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Food and beverage companies, ingredient makers, millers, and distributors play a vital role in moving perennial grain crops from the farm to the public imagination to kitchen pantries around the world. Kernza is currently in small-scale commercialization in the United States and is making its way through the food regulatory process in the European Union.
At The Land Institute, we’re not only cultivating the future of farming; we’re building a movement. From ingredient and application guidelines to marketing materials, we’re working hard to ensure producers across the food system can reap—and amplify—the rewards of perennial agriculture. Together, we can lay the foundation for market success, profitability, and better options for an ever-growing community of eaters.
While Kernza® (in the US) and perennial rice (in China, Southeast Asia, and Africa) are the only two perennial grains in early commercialization, we anticipate more grains will move off of research stations and onto farms in the coming 5-10 years. Promising candidates include perennial Baki™ bean, perennial wheat, and perennial sorghum.
Kernza perennial grain gives food and beverage companies the opportunity to support farmers that produce a perennial crop that reduces fertilizer pollution in rivers and groundwater, sequesters carbon, and builds climate resilience. Kernza’s unique flavor profile allows companies to differentiate their product offerings for their customers while enhancing their commitment to sustainability.
“Kernza is a blend of science and art, which acts as a different color to use on our pallet for brewing.”
“When you open up the bag of Minnesota Kernza flour it’s so fresh. It smells like you’re in the field.” — Quote from Meet the Minnesota Makers article
“The smell coming out of the oven is incredible, like cinnamon with deep flavors of honey.” — Quote from Edible Madison article
Engage with your customers on the significance of Kernza perennial grain and its benefits in food and beverage, agriculture, and sustainability.
