PHILLIPSBURG, KANSAS, US — Amber Wave on Oct. 27 launched production at its wheat protein facility using an investment from Summit Agricultural Group. The company said this wheat protein facility will be the largest in North America and features “the latest technology available from best-in-class partners in milling, wheat protein extraction and renewable biofuels.”

The facility includes a fully automated 27,500-centum Sangati Berga mill, automation technology and air handling systems from Kice Industries, gluten extraction and drying equipment from Flottweg and VetterTec, and packaging equipment from Premier Tech.

“Installing best-in-class processing equipment from our partner providers was at the forefront of our project.” said Steve Adams, chief operating officer of Amber Wave. “Utilizing world-class automation, superior equipment, and an exceptionally trained workforce, we will produce a high-quality domestic wheat protein ingredient. Safety, quality and sustainability were key areas of focus as we progressed through the project phase.”

Amber Wave is now producing AmberPro Vital Wheat Gluten, a domestic source of gluten for commercial bakeries, food ingredient plants, alternative meat manufacturers, pet food processors and specialty feed companies.

With is corporate office in Ames, Iowa, US, Amber Wave said it strives to be a leader in wheat protein and advanced biofuels production. Amber Wave is a portfolio company of Summit Ag Investors, the investment management arm of Summit Agricultural Group. Alden, Iowa, US-based Summit Agricultural Group is a diversified agribusiness operator and investment manager with operations in the United States and Brazil.

Story by: Zachary Sosland
Source: world-grain.com