On the occasion of the 30th anniversary for the publication of “Science and Technology of Cereals, oils and Foods”, the development and achievements in the field of grain processing of the Academy of National Food and Strategic Reserves Administration (Academy of NFSRA) in the past 30 years are recorded and summarized. Four content are described. Firstly, the development of grain processing field in China since the 1990’s was reviewed. Secondly, the important achievements and the contributions for promoting the development of this area from the Academy of NFSRA in the past 30 years were summarized. In terms of the policy suggestions, scientific and technological innovation and standard leading, Academy of NFSRA promoted the extension of Chinese grain processing chain from primary processing to food processing in the 1990s. During the 10th and 11th “Five Year Plan”, it supported the improvement of Chinese food supply security capacity. Since the 11th “Five Year Plan”, it has focused on the nutritional and healthy grain food processing field via the health grain food studies on miscellaneous grains and whole grains, which has strongly promoted the upgrading of Chinese grain processing industry. Thirdly, the challenges and opportunities of grain processing area in China in the new period were analyzed in the context of ensuring national food security and public nutrition and health. In addition, further outlook to the key points of work and mission of the Academy of NFSRA in grain processing field was discussed in response to the strategic layout of China. As the only national public institution for scientific research in the grain industry of China, the Academy of NFSRA will further strengthen the scientific and technological innovation, standard system construction, popularization and promotion in the area of whole grains. This may be beneficial to assist in the construction of Healthy China as well as food saving and loss reduction, and promote the high-quality development of the Chinese grain processing industry.