Keeping an Eye on FDA Draft Guidance, plus conferences, seminars, and tips

Keeping an Eye on FDA Guidance

Like many of you, the WGC is keeping a close eye on the FDA's new draft guidance on dietary guidance statements in food labeling. We met with contacts at the FDA earlier this week to gather more information, and will be submitting comments outlining our concerns during the open comment period.

We will follow up soon with more details about our official comments. We are currently exploring all possible options and outcomes as we work to make sure our members will be able to continue using the Whole Grain Stamp on all their approved products. If you have specific questions or concerns, please reach out to Caroline and Kelly.

In the meantime, we invite you to join us in submitting comments on this draft guidance during the open comment period, which ends on June 26th, 2023.

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The focus of this year’s conference is on ancient grain production, expanding uses and the value chain. This year’s conference will take place at the Oliver Kelley Farm in Elk River, MN on July 25th. There will be a number of presentations, hands-on demonstrations, and networking opportunities to explore what ancient grains can do.

Participants will have the opportunity to take part in hands-on baking demonstrations, watch a stone milling demonstration, view agronomy plots, and even take a tour of the Oliver Kelley Farm.

For more information about the conference and to register, please click here.

2023 is the UN International Year of Millets, and the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Rutgers University, and the North American Millets Alliance are hosting a conference to celebrate.

The conference will be held Tuesday, Aug.1, through Thursday, Aug. 3, at the Gering Civic Center in Gering, Nebraska, USA, and the theme will be "Promoting Millets through interdisciplinary research: new varieties and new markets for a better tomorrow! Click below to learn more or register.

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Feature Your Whole Grain Success Stories

The WGC frequently receives requests from journalists for quotes on whole grains, and we would love to promote your products!

Journalists LOVE statistics for their stories. Please consider sharing information on your whole grain successes if it furthers your marketing goals, especially if you can include industry data such as AC Nielsen, SPINS, InfoScan, etc.

Simply email them to us, and we'll include them any time we're contacted for a relevant quote.

Tip of the Month: Stamp Types Across Countries

Did you know that your products may be eligible to use different Stamp types in different countries? International whole grain labeling regulations vary from country to country, and registering the same product for sale in multiple countries can be tricky. If your products are available in more than one country, reach out to Rebecca to learn more about international labeling regulations and how you can ensure your products are using the highest possible Stamp type in each country.

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Adventures in Thailand Await

Glittering temples, bustling markets, & a rich and complex, plant-based cuisine—Thailand is a must-visit destination!

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