The objectives of this course are to gain a general understanding of the principles of the milling process from wheat receiving to finished product distribution, understanding the relationship between wheat quality and the effect of the milling process, gain knowledge of different wheat types and what products each can produce, gain knowledge of flour functionality and baking performance of different flours, and learn the role each department plays in the success of the milling industry.
Participants will discuss all aspects of the flour milling process from wheat selection to milling to flour blending and baking functionality.
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KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI, US — These are the top 10 largest US wheat-durum-rye milling companies, based on US mills and milling capacity as listed in Sosland Publishing Co.’s 2024 Grain & Milling Annual. The United States has 147 wheat, 17 durum and 12 rye mills. Total US daily milling capacity is 1,653,347 cwts, and the top 21 companies represent 96.2%.
KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI, US — The Grain Elevator and Processing Society (GEAPS) welcomed a record 3,716 attendees from 45 states, 23 countries and nearly 1,000 companies to GEAPS Exchange, which ran Feb. 24-27 at the Kansas City Convention Center in Kansas City, Missouri, US.
In addition to great education, GEAPS Exchange included an Expo Hall filled with technology and services from nearly 400 exhibitors to make grain operations safer and more efficient; education on the latest trends and best practices and social events that help reinforce business relationships.