The state-of-the-art facility produces single-ingredient, clean-label, non-GMO, gluten-free, and organic grains and legumes, enabling the creation of new better-for-you foods and snacks
Grainwell Puffed Grains, previously known as Ancient Brands, announces that their new Dyersville, Iowa facility has begun full-scale puffed grain production. The company states that this is the only controlled-puffing facility in North America as well as the world’s largest. The new multi-line, 105,000 sq ft operation produces high-quality, custom-puffed grains and legumes at scale. Their uniquely controlled Cerex puffing technology, combined with their Grainwell Way methodology, enables precise puffing at scale and is more sustainable than other puffing methods.
“Our new name better reflects our unique capabilities and marketplace value,” says Wolfgang Buehler, Grainwell CEO. “Better-For-You foods continue to gain market share globally. Puffed ancient and contemporary grains, produced properly, bring huge potential to create innovative new products and improve existing ones. Our team works with brands’ R&D, food science, and product marketing people to tailor puffed grain and legume solutions that open possibilities for innovative products and improve existing ones.”
Before Grainwell, Wolfgang Buehler, CEO, had been the owner and CEO of Organic Milling in San Dimas, CA. In that role, he experienced the need in the marketplace for improved puffed grain solutions. This led to Ancient Brands and an initial small-scale facility that was soon at capacity. In November of 2022, expansion plans began. In October of 2023, the company moved into the new “greenfield” facility in Dyersville, Iowa. This new location offers 14x the volume potential, even greater product control, production efficiency, and grain diversity.