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The Grain Foods Foundation (GFF) is the only organization devoted to promoting the consumption of grain-based foods. GFF is a joint venture of the baking, milling and allied trade industries. It is committed to nutrition education programming that is firmly rooted in sound science and engages with healthcare professionals, media, policymakers, consumers and investors alike.
GFF advocates for ALL grain foods and believe everybody needs grain food to enjoy a happy and healthy life.
Media Contact
Kary Laskin
Public Relations Director for the Grain Foods Foundation
gff@wildhive.com
Grain Foods Foundation Announces New Class of 2027 Trustees and Board Leadership Appointments
The new 2027 class of Grain Foods Foundation (GFF) trustees has been appointed. The new trustees, as well as the appointment of new GFF Board co-chairs and treasurer were announced by Erin Ball, Executive Director of GFF, following GFF’s Jan. 28, 2025, All-Investor and Feb. 4, 2025, Board of Trustees meetings. As GFF advances its strategic goals, these new board members will bring valuable perspectives from across the grain foods industry.
Study Finds Refined Corn Flour with Added Corn Bran Can Lower Cholesterol
The findings of the randomized crossover clinical trial, available online now and slated to appear in an upcoming issue of the Journal of Nutrition, reveal simply swapping in foods made from refined corn flour + corn bran can lower LDL cholesterol concentrations by anywhere from 5% – 13.3% in just four weeks.
Grain Foods Foundation Names Wild Hive as Marketing Communications Agency
Wild Hive to partner as AOR on GFF’s integrated marketing, public relations and social media initiatives Washington – June 5, 2024 — Grain Foods Foundation
Grain Foods Foundation Hires Stephanie Ludlum to Serve as Deputy Executive Director, Project Management
Ludlum to act as second-in-command for the Foundation. Washington, DC – January 11 — Grain Foods Foundation (GFF), an organization committed to advocating for grains
MyPlate National Strategic Partners Come Together to Launch New Resource to Help Americans Build a Better Sandwich
WASHINGTON, D.C. – January 10, 2024 – As MyPlate National Strategic Partners, the Grain Foods Foundation, Hass Avocado Board, National Association of State Departments of
GFF Elects New Trustees and Officers
(Washington, DC, February 1, 2023) The Grain Foods Foundation announced the election of the class of 2025 Trustees as well as co-chairs and officers on
The board of trustees of the Grain Foods Foundation has announced the promotion of Erin E. Ball as the foundation’s Executive Director
Ball will lead the group in its mission to serve the grain foods manufacturing, flour milling, and allied trades industries as the hub for science-based,
New Study Finds No Relationship Between High Intake of Refined Grain Foods and Risk of Cardiovascular Disease
A new study recently published Trends in Cardiovascular Medicine reveals that consuming high intakes of refined grain foods does not increase one’s risk of cardiovascular
New Analysis Finds No Correlation Between Intake of Refined Grains and Type 2 Diabetes
A commentary just published in Mayo Clinic Proceedings presents data showing no evidence linking refined grain consumption with risk of developing type 2 diabetes (T2D).