History of Grains and Seeds

Wheat biscuts

Jan 1, 1890

in 1890 the Kellog brothers invented 'wheat flakes.' which we now call 'weet-bix.' Obviously they are made out of wheat. They were not sold commercially until 1926.

Cates Grain& Seed

Jan 1, 1896

In Ashburton, Cantebury Cates Grain& Seeds was established in 1896 by the Friedland Bros.

Sold Weet-Bix

Jan 1, 1926

the Kellog brothers commercially sold their wheat biscuts, under the name 'Weet-Bix.'

Luisetti

Sep 5, 1932

Luisetti opened in Ashbuton, Canterbury.

Agrifax

Dec 7, 1987

Agrifax opened