Sustainable from the start
People talk a lot about sustainability these days. But at Wholegrain Milling Co, we didn’t choose sustainability because it was fashionable. We’ve been doing it for more than forty years, long before it had a name anyone cared about. Because to us, it was simply the right thing to do. Why? Because it makes everything better.
Better at every step
Better for our environment
The grain we mill is fully traceable, coming only from Certified Sustainable or Certified Organic farms. Because of the way it’s grown and milled, the flour we produce has a carbon footprint up to 54% lower than conventional flour (Source: Wholegrain Milling Co. 2024 GHG Emissions Calculation Report).
Certified Sustainable farmers use regenerative farming practices like low-till farming and crop rotation to build healthy, living soils and ecosystems. Certified Organic farmers take an even simpler approach, growing grain without GMOs or synthetic fertilisers or chemicals of any kind.
Supporting better farming benefits everyone. Healthier soils promote greater biodiversity, hold more water, improve drought resilience and reduce runoff. With fewer chemicals used, our waterways and oceans are better protected. Together, these methods safeguard our land and natural environments, helping produce grain that’s naturally rich in goodness.
See the case study on our Learn page
Download a copy of our ‘Why Sustainability Matters’ report here.
Better for bakers
We’re committed to always trying to do things better for bakers so they can deliver better baking results. That’s why our flours are crafted with care, authentic, and not over-processed, so they help bakers create bread and baked goods with real character.
Better for bread lovers
Made from mineral-rich grains, our sustainable flours are carefully milled to retain their natural flavour and texture. All flours are chemical residue-free and come from fully traceable sources and have a smaller environmental footprint.
Better for being different
We believe variety makes things better, in our baked goods and in the land they come from. That’s why we choose to mill flours from modern, heritage and ancient grains, using our own purpose-built mill stones and machinery. It gives bakers more choice, and helps keep a richer mix of wheat varieties growing for generations to come.
Better for our communities
Wholegrain Milling Co. is part of the local fabric. We were born in Gunnedah and grew up here. Our mill and the long-standing relationships we have with local farmers support jobs and contribute to the local economy. And we’re also pretty good on the local footy field.
