General Mills Expands Kernza Use in Cascadian Farm Cereals
Company quadruples use of the regenerative grain, supporting organic farmers and advancing sustainable agriculture
General Mills is accelerating the Kernza market for US organic farmers by quadrupling its use of the grain with the introduction of four Cascadian Farm cereals. Kernza, a grain that grows back each year without replanting, has unique roots that grow up to ten feet deep into the soil, helping to improve soil health, sequester carbon, enhance water quality and resilience and give wildlife a place to thrive.
Cascadian Farm, a pioneer in organic foods, is leading the charge by incorporating one percent Kernza into four of its top-selling flake cereals: Honey Oat Crunch, Honey Oat Crunch with Almonds, Raisin Bran and Hearty Morning Fiber.
General Mills has been researching Kernza since 2014 in partnership with The Land Institute and the University of Minnesota's Forever Green Initiative, and Cascadian Farm began incorporating Kernza into its products in 2019.
Cascadian Farm 1% Kernza Initiative cereals are currently available at Whole Foods and Sprouts.
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