Press Releases
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Selected Press Releases and News Items
Items listed with dates are press releases.
Those without are former homepage NEWS items from our website.
Whole Grain Stamp Launched in UK
British Bakels becomes first company to use Stamp outside US and Canada
Successful Whole Grain Stamp Program Expands (February 5, 2008)
Canadian Stamp and Restaurant Menu Symbol Introduced
Sprouted Grains Recognized as Whole Grains
USDA / FSIS allows whole grain status for sprouted grains
11 Years of Whole Grain Health Claims
Evidence for oatmeal's health benefits continues to grow.
Whole Grains for the Holidays
Suggestions for enjoying more whole grains in December.
Whole Grains Momentum Surges (November 9, 2007 - a report on the "Just Ask" conference)
Consumers Respond Strongly to Increased Availability & Variety
Colonel Grain Wants You!
Details on our 2007 Whole Grains Challenge
"Whole Grains Challenge" National Winners Announced (September 4, 2007)
As part of Whole Grains Month celebration
Top 10 Whole Grain School Lunch Ideas (July 24, 2007)
Great story ideas, just in time for Back to School
"Just Ask for Whole Grains" (March 5, 2007)
Grassroots consumer campaign launches nationwide
1000 Products Bearing Stamp (January 31, 2007)
Our successful program passes a milestone.
"Packaging Innovation of the Year" (October 4, 2006)
The Stamp is honored for success as a consumer tool.
USDA Approves Expanded Stamp Use (August 21, 2006)
WG Stamp now OK on products containing meat & poultry.
Government Cracks Down on Junk Food (July 31, 2006)
More whole grains in store for schools.
Phase II Stamp Graphic Revealed (June 9, 2006)
Successful, familiar Stamp sports new wording.
Enhancements to WG Stamp Program (Apr. 19, 2006)
Grams give consumers more information for wiser choices.
Statement on FDA Whole Grains Guidance (Feb. 15, 2006)
WGC continues with Whole Grain Stamp program.
WG Consumption Increasing Steadily (Jan. 24, 2006)
Oldways and WGC develop new action plan on whole grains.
