Join the Whole Grains Council
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del.icio.usPlease join us, to support increased consumption of whole grains for better health. The Whole Grains Council will benefit your bottom line while it benefits consumers’ health. We're firm believers that companies and restaurants can do well, by doing the right thing.
Why to Join: Many Benefits
Membership in the Whole Grains Council is open to all those committed to increasing the availability of delicious whole grain choices. As a member of the Whole Grains Council, you will receive many benefits, including:
| For Companies... | For Restaurants and Foodservice... |
| Use of the Whole Grain Stamp on qualifying products. | Use of the Whole Grain Menu Symbol on qualifying dishes. |
| Access to scientific and medical information to help you understand and market whole grains | Access to whole grain products and ingredients, and the expertise of our culinary advisors |
| Visibility in scientific, culinary and media circles as a company committed to good health and high-quality products | Listing on our website, where diners and the media can learn that you serve food that's both healthy and delicious |
| Participation in WGC projects and programs | Participation in WGC projects and program |
Review our recent accomplishments, to get an overview of the ways that members' dues contribute to the whole grains cause – and an idea of the specific projects you can be involved in from the day you join, including media opportunities and special marketing promotions.
How to Join: for Companies
Annual membership dues are assessed on a sliding scale based on a company's annual sales.
| Company's Annual Sales | Annual WGC Dues |
| Sales up to $20 million | $1,500 per year |
| Sales of $20 million to $50 million | $3,000 per year |
| Sales of $50 million to $100 million | $6,000 per year |
| Sales in excess of $100 million | $7,500 per year |
Once members have joined the Council, they can take advantage of all benefits and services of the WGC. There are no additional per-package royalty fees associated with Stamp usage.
Click here to go to our online Company Membership form.
How to Join: for Restaurants and Foodservice Operations
Restaurant Memberships are open to any food outlet that always offers at least one whole grain option on the menu or in the bread basket. Annual membership dues are assessed on a sliding scale based on a restaurant's number of locations.
| Number of Locations | Annual WGC Dues |
| K-12 schools | FREE |
| 1 location | $200 |
| 2 to 4 locations | $350 |
| 5 to 49 locations | $750 |
| 50 to 499 locations | $1,500 |
| 500 to 4,999 locations | $3,000 |
| 5,000 to 9,999 locations | $6,000 |
| 10,000 or more locations | $7,500 |
Click here to download a Restaurant Membership application (156K PDF).
Company or Restaurant: What's the difference?
If you're a food manufacturer with retail products a Company Membership is right for you. If you're an independent restaurant with just a few locations – or even one – a Restaurant Membership is absolutely the way to go.
For larger chains with national visibility and standardized products, talk to us and we'll advise you which choice is the best fit with your marketing strategy. Only Company Members may use the Whole Grain Stamp, so a Company Membership is the right choice if you want the full recognition value of the Whole Grain Stamp, and if you want a symbol you can use on packaging that goes out the door.
Up and Running in No Time
When you decide to join, the process can move very quickly!
You file an application.
We in turn send you a welcome email and invoice, usually the same day.
Once we receive your first year's membership dues, we can fully process your membership.
You are then eligible for all benefits of the WGC, including use of the Stamp or Menu Symbol on qualifying whole grains.
For More Information
Joining the Whole Grains Council is quick and easy. Why wait another day to join? We look forward to working with you. If you have any questions or would like more information about membership in the Whole Grains Council, contact:
Cynthia Harriman
Director of Food & Nutrition Strategies
Oldways and the Whole Grains Council
(617) 896-4820
cynthia@oldwayspt.org
