Background:

• Factory originally opened in 1994 as part of a farmers’ co-operative but was subject to an MBO in 1998 led by the current President, Mark Pickard.
• Company specialises in relatively small production runs of very specialised raw materials many of which might be termed “niche”.
• Emphasis is on close customer relationships and bespoke products and blends of different cereals, seeds and pulses

Product Range & Properties:

     The InfraReady range is based on their infrared process linked to suitable raw materials such as: 

• Speciality cereals such as AnthoGrain Wheat™, Waxy barley etc
• Heritage grains such as  Kamut, Spelt, Quinoa etc
• Oil seed derivatives (having stabilised oil contents post processing)
• Added value lentils and pulses

Many products can be made available in organic formats

Unique Benefits:

The combination of specific raw materials and the process bring advantages such as:

• Convenience:
  The process produces quick cooking cereal grains, legumes and oilseeds, which can reduce your processing costs.
• Gelatinization:
  With InfraReady's technology, starch within the endosperm gelatinizes and becomes soft. This product can then be flaked, cracked or ground.
• High Water Absorption:
  InfraReady grains and legumes absorb more water, more quickly.
• High Water Retention:
  Our products reduce moisture loss, helping your products last longer.
• Shelf Stability:
  By inactivating enzymes and reducing microbial counts, shelf stability increases.
• Flavour and Texture:
  Undesirable flavours and textures are eliminated... improving the products’ sensory characteristics.
• Organic/Conventional:
  The facility is OCIA certified to process organic products.

Applications:

     The main customers in North America are in the following sectors:

• Bakery pre-mix companies

• Baby food manufacturers

• Breakfast Foods

• Cereal Bar manufacturers

• Nutraceuticals 

Certifications & Accreditations:

• AIB Excellent
• Kosher
• Halal
• Organic Crop Improvements Association (Nebraska)