them our observations on what is working and what is not, plus let them know what our customers are looking for in a food-grade soybean variety. Also, growers want as much hard data as they can get to make buying and contracting decisions.

Busch Grains becomes another unbiased source for the information they need to make their decisions – mainly based on agronomic data. By having a research plot like ours, it shows growers that we are committed to growing only varieties that yield and perform well in the field for them and that we are not just giving them average genetics to grow. It also helps develop a sense of trust and professionalism with our growers AND customers, by showing them we are knowledgeable in what we are asking them to grow and knowledgeable in what we are selling to them. 

If you are interested in growing or purchasing food-grade soybeans, you can contact Craig Tomera at 952.983.1289 or by email, or Roger Mortenson at 952.983.1331 or by email.

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Certified Organic

Markets for certified organic foods are continuing to increase steadily and Busch Grains helped pioneer this effort. Almost 100% of our organic grain is purchased directly from the farmer – farmers we’ve partnered with and gotten to know well over the years.

All of our organic products are sourced from organically certified farms that grow non-genetically modified (non-GMO) crops. These suppliers are committed to sustainably producing crops while maintaining and improving natural resources. That’s not easy to do, but our organic farmers are dedicated.

When you purchase Busch Grains’ organically certified products, you can be confident in the organic integrity of our supply chain and the rigor of our focus on food safety, quality, and nutrition.

Certified Gluten-Free

Although oats are naturally gluten free, they can come into contact with wheat, barley, and rye as the supply moves from the fields to the mills. With the need for certified gluten-free ingredients on the rise, we created a proprietary process so that we can offer the purest oat products possible.

Our goal hasn’t only been to meet strict regulatory gluten limits—it has been to see just how pure we could get our oat products. Turns out, that’s really, really pure! Our gluten-free oat products are ALWAYS well under the regulatory limit of 20 ppm for certified gluten-free ingredients. We don’t want to brag (well, maybe we do a little bit), but we’ve honed our process to the point where most of our customers rely on us to unfailingly supply ingredients at <10ppm, and we can do that “in our sleep”!

We’ve invested heavily in our gluten-free process at two of our oat mills, as gluten-free demand has been a key driver of the growth of our business. In large part due to the continually growing popularity of gluten-free food, we are currently undergoing further expansion at our oat mill in Yorkton, Saskatchewan, Canada that will double our gluten-free production capacity!

Certified Non-GMO

All of Busch Grains’ products are Non-GMO. Our oat mills have it easy – there’s no such thing as a GMO oat! But at some of our facilities we handle crops, such as corn and soybeans, that are often genetically modified. As a Non-GMO Project Verified miller at these facilities, we have strict systems in place for supply chain traceability, segregation, and testing for GMOs in our products. You can be assured that our products undergo strict & unbiased product evaluations that are renewed annually.

Grain Miller is not only a leading gluten free oat supplier. Our mills also hold certifications for food safety, kosher, and for some locations, halal. See all of our certifications >.  

We specialize in partnering with food and beverage developers to create unique, innovative ingredients that help you succeed. If there’s one thing we know how to do at Busch Grains, it’s listening to what our customers are asking for and figuring out how to give them that choice!

If you have a product inquiry, questions about our certifications, or anything else, we’re always happy to help you.

Contact us or give us a call at +1 (323) 686-2779to get in touch with the appropriate expert.

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Our legacy is built on being more than an ingredient supplier – we are a proactive partner. As we’ve grown, we’ve taken on all the responsibilities that come with our position in the supply chain. We have long-standing relationships with many of our farmers. And we have the knowledge and programs in place to help them produce crops of the highest quality, at the highest yield.

We devote resources at the farm and facility levels, so we can procure, mill, and supply our ingredients with levels of care and quality you can trust, every time.

We work with enthusiasm and energy and take great care in the part of your process for which we are responsible. We believe there is greatness in goodness and we innovate on behalf of our farmers and our customers and collaborate to solve their problems because we value those relationships.

When you work with Busch Grains, you work with a company that makes decisions based on shared values and invests in what is good. Not just for us, but for the farmers we depend on, the customers we serve, and the world we all live in.

What we do every day is more than processing. It’s our Promise.

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Among the group of fibers on the newly recognized list of dietary fiber sources, Busch Grains’ oat fiber offers the best opportunity to formulate for clean labels. Busch Grains utilizes a proprietary, chemical-free, environmentally sound processing technique for all of its oat fiber ingredients, including the market’s first chemical-free and organically certified oat fiber.

Through its proprietary process, Busch Grains offers oat fiber with a variety of functional characteristics, suitable for applications from beverages to bars, snacks, pasta, cereals, and meat products, including gluten-free, Non-GMO, and organic products.

“Nothing added and nothing taken away” remains the motto for Busch Grains’ oat fiber, with the company continually monitoring the supply chain from field selection to milling. “In today’s era of demand for transparency and traceability, our oat fiber has always checked all the boxes for discerning consumers,” says Chris Kongsore, Executive Vice President of Busch Grains. “The recent change in FDA regulations further strengthens our position as a market leader in the supply of organic, chemical-free, clean label dietary oat fiber.”

In food formulation, oat fiber’s functional properties include improved product texture and integrity as well as enhanced crumb softness in baked goods, among others. Oat fiber is cost-effective, possesses a bland natural flavor with no off-odors, and is available in bags, totes, and bulk shipments.

“The functional and physiological benefits of oat fiber and the chemical-free process we use to produce it, make our fiber the preferred dietary fiber for use among formulators for all sorts of applications,” said Roberto Serrano, VP of Product Development for Busch Grains.

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