First aggregate findings of Avena’s pulse and oat regenerative ag project with Field to Market Canada are to be presented at Avena’s Customer and Farmer Appreciation Day in Rowatt, SK, on Aug. 4. Field to Market Canada president Harvey Bradford talks about how his organization is working with Avena to assess and document environmental performance on the farm.
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Rod Lechner has been with Avena since 2008. As Head Miller of Avena Regina, he plays a key role in continually updating the plant and finding innovative ways to meet strict standards and ever-evolving customer needs. He recalls working side-by-side with the company’s founders to bring the dream of a certified gluten-free oat mill to life. As Avena prepares to open a second oat milling plant in nearby Rowatt, SK, Rod is ready to pivot as needed to keep Avena competitive in expanding global markets.
Read MoreOn the frontline at Avena’s Pulse milling facility is Silvia Sibrian, Administrative Assistant and Customer Care Representative. Silvia’s friendly, cheerful nature is appreciated by customers…
Read MoreThe Worldwide Commodity Market The worldwide pandemic that began in 2020 has had a dramatic global impact on consumer buying patterns, and lifestyles. While this…
Read MoreRegina, Sask., Feb. 22, 2021 – Avena’s Grower School went virtual for the first time, with updates on the Avena Purity Protocol program, a preliminary…
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As a key negotiator for grain procurement, Matt Speidel works closely with farmers and Avena’s Rowatt, Sask. processing team. Matt has been with Avena (and Best Cooking Pulses) for 17 years. We sat down with Matt to chat about his role at Avena and his perspective as the Grain Buyer and Operations Manager, Rowatt.
Read MoreSneha Nathani, Vice-President of Quality Assurance and Food Safety at Avena Foods, may be the newest member of the Avena Leadership team, but a rookie…
Read MoreRegina, Sask., Dec. 12, 2020 – A bit of cheer reached impoverished communities in at least a dozen different countries in the past months after…
Read MoreA big shout out to everyone at Avena Foods who shared their time and resources to generously collect and donate to the company’s annual Fall…
Read Moreby Mike Gallais, Director Procurement/GM Rowatt Growing crops was one of the few things that were not affected by the COVID-19 virus. Farmers went out,…
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