Exhibiting at Thaifex - Anuga Asia 2025

Blue Lake Milling Pty Ltd is a premier Australian cereal and grain processing company specializing in the milling and manufacturing of high-quality oat and grain-based ingredients. With its headquarters in Bordertown, South Australia, Blue Lake Milling has over 40 years of operational excellence, serving domestic and international food and health sectors with customized and certified wholegrain solutions. The company has earned a reputation for precision, sustainability, and food safety, becoming a trusted supplier in the global cereals industry.

Company Overview

Established in 1975, Blue Lake Milling has grown from a small regional oat miller into a fully integrated processor with multi-site production capabilities and vertically integrated supply chains. The company is currently led by Taso Kourou and operates under a quality-first philosophy that drives innovation, efficiency, and customer satisfaction. Their key facilities are located in Bordertown (SA) and Darlington Point (NSW).

Product Portfolio

Blue Lake Milling produces a broad range of cereal products tailored to industrial food processors, health food brands, and private label clients.

1. Oat-Based Ingredients

• Rolled Oats: Traditional and quick cooking formats, ideal for breakfast cereals and baking.
• Quick Oats & Instant Oats: Finely milled for convenient, fast-prep meals.
• Oat Bran: High in soluble fiber, suitable for digestive health-focused formulations.
• Oat Flour: Used in gluten-free and health-oriented baking.

2. Grain Flakes

• Barley Flakes
• Rye Flakes
• Triticale Flakes
• Spelt Flakes

These products serve the functional food and muesli mix sectors and are valued for their nutrient retention.

3. Flours and Meals

• Barley Flour, Rye Flour, Spelt Flour: Milled to specification, used in baked goods and multigrain products.
• Wheat-based Meals: Specialty blends for nutritional and texture enhancement.

4. Organic Range

• Certified organic oats and grains, ensuring clean-label compliance for natural food markets.

5. Private Label & Bulk Services

• Offers custom formulation, blending, and packaging solutions.
• Services include retail-ready formats, bulk bags, and export-oriented packaging.

Capabilities and Facilities

• Annual Processing Capacity: Over 70,000 metric tons of grains across all facilities.
• Infrastructure: State-of-the-art optical sorting, steam stabilizing, flaking, and blending lines.
• Quality Assurance: Equipped with in-house labs, traceability systems, and metal detection lines.
• Sourcing: Primarily from South Australian grain belts, ensuring low food miles and high nutrient consistency.

Certifications and Compliance

Blue Lake Milling upholds industry-leading food safety and compliance standards:

• HACCP Certified
• ISO 22000 Food Safety Management System
• BRCGS Global Food Safety Standard
• NASAA Certified Organic
• Non-GMO and Gluten-Free Capabilities (depending on the production line)

All processes are benchmarked to ensure compliance with Australian and export market regulatory requirements.

Market Reach and Export Profile

The company services a wide client base across:

• Australia and New Zealand
• Asia-Pacific (notably Japan, South Korea, Singapore)
• Europe and Middle East
• North America

Their oat products are supplied to multinational cereal brands, retailers, private label suppliers, and nutrition-focused SMEs.

Sustainability and Community Impact

• Utilizes low-emission energy sources in key facilities.
• Active in local agricultural development through supplier training programs.
• Supports community initiatives and regional employment.

Strategic Goals and Innovations

• Expanding value-added oat-based solutions (e.g., oat protein, oat milk base).
• Investment in automation and smart sorting for enhanced food safety and precision.
• Exploring plant-based innovation partnerships to develop future-forward food ingredients.

Key Achievements

• Recognized as one of Australia’s top three oat processors by volume.
• Consistent supplier to top-tier FMCG brands in Australia and export markets.
• Successful rollout of custom retail-ready packaging solutions in Southeast Asia since 2022.

Blue Lake Milling continues to lead as a reliable and forward-thinking ingredient manufacturer, trusted by food companies for quality, consistency, and innovation. Through its robust supply chain, advanced processing, and customer-centric services, the company sustains a strong competitive position in the global wholegrain and health food segment.