Join the Whole Grains Council

Please join us, to support increased consumption of whole grains for better health. The Whole Grains Council will benefit your bottom line while it benefits consumers’ health. We're firm believers that companies can do well, by doing the right thing.

Why to Join: Many Benefits

Membership in the Whole Grains Council is open to all companies committed to increasing the availability of delicious whole grain choices. As a member of the Whole Grains Council, you will receive many benefits, including:

  • Use of the Whole Grain Stamp on qualifying products.

  • Access to scientific and medical information to help you understand and market whole grains

  • Visibility in scientific, culinary and media circles as a company committed to good health and high-quality products

  • Participation in WGC projects and programs

Review recent WGC accomplishments, to get an overview of the ways that members' dues contribute to the whole grains cause – and an idea of the specific projects you can be involved in from the day you join, including media opportunities and special marketing promotions.

How to Join

Annual membership dues are assessed on a sliding scale based on a company's size.

$1,000 /year... if your sales are up to $5 million
$1,500 /year... if your sales are $5 to $20 million
$3,000 /year... if your sales are $20 to $50 million
$6,000 /year... if your sales are $50 to $100 million
$7,500 /year... if your sales are $100 to $250 million
$9,000 /year... if your sales are over $250 million

Your dues include use of the Whole Grain Stamp on qualifying products. There are no additional per-package royalty fees associated with Stamp usage.

Click here to go to our online Company Membership form

If you're an individual and would like to show your support for whole grains, become a Friend of Whole Grains instead.

Up and Running in No Time

When you decide to join, the process can move very quickly!

  • You file an application.

  • We in turn send you a welcome email and invoice, usually the same day.

  • Once we receive your first year's membership dues, we can fully process your membership.

  • You are then eligible for all benefits of the WGC, including use of the Stamp or Menu Symbol on qualifying whole grains. If you're using the Whole Grain Stamp, count on about two weeks total from the time we receive your dues to the time you can begin using the Stamp on packaging.

For More Information

Joining the Whole Grains Council is quick and easy. Why wait another day to join? We look forward to working with you. If you have any questions or would like more information about membership in the Whole Grains Council, contact:

Cynthia Harriman
Whole Grains Council
(617) 896-4820
cynthia@oldwayspt.org