USDA To Allow More Grains Back Into School Meals
U.S. Grain Industry Applauds Decision Washington, D.C., December 19 — The grain industry applauds the U. S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) decision to suspend daily and weekly maximum quantities placed on grains, meats, and meat alternatives for the school year 2012-2013, saying the action is positive for both school foodservice operators and school communities, as […]
The Grain Foods Foundation and Chef Bryan Voltaggio Celebrate November as National Bread Month
Recent survey shows the sandwich is still an American favorite after 250 years NOVEMBER 8, 2012 – Washington, D.C. – A recent survey commissioned by the Grain Foods Foundation and conducted online by Harris Interactive® indicates that more than a third (41%) of American adults eat sandwiches up to six times a week, and more […]
Mia Hamm’s Tips
Keeping energy levels balanced throughout the day is critical to maintaining a healthy weight and leading an active lifestyle…and who better to share her tips than soccer star and mom of three, Mia Hamm! Mia shares her secrets for including bread and other grain foods in her diet, which are among the best sources of […]
Soccer Star and Mom Mia Hamm Encourages Americans to Include Energy-Boosting Grains as Part of a Healthy Diet
Carbohydrates Provide Lasting Energy and Play a Critical Role in Maintaining a Healthy Weight APRIL 10, 2012 – RIDGWAY, Colo. – According to a recent International Food Information Council Foundation study, fifty-six percent of Americans have made dietary changes in the past six months with the intent to improve their physical health or to lose […]
Grain Foods Foundation Joins Spina Bifida Association in Stressing the Importance of Folic Acid in Birth Defects Prevention
January 9, 2012 – Ridgway, CO – This January, as part of National Birth Defects Prevention Month, the Grain Foods Foundation has partnered with the Spina Bifida Association to remind all women of childbearing age of the important role folic acid plays in preventing neural tube birth defects. Daily consumption of the B vitamin folic […]
Allen Shiver Elected Baker Co-Chairman of Grain Foods Foundation
Breck Barton Continues as Miller Co-chairman July 29, 2011 – RIDGWAY, Colo. – Allen Shiver, president of Flowers Foods, Thomasville, Ga., has been elected baker co-chairman of the Grain Foods Foundation. Mr. Shiver has served on the board of trustees since 2007 and was previously chair of the marketing committee. “Allen has played an integral […]
Grain Foods Foundation and Teri Hatcher Launch the Bread Art Project to Benefit Share Our Strength®
Consumers Urged to Help Nourish Children in Need – One Slice of Bread at a Time APRIL 11, 2011 – RIDGWAY, Colo. – Nearly 17 million children in America – almost one in four – struggle with hunger. To help provide hungry children in the United States access to the nutritious meals they need to […]
Our Perspective on the 2010 Dietary Guidelines
The Grain Foods Foundation applauds the 2010 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee members for their scrutiny of the research which continues to show the importance of both whole and enriched grains in a healthful diet. We agree fully with the committee’s emphasis on the importance of calorie balance and physical activity. Likewise, encouraging Americans to choose […]
Grain Foods Foundation Joins the March of Dimes During National Birth Defects Prevention Month
Grain Foods Foundation Promote the Importance of Folic Acid in Birth Defects Prevention January 3, 2011 – WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. – This January, as part of National Birth Defects Prevention Month, the Grain Foods Foundation has partnered with the March of Dimes to remind all women of child-bearing age of the important role folic acid […]
Grain Foods Foundation Adds To Scientific Advisory Board
Shelley Case, RD Joins to Provide Celiac and Gluten-free Expertise RIDGWAY, CO (November 29, 2010) — Shelley Case, RD has joined the Grain Foods Foundation’s scientific advisory board, a group of leading nutrition and medical experts who oversee the scientific accuracy of the Foundation’s programs and promotions. Case is a registered dietitian specializing in celiac […]