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On the Farm ยท Featured

6 Keys to Producing Food-Grade Oats

Not all oats are created equal. Our crop sciences team shares the six most critical factors โ€” from variety selection and field preparation to post-harvest handling โ€” that determine whether your oat crop meets food-grade quality specifications.

May 8, 2019 ยท 8 min read Read Article
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Ingredients

The Many Benefits of Oat Fiber in Modern Food Formulations

Oat fiber has moved well beyond niche ingredient status. Explore the functional, nutritional, and regulatory benefits driving its adoption across bakery, snack, and beverage categories.

April 2019 Read
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Ingredients

Oat Fiber vs. Oat Bran: What's the Difference and Which Should You Use?

Two of our most popular oat ingredients โ€” often confused. We break down the key differences in fibre type, functionality, flavour, and the right applications for each.

June 2019 Read
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Food Technology

Oat Fiber in Keto Bread: Opportunities and Formulation Considerations

High-inclusion oat fiber enables keto-compliant breads with acceptable texture โ€” but success requires careful attention to water absorption, yeast activity, and structural balance.

March 2020 Read
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Food Technology

How Oat Flours Are Revolutionizing Beverage Formulation

From oat lattes to protein smoothies, specialized oat flour fractions are enabling a new generation of grain-forward beverages with clean labels and genuine nutritional credentials.

January 2020 Read
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Sustainability

Improving Soil Health with Regenerative Agriculture Practices

Regenerative agriculture is more than a trend โ€” it's a practical framework for building long-term farm resilience. Here's what it looks like in real oat-growing operations.

July 2020 Read
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Food Technology

The Oat: A Key Ingredient in Dairy-Free Alternative Products

Oat milk, oat-based yogurt, oat cream โ€” the plant-based dairy category is booming, and oats are at the centre. What makes oats so well-suited to these applications?

August 2020 Read
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Baking

Baking with High Fibre in Sweet Goods: Challenges and Solutions

Adding meaningful fibre to cookies, muffins, and cakes without compromising texture or consumer appeal is one of food development's persistent challenges. Here's how to approach it.

October 2019 Read
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On the Farm

Producing Food-Grade Corn: Field Selection and Seed Choice

Part 1 of our food-grade corn production series focuses on the decisions made before planting โ€” variety selection, field history, and contamination prevention strategies.

November 2018 Read
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Sustainability

Post-Harvest Cover Crop Management for Grain Growers

The window between grain harvest and winter freeze is an underutilized opportunity to protect soil, suppress weeds, and build organic matter for next season's crop.

September 2020 Read
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Ingredients

Triticale: The Underestimated and Versatile Grain

A hybrid of wheat and rye, triticale combines the best traits of both parent grains โ€” higher protein than wheat, better pest resistance than rye, and excellent milling characteristics that few food developers have yet explored.

June 2021 Read
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Regulatory

FDA Ruling Allows Oat Fiber for Dietary Fibre Label Claims

What the FDA's 2019 dietary fibre determination means for oat hull fibre and how food manufacturers can leverage this ruling for labelling compliance and consumer communication.

August 2019 Read
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Recipes

Classic, Old-Fashioned, and Delicious: Oatmeal Recipe Inspiration

Oatmeal's enduring appeal spans generations and cuisines. Explore a range of elevated oat recipes โ€” from traditional stovetop porridge to overnight oats and savoury grain bowls โ€” that showcase the ingredient's versatility.

October 2018 Read

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