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December 3, 2025
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New Survey Data Shows That Two Out of Five Consumers Value Local Grains

Our survey results are in: over 40% of consumers value grain products made with local grains and nearly 50% of consumers would be motivated to buy more local grains if they had the opportunity to taste them.
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November 19, 2025
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Whole Grain Hacks for Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is around the corner, which means millions of us are getting ready for the joy of sharing a meal with our families and loved ones. We’ve pulled together a few helpful hacks to work whole grains into your Thanksgiving dishes to enhance the dishes you know and love. ...
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November 12, 2025
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The Best Whole Grain Dishes for Meal Trains and Neighbors in Need

If you have more than you need, it’s best to build a longer table, not a bigger fence. In the spirit of giving, we're sharing the best whole grain meals for meal trains -- travel-friendly whole grain dishes that nourish the body and the soul...
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October 22, 2025
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An Interview with Feeding Tampa Bay, Recipient of Our Whole Grains Month Donations

We spoke with Shannon Hannon Oliviero, Feeding Tampa Bay's Director of Public Affairs, about how the organization is redefining what it means to feed a community by pairing nutrition and dignity with compassion and connection. ...
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October 15, 2025
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Survey shows consumers increasingly choose whole grains for their great taste

This year, 43% of consumers said taste is a reason they choose whole grains—up from 39% in 2023—indicating that positive perceptions of flavor are gaining ground.
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September 24, 2025
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Touring the Brooklyn Granary & Mill

For Whole Grains Month, we took a field trip to Gowanus, Brooklyn to visit the Brooklyn Granary & Mill. Opened in early 2025, this flour mill and bakery hybrid is a love letter to the art of milling, driven by the passion of its founder, Patrick Shaw-Kitch. Read more to learn about our visit! ...
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September 10, 2025
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Celebrating Whole Grains: As Easy As 1-2-3

We've got all kinds of ideas for ways you can get in the whole grain spirit and party alongside us!...
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August 20, 2025
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Why Brown Rice Keeps Winning Over Consumers

Brown rice is one of the most popular whole grains, and new data shows that consumption is common across all income levels, generations, and backgrounds, demonstrating brown rice’s universal appeal.
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August 6, 2025
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Celebrating the history of rye with Dr. Laura Valli

Every year, we celebrate Rye in the month of August! This month, we sat down with rye expert and WGC Scientific Advisor, Dr. Laura Valli, to gain insight into this complex grain.
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July 23, 2025
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Front-of-Pack Labels and What They Mean for Whole Grain Foods

Policy makers around the world have developed a variety of systems and symbols to highlight at a glance some of the key nutritional attributes of a product to help consumers make healthier decisions when shopping. These systems tend to fall into two main categories.
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July 15, 2025
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When it's too hot to cook, whole grains are there

When you think about whole grains, do you think about summer? We sure do! While many whole grains have to be cooked before being eaten, that doesn’t mean they have to be eaten hot. Cold whole grains make a nutritious and refreshing choice on a hot summer day, without needing to hover over a stove...
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June 25, 2025
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Top Ten Takeaways from the 2025 International Whole Grain Summit

The quality of the results and the moments of clarity and insight offered by these discussions were both impressive and satisfying and our team walked away with great ideas about new areas of focus to keep pushing for increased whole grain intake in the work we do.
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