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AEGIC is investigating whether there is potential to expand the use of Australian Noodle Wheat (ANW) and APWN outside Japan, such as South East Asian noodles, breads, and steamed products.

All flour millers want their mills to be running at their best so that they get the most value from the wheat they use. Millers need...

Welcome to the AEGIC Insider newsletter, your source for insights and information from AEGIC’s recent work in Australia’s key grain...

It’s always a pleasure to visit customers of Australian wheat, such as Malaysia’s Massimo: The Italian Baker, a company that is...

Japanese flour millers know that the best wheat for udon is grown in Western Australia. For more than 30 years, Japan has exclusively imported noodle wheat from WA that has been bred especially for udon. WA supplies about 750,000t to Japan of a special noodle wheat blend valued at around $250 million.

Brewers, maltsters and government representatives in South and Central America showed strong interest in using more Australian malting barley during a recent mission to the region led by AEGIC’s Mary Raynes.

Chinese barley customers are equipped with the information they need to smoothly and quickly transition to using Australian barley once again, thanks to events presented in China by the Australian industry.

A potential new Australian Hard (Noodle) wheat subclass under investigation at AEGIC is edging closer to reality following noodle trials at major flour mills in Taiwan, Japan and Korea. With investment from the South Australian Grains Industry Trust (SAGIT) and the Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC), we are working with flour millers to test specific wheat types we have flagged as having potential for premium-quality noodles.

Welcome to the second AEGIC Insider newsletter. After our tour through Indonesia, we headed to Vietnam to engage with flour mills about Australian wheat quality for various food products.

After several years of limited travel, it’s fantastic to be back in person in Australia’s key markets. Engaging with customers face to face allows us to demonstrate hands on the specific benefits of Australian wheat and other grains. Importantly, it also gives customers the chance to give us feedback on any issues they may be having with Australian grain quality or supply.

WA growers with long memories will remember that, once upon a time, there was healthy demand for Australian soft wheat specifically to make cakes and biscuits. In recent years though, the amount of soft wheat grown in Australia has declined, and the United States has come to dominate the Asian soft wheat export market. Australian soft wheat is now mostly grown under contract to supply the domestic biscuit and cake market.

With its fast-growing economy and evolving consumer preferences, Indonesia is a vital market for Australian grains. Indonesia is on...

Dr Siem Siah - Project Leader The popularity of baked products, such as cookies and cakes, is growing across South East Asia and...

Australian wheat is highly valued for noodles across Asia. The Asian noodle market represents over one-third of Australia’s wheat...

Asian diets are changing amid strong economic growth and increasing wealth. More and more consumers are recognising the benefits and...

The Japanese udon noodle market is Australia’s most stable premium wheat market. Japanese noodle lovers know what they like when...

Asian flour millers prefer to buy Australian wheat for noodles because of its bright, stable colour and good texture. Thanks to a...

Increasing whole grain consumption represents a major opportunity and challenge for the food industry. Extensive evidence now shows...

Youtiao – a type of fried bread stick popular all across Asia – could represent an opportunity to get healthy Australian whole grain...

When it comes to whole grain products, Australian white wheat has clear advantages over the red wheat grown by our major competitors....

The Asian bread market is becoming increasingly lucrative as consumers look more towards convenience foods. North American wheat is...

AEGIC’s oat scientists were delighted to welcome Mr Xie Qingkui, founder of Seamild, for a tour and special oat noodle taste-test...

Western Australia and Japan are celebrating the 30-year anniversary of the udon noodle wheat segregation. This video celebrates the...

It is with great sadness we say goodbye to Sidi Huang. Sidi Huang was a highly-valued member of the Australian cereal chemistry...

AEGIC is helping buyers in Asia understand the benefits of clean, nutritious Australian grain for animal feed. Hasan owns a...

A new study will help enhance the health attributes of faba beans and increase value in the lucrative export industry. Delicious and...

The Japanese udon noodle market is Australia’s most stable premium wheat market. AEGIC’s regular Australian Wheat Technical Seminars...