The Grain Chain programme is a collaboration of the Home-Grown Cereals Authority (HGCA), Federation of Bakers (FoB) and Flour Advisory Bureau (FAB). It is the successor to the Flour and Grain Education Programme which was launched in 2002.
HGCA
HGCA is a levy-funded organisation focused on supporting growers, traders and cereal processors by improving the production and marketing of UK cereals and oilseeds.
HGCA provides market information, supports research and development, helps develop the export market for UK cereals and provides independent information about the role of cereals and oilseeds in a healthy, balanced diet.
The Federation of Bakers
The Federation of Bakers represents the interests of the companies baking sliced and wrapped bread, bakery snacks and other bread products. It is a £3 billion industry at retail sales value employing 20,000 people supplying 80% of the nation's bread. It has eight company members running 47 bakeries in the United Kingdom.
Flour Advisory Bureau
Since 1956, FAB has been providing information on all matters concerning flour and bread in the UK to the public, media, schools, health professionals, and the catering, retailing and baking trade.
FAB is also keen to encourage people to eat more bread as part of a healthy, balanced diet. From educational material to issue-led PR initiatives, the promotion of bread in all its variety, versatility, vitality and not least the nutritional value has always been a priority for FAB.
