Gluten-free oat supply chain

From Finnish fields to certified gluten-free oat ingredients

Expertise and technology behind our gluten-free oats

Oats are naturally gluten-free, but they can become contaminated by gluten-containing grains before arriving at the mill.

At Raisio, we source Finnish oats from trusted contract farmers and ensure their gluten-free quality through advanced processes at our oat mill. Our proprietary cleaning and separation processes remove other grains, while rigorous analysis verifies that the finished ingredients meet the gluten-free requirements. We continuously develop these processes to deliver reliable, consistent quality to food manufacturers.

Locally grown Finnish oats

We source our Finnish oats directly from trusted contract farmers, most of them within 100 kilometres of our mill. These close relationships give us knowledge of the oats’ origin and growing conditions, supporting a short, traceable supply chain.

Reliable supply through contract farming

Our network of contract farmers supports a reliable supply of Finnish oats, even in challenging market conditions. Working closely with our farmers helps us maintain high grain quality and suitability for food production.

We also support the development of farming practices through collaboration, training and financial incentives.

Ensuring gluten-free quality at our mill

From strict intake criteria to multiple cleaning stages and rigorous analysis, our mill’s processes ensure the gluten-free quality of our oat ingredients. Every finished batch is analysed and released only after it meets our gluten-free and quality requirements.

From Finnish fields to gluten-free oat ingredients

1. Oats from trusted contract farmers

We source Finnish oats directly from our contract farmers. These close relationships give us knowledge of the oats’ origin and growing conditions, supporting a short, traceable supply chain.

2. Strict checks on every incoming load

Every incoming oat load is classified and separated according to strict intake criteria, including the presence of other grains.

3. Multiple cleaning and separation stages

Mechanical and optical processes remove other grains and impurities through several stages, supporting gluten management throughout production.

4. Controlled milling and production

Our highly automated oat mill supports consistent product quality, food safety and traceability throughout processing.

5. Rigorous analysis and batch release

We carry out in-house gluten analysis throughout the process, supported by checkpoints and quarantine stages. Each finished batch is analysed and released only after it meets our gluten-free and quality requirements. We regularly compare our analytical results with those of an external accredited laboratory.

Continuous development at every stage

We continually evaluate and improve our processes, technologies and analytical methods to strengthen gluten management and maintain consistent quality.

SPECIALIZED FACTORIES

Our modern, highly automated facilities ensure consistent quality, high standards of product safety and traceability. Our newest plants are purpose-built for manufacturing plant-based ingredients and products. Advanced automation minimizes the risk of human error and supports reliable production and consistent quality for our customers.