Press Releases

Below is a selection of recent press releases and news items. If you would like to be included on our media list to receive press releases from the Whole Grains Council, please contact Kara Berrini (617-896-4880).

Selected Press Releases and News Items

2009 Whole Grains Challenge Winners Announced (November 19, 2009)
Third annual competition awards whole grain efforts of restaurants, schools.

Whole Grain Stamp Approach Praised by IOM (October 2,8 2009)
Institute of Medicine urges FDA to require whole grain labeling.

Winners Announced for "I Love My Whole Grains" contest (October 20, 2009)
Top winner receives services of a personal chef in her home.

Whole Grain Stamp Milestone: 3000 Products (October 6, 2009)
Stamp now in many languages and in 14 countries.

Win the Services of a Personal Chef (August 20, 2009)
"I Love My Whole Grains" contest celebrates Whole Grains Month in September

Are Consumers Making Half Their Grains Whole? (April 24, 2009) 204K PDF
WGC's Innovative Programs Measure and Nudge Progress

WGC Submits Comments to Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee (April 16, 2009) 340K PDF
Suggestions for strengthening the call for whole grains in the 2010 Dietary Guidelines

Foodservice Contest and Food Drive Guarantee WG Access to Millions (Nov. 12, 2008)
Whole Grains Challenge winners announced; 129.9 tons of whole grains donated.

7 Tons of Whole Grains Donated to Worthy Causes (August 27, 2008)
"Giveaway" and other programs celebrate Whole Grains Month in September

FDA Expands Whole Grain Health Claim
Brown rice officially recognized for its long-standing health benefits.

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.