2021

July 7, 2021
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New Whole Grain Regulations Promise to Transform the Whole Grain Landscape in Brazil

There are new regulations coming out of Brazil that are going to have a huge impact on the whole grain environment in Brazil.
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June 17, 2021
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Bread Made Simple - Results

There were failures, successes, lessons learned and wonderful whole wheat loaves consumed!
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June 2, 2021
Field of Wheat

An Inside Peek at One of the Country's First "Grain Schools"

To learn more about the Grain School, we caught up with Nanna Meyer, PhD, RD, CSSD, an associate professor at UCCS who helped get the program off the ground.
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May 19, 2021
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Leveraging Partnerships to Promote Whole Grains: An Interview with Rikke Iben Neess of the Danish Whole Grain Partnership

This month we caught up with Rikke Iben Neess, campaign leader for the Danish Whole Grain Partnership to learn more about the success they have had increasing whole grain intake among the Danish population.
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May 5, 2021
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Bread Made Simple

Bread’s four simple ingredients belie the complexity of processes that transform a glorified paste into a towering loaf. Bread is a tangled web of interactions and dependencies. If the complexity intimidates more than excites you, bread baking doesn’t have to be that way.
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April 21, 2021
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Grain Trends: Key Insights from our Product Database

How has the popularity of particular grains increased over the past several years? How has use and prevalence of the Whole Grain Stamp changed over time? Is the amount of whole grain in products increasing overall? Here’s a peek at what we found.
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April 7, 2021
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These Whole Grains are Never GMO

Contrary to popular belief, there are actually only a few food crops that are grown as GMOs, including just one grain. And it's not the one you might think!...
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March 18, 2021
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Mother Grains - expanding the flavors in your kitchen, just in time for Whole Grain Sampling Day!

The new cookbook Mother Grains, by Roxana Jullapat, is a beautiful ode to not only to the amazing flavors baking with whole grains can yield, but to the growing local grain economies that are increasing access to whole grains and whole grain flours.
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March 3, 2021
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Here’s What Happened When One European Nation Drastically Increased Whole Grains

Understanding that grains can feed more people when the nutritious bran and germ aren’t polished off, and when grains reach the mouths of people, rather than livestock, the Danish government responded to wartime food shortages by promoting a (mostly) vegetarian diet based around whole grains,...
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February 17, 2021
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Take Part in Our 2021 Whole Grain Sampling Day Celebration!

This year our annual Whole Grain Sampling Day has a whole new twist and we can’t wait to get you involved.
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February 5, 2021
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Protein Packed Whole Grains

Plant based diets continue to grow in popularity. Moving towards a more plant based diet means a partial or full departure from animal products which are a main source of protein for many. Never fear! By making the switch to whole grains, you can get a protein boost at each and every meal of the...
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January 20, 2021
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Perfectly Cook Whole Grains Every Single Time with These Foolproof Tips

Being a great cook often means working smarter, not harder. Today we’re reflecting on some of the best whole grain cooking strategies we’ve picked up over the years. With these tips and tricks up your sleeve, even the most reluctant of cooks can perfectly cook whole grains every single time.
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