The Whole Grains Council ran its fourth annual Whole Grains Challenge in October of 2010. This special annual awards program was developed to encourage all dining and foodservice outlets to offer at least one whole grain option every day during the month of October.

In addition to great free publicity and a listing on our Eating Away From Home page, winners in each category will receive a variety of whole grain foods to serve their customers, donated by the generous Members of the WGC. With the cost of ingredients and foods rising daily, who wouldn’t want cases and cases of free, delicious whole grain products!?

Great Whole Grain Prizes for 2010 Winners

Prizes vary category by category, as detailed below, but all category winners will receive a wonderful variety of whole grain prizes. Thanks to all our generous WGC Members for pledging their amazing whole grain products!

Category
Prizes

For all winners,
in all 10 categories

a 20lb case of Barilla Whole Grain spaghetti, rotini, or penne — winner’s choice! (Barilla Foodservice)
a 25lb bag of any product — winner’s choice! (Bob’s Red Mill)
a 50lb box of Honee Whole Grain Bread and Roll Mix (Caravan Ingredients -CSM)
a 20lb box of Ultragrain Pasta from JM Swank Company, made with ConAgra Mills Ultragrain Flour (ConAgra Mills)
a case of Dr. Kracker’s Seeded Spelt Snack Flats (Dr. Kracker)
a 12lb case of Black Barley, Colusari Red Rice & Whole Wheat Israeli Couscous (4 lbs each) (Indian Harvest Specialtifoods)
a case of Red River Original Hot Cereal (Red River -Smucker’s Natural Foods)

Quick Serve
everything listed as “for all winners” PLUS…
a case of Organic Wheat Crackers (Blue Star Farms -Partners Crackers)
a point-of-sale 12-pack of allergy-friendly, gluten-free oatmeal cookies (HomeFree)
a case of Minute Brown Rice (Minute Rice -Riviana)
a case of Nature’s American Go Nola granola for on-the-go, in two flavors — Vanilla Almond and Maple Pecan (Nature’s Hand)
a case of Gourmet Multigrain Granola (Partners Crackers)
a 10lb bag of Golden Bulgur, a brand-new product! (Sunnyland Mills)
a case of 7 Grain Cereal (Wheat Montana Farms & Bakery)
Family / Casual
everything listed as “for all winners” PLUS…
a case of Organic Wheat Crackers (Blue Star Farms -Partners Crackers)
a point-of-sale 12-pack of allergy-friendly, gluten-free oatmeal cookies (HomeFree)
six sample-sized boxes of different whole grain rices (Lotus Foods)
a case of Minute Brown Rice (Minute Rice -Riviana)
a case (twelve 16 oz packages) of Nature’s Hand Granola — winner’s choose from eight different varieties! (Nature’s Hand)
a case of Gourmet Multigrain Granola (Partners Crackers)
a 10lb bag of Golden Bulgur, a brand-new product! (Sunnyland Mills)
a case of 7 Grain Cereal (Wheat Montana Farms & Bakery)
Fine Dining
everything listed as “for all winners” PLUS…
a case of Organic Wheat Crackers (Blue Star Farms -Partners Crackers)
six sample-sized boxes of different whole grain rices (Lotus Foods)
a case (twelve 16 oz packages) of Nature’s Hand Granola — winner’s choose from eight different varieties! (Nature’s Hand)
a case of Gourmet Multigrain Granola (Partners Crackers)
a 10lb bag of Golden Bulgur, a brand-new product! (Sunnyland Mills)
a case of 7 Grain Cereal (Wheat Montana Farms & Bakery)
Lodging / Catering
everything listed as “for all winners” PLUS…
a case of Organic Wheat Crackers (Blue Star Farms -Partners Crackers)
a point-of-sale 12-pack of allergy-friendly, gluten-free oatmeal cookies (HomeFree)
six sample-sized boxes of different whole grain rices (Lotus Foods)
a case of Minute Brown Rice (Minute Rice -Riviana)
a case (twelve 16 oz packages) of Nature’s Hand Granola — winner’s choose from eight different varieties! (Nature’s Hand)
a case of Get Movi’n Honey Wheat Snack Crackers (Partners Crackers)
a case of Gourmet Multigrain Granola (Partners Crackers)
a 10lb bag of Golden Bulgur, a brand-new product! (Sunnyland Mills)
a case of 7 Grain Cereal (Wheat Montana Farms & Bakery)
a 50lb bag of Prairie Gold Whole Wheat Flour (Wheat Montana Farms & Bakery)
K-12 Public Schools

everything listed as “for all winners” PLUS…
a case of Strawberry Yogurt Simply Chex snack mix (General Mills)
a point-of-sale 12-pack of allergy-friendly, gluten-free oatmeal cookies (HomeFree)
six sample-sized boxes of different whole grain rices (Lotus Foods)
a case of Minute Brown Rice (Minute Rice -Riviana)
a case of Nature’s American Go Nola granola for on-the-go, in two flavors — Vanilla Almond and Maple Pecan (Nature’s Hand)
a case of Organic Chewy Granola bars (New England Natural Bakers)
a case of Get Movi’n Honey Wheat Snack Crackers (Partners Crackers)
a case of Pillsbury Apple Frudel warm breakfast strudel with apple filling (Pillsbury -General Mills)
a 50lb bag of Prairie Gold Whole Wheat Flour (Wheat Montana Farms & Bakery)

K-12 Private Schools

everything listed as “for all winners” PLUS…
a case of Organic Wheat Crackers (Blue Star Farms -Partners Crackers)
a point-of-sale 12-pack of allergy-friendly, gluten-free oatmeal cookies (HomeFree)
a case of Strawberry Yogurt Simply Chex snack mix (General Mills)
six sample-sized boxes of different whole grain rices (Lotus Foods)
a case of Minute Brown Rice (Minute Rice -Riviana)
a case of Nature’s American Go Nola granola for on-the-go, in two flavors — Vanilla Almond and Maple Pecan (Nature’s Hand)
a case of Organic Chewy Granola bars (New England Natural Bakers)
a case of Get Movi’n Honey Wheat Snack Crackers (Partners Crackers)
a case of Gourmet Multigrain Granola (Partners Crackers)
a case of Pillsbury Apple Frudel warm breakfast strudel with apple filling (Pillsbury -General Mills)
a 50lb bag of Prairie Gold Whole Wheat Flour (Wheat Montana Farms & Bakery)

College / University
everything listed as “for all winners” PLUS…
a case of Honey Nut Cheerios (General Mills)
a case of Whole Grain Variety Muffin Mix (Gold Medal -General Mills)
a case of Whole Grain Pancake Mix (Gold Medal -General Mills)
a point-of-sale 12-pack of allergy-friendly, gluten-free oatmeal cookies (HomeFree)
six sample-sized boxes of different whole grain rices (Lotus Foods)
a case of Minute Ready-To-Serve Brown Rice (Minute Rice -Riviana)
a case (twelve 16 oz packages) of Nature’s Hand Granola — winner’s choose from eight different varieties! (Nature’s Hand)
a case of Oats ‘n Honey Bulk Granola (Nature Valley -General Mills)
a case of Oats & Honey single-pack bars (Nature Valley -General Mills)
a case of Organic Chewy Granola bars (New England Natural Bakers)
a 25lb case of Organic Hemp & Flax Granola (New England Natural Bakers)
a case of Get Movi’n Honey Wheat Snack Crackers (Partners Crackers)
a 10lb bag of Golden Bulgur, a brand-new product! (Sunnyland Mills)
a 50lb bag of Prairie Gold Whole Wheat Flour (Wheat Montana Farms & Bakery)
Workplace
everything listed as “for all winners” PLUS…
a case of Organic Wheat Crackers (Blue Star Farms -Partners Crackers)
an assorted case of Cereal-in-a-Cup, “the Goodness Pack” (General Mills)
a point-of-sale 12-pack of allergy-friendly, gluten-free oatmeal cookies (HomeFree)
a case of Minute Ready-To-Serve Brown Rice (Minute Rice -Riviana)
a case of Minute Brown & Wild Rice (Minute Rice -Riviana)
a case (twelve 16 oz packages) of Nature’s Hand Granola — winner’s choose from eight different varieties! (Nature’s Hand)
a case of Oats ‘n Honey Bulk Granola (Nature Valley -General Mills)
a case of Soft Baked Bars (Nature Valley -General Mills)
a case of Oats & Honey single-pack bars (Nature Valley -General Mills)
a case of Gourmet Multigrain Granola (Partners Crackers)
a case of 7 Grain Cereal (Wheat Montana Farms & Bakery)
Healthcare                  
everything listed as “for all winners” PLUS…
a case of Organic Wheat Crackers (Blue Star Farms -Partners Crackers)
an assorted case of Cereal-in-a-Cup, “the Goodness Pack” (General Mills)
a point-of-sale 12-pack of allergy-friendly, gluten-free oatmeal cookies (HomeFree)
a case of Minute Brown Rice (Minute Rice -Riviana)
a case (twelve 16 oz packages) of Nature’s Hand Granola — winner’s choose from eight different varieties! (Nature’s Hand)
a case of Oats ‘n Honey Bulk Granola (Nature Valley -General Mills)
a case of Soft Baked Bars (Nature Valley -General Mills)
a case of Oats & Honey single-pack bars (Nature Valley -General Mills)
a case of Gourmet Multigrain Granola (Partners Crackers)
a case of 7 Grain Cereal (Wheat Montana Farms & Bakery)
Other
everything listed as “for all winners” PLUS…
a point-of-sale 12-pack of allergy-friendly, gluten-free oatmeal cookies (HomeFree)
a customized a case of either Nature’s American Go Nola or regular sized Nature’s Hand Granola — winner’s choice! (Nature’s Hand)
a case of 7 Grain Cereal (Wheat Montana Farms & Bakery)