Sign Up For Whole Day For Whole Grain Matchmaking!

This year marks the return of in-person sampling for Whole Day for Whole Grain (March 29, 2023), and we're thrilled to be offering our matchmaking program once again. Sign up by December 15 for the opportunity to have your product sampled at grocery stores, universities, and more!

Sampling not in the cards this year? There are many other ways to get involved, from suggesting items to include on our 2023 Shopping List to joining us on social media. Sign up for sampling below, or reach out to Rebecca (Rebecca@oldwayspt.org) to start planning your involvement today!

Whole Grain Intake: What it Really Means for Public Health

In a new study, researchers classified foods as either “whole grain” or “not whole grain” based on different criteria. However, what the study failed to account for is that many foods today exist in a grey area, containing a mixture of whole and refined or enriched grains.

Learn more about our response to the study and see why The New York Times recommended the Whole Grain Stamp in this blog post and accompanying TikTok by our Director of Nutrition, Kelly LeBlanc, MLA, RD, LDN.

Thank You For Joining Us On International Whole Grain Day

Last month was the 4th annual International Whole Grain Day celebration. With an online seminar featuring speakers from diverse professional and academic backgrounds, as well as social media participation from around the globe, this year's IWGD was a rousing success!

For those who couldn't watch the webinar in real time, the webinar will be archived and made available at a later date. Thank you to everyone who joined in on the festivities!

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Promote Whole Grains This Holiday Baking Season

With holiday season in full swing, consumers are turning their minds toward baking, and the popularity of whole grain and specialty flours for home use continues to rise. We encourage you to connect with home-bakers by sharing our whole grain baking resources and recipes on social media!

And of course, don't forget to tag us @eatwholegrains on Twitter and Instagram so we can help amplify the call to enjoy more whole grains!

Whole Grain Resource of the Month: Ingredient Sourcing Lists

The Whole Grains Council offers four sourcing lists open only to members to help members, non-members, and consumers alike find the whole grains they need. The four lists are: Ingredient Sourcing, Restaurants/Foodservice, Co-Packing, and Online Retail/Mail Order. If you'd like your whole grains to be featured on any of these lists, click below for more information!

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Give the Gift of Travel this Holiday Season

From an adventurous excursion in the rain forests of Costa Rica to a cheese-filled journey to the Swiss Alps, there is an Oldways culinaria for everyone.

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