Wheat is the most important cereal

Its cultivation dates back to the time when humans first attempted to produce food, about 10,000 years ago.
Greece is a country with a long tradition in the cultivation of durum wheat, as evidenced by the carbonised seeds of the Neolithic settlements of Dimini and Sesklo in Volos. 

Acknowledging the importance of bread, ancient Greeks treated it and worshipped it as a divine gift. Ancient Egypt is considered the breadbasket of the world, and there is evidence that the first bread was made there. In the 5th century BC, and because of the trade between Greece and Egypt, wheat cultivation started in our country, while Greece at the time of Pericles was also the largest importer of cereals in the ancient world. Bread in Ancient Greece played a prominent role in both human diet and religion. 

Sowing began in Autumn. When it was finished, the farmer would go over the field with a harrow - a wooden tool to make harvesting easier.
Harvesting took place in June. In July, threshers threw the wheat ears over the entire surface of the threshing floor and the rather time-consuming process of winnowing followed. 
The final stage was the transport of the grain to houses, from where they were taken to the Mill to be ground and made into flour. 

Today, the production of flour has changed. It is a complex process with many different steps. It begins with the careful selection of the grain of wheat or other cereals to be milled and continues with ultra-modern milling methods, always following the strictest quality controls to ensure the safety and quality of the flour.

A number of different types of flour can be produced, depending on both the grain itself and the process followed for milling.