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The fire inside
We all have a fire inside us - a passion and purpose that powers our everyday.
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100% Wholegrain
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Helps lower cholesterol for a healthy heart
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Sustainabily grown british oats
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Donating millions of bowls to school breakfast clubs
Our story
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The Quaker Oats company was founded in 1877 by Henry Parsons Crowell who's fire inside was driven by a desire to set the foundations for a better future.
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This desire continues to fuel our fire to this day as we nurture the hearty & nourishing goodness of our oats, feed the potential of future generations and sustainably grow our oats.
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Sustainably grown british oats
Our Traditional and Oat So Simple oats are grown on British farms, keeping 'food miles' down to a minimum. Our growers are passionate about sustainability so we've partnered with sustainable farming charity LEAF.
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Heart Health
Quaker Oats are a source of Beta-Glucan - a soluble fibe that helps lower cholesterol for a healthy heart.
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Feeding the future
Since 2009 we've partnered with the charity Magic Breakfast to donate millions of bowls of Quaker to school children who need them.