Hovis

High school (ages 12+)
Food & Cooking

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/hovis

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. How heavy is Hovis?1886
2. What is the founding miller?Richard 'Stoney' Smith
3. What is the location of original mill?Stone, Staffordshire, England
4. Who started Hovis?A clever miller named Richard "Stoney" Smith began Hovis in a small mill in Stone, Staffordshire, by using wholemeal flour with wheatgerm.
5. Why does Hovis use wheatgerm?Wheatgerm adds a nutty flavor and extra vitamins, minerals, and healthy fats, giving Hovis a richer taste and better nutrition.

Wheatgerm: The nutrient-rich embryo of the wheat kernel, central to Hovis's distinctive flavor and nutritional profile.
Wholemeal Flour: Flour made from the entire wheat kernel, including the bran, germ, and endosperm, offering higher fiber and nutrient content.
Corporate Conglomerate: A large company formed by the merger of several smaller companies, often operating in diverse industries.
Private Equity Firm: An investment firm that pools money to invest in companies, often aiming to improve their performance and sell them later for a profit.