Grainwell produces high-quality puffed products for food companies seeking delectable, healthful, innovative, and clean-label grain and legume inclusions for their on-trend product development initiatives and ingredient label optimization projects. All Grainwell products are expertly puffed to capture their purest essence.
Based in Dyersville, Iowa, Grainwell started as an importer of puffed ancient grains from Europe before quickly pivoting to becoming North America’s premier producer of both ancient and traditional puffed grains. Today, in the company’s new state-of-the-art production facility, Grainwell offers a diverse selection of tailored puffed grain products. Our puffed products are made from ethically sourced, non-GMO crops, each grain is a testament to our commitment to ethical sourcing and sustainable practices.
Grainwell Puffed Grains is a dba of Ancient Brands Milling which has been a manufacturer of quality puffed grains in Dyersville, IA since September 2020. Production that originally began in a modest 20k sf facility transitioned to the current 105k sf state-of-the-art facility in November 2023, enabling expanded capacity, enhanced technology, and the ability to produce a broader spectrum of high-quality grains tailored to our customers’ specifications.
Grainwell offers just one thing: pure, puffed whole grains. No extras. No additives. No preservatives. just the natural goodness of perfectly puffed products. Our puffed grains are whole-grain, non-GMO, all-natural, organic if desired, and gluten-free certified upon request, ensuring every bite is as nutritious as it is natural.
Wholesome ingredients are only the beginning. The unique Grainwell process uses the natural moisture of the fresh grains in a controlled atmosphere to produce perfectly puffed and consistent grain products. Find out why the Grainwell process creates superior component products.



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Sustainability is at the heart of the Grainwell process. Our perfectly puffed grains are created in an environment that uses less energy, conserves water, and reduces waste to foster a healthier environment and a sustainable future.
By focusing on eco-friendly agriculture, we aim to make a meaningful impact on environmental sustainability and ensure a better future.
It all begins with listening and active engagement. Creating consistent quality products tuned to the exact needs of a product requires collaboration. Our R&D, operations, and engineering teams work with your teams to design, perfect, commercialize and produce grain components that meet or exceed our customers’ quality and consistency specifications.
Grainwell goes beyond supplying products; we collaborate with our customers. Our team works hand-in-hand with you to create customized puffed products tailored to your requirements.
The North American market is re-discovering ancient and traditional puffed grains – and they LOVE them.
With growing consumer interest in health and sustainability, our all-natural puffed products align with market trends and can enhance the appeal of new on-trend food products.
“I saw a real commitment to food safety and quality in every production employee I spoke with. That kind of consistency is rare.”
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