Sam Mills founded 1994 in Satu Mare, Romania, is a non-GMO and gluten free world leader. With a capacity of 160,000 metric tons (354 million pounds), Sam Mills operates the world's largest gluten free mill featuring the world's largest gluten free pasta plant with a capacity of 18,000 metric tons (40 million pounds). In addition to their gluten free commitment, Sam Mills is one of the world leaders in non-GMO crops with 60,000 Hectares (150,000 acres) under management. Consumers are increasingly focused on healthier food choices. Sam Mills is a world wide leader in this area. Not only are all their products non-GMO, products are free from all 14 major allergens (8 in the US). Because of their relentless focus on quality, they operate the most technologically advanced mill in the world and the second largest mill in Europe. This focus on quality and technological innovation has resulted in multiple third party certifications for quality ingredients, including the USDA Organic certification.