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Grains are essential to global food security, but ensuring that there is enough for everyone requires a multi-faceted approach.

In response to the global malnutrition challenge, fortified wheat and maize flours are emerging as a vital solution. With over two billion people suffering from micronutrient deficiencies, fortification of staple foods is proving to be a cost-effective method to enhance public health.

In this article, we explore the findings of the 2023 Whole Grain Consumer Insights Survey, highlighting how increasing the variety and availability of whole grain products can significantly boost consumption.

The global milling industry is experiencing a new wave, driven by consumer demand for healthier, more diverse dietary options.

Modern flour mills are complex plants that operate with great efficiency at a very high technical level – ideally around the clock.

Digitalization and AI offer transformative potential for the milling industry, promising enhanced efficiency, optimisation of raw material usage, and greater innovation.

As the global demand for grain products continues to soar, the milling industry finds itself at a critical juncture.

The International TABADER Summit, focusing on critical developments, innovations, and production technologies in the milling industry, was held concurrently with IDMA Istanbul.

IDMA, the world’s largest exhibition for the milling machinery, grain, and pulses processing industry, welcomed over 10,000 professionals from 120 countries from May 2-4 in Istanbul.

In Brazil, the corn market faces challenges with a forecasted 16% decrease in production due to area reduction.

The wheat outlook for 2024 suggests a year marked by significant uncertainties, particularly concerning weather patterns, the global economic landscape, and geopolitical conflicts.

“Our forecast is for a gradual rise in global wheat prices through Q2/Q3 2024, with larger price upside limited by a continuous flow of Black Sea wheat, South American corn, and the upcoming northern hemisphere winter wheat harvest. As we head into 2025, however, prices are expected to strengthen.”