The Grain Chain is a farm to fork coalition of stakeholders in the U.S. grain industry sector.
Celebrating the power of grains.
The American Bakers Association (ABA) is the Washington D.C.-based voice of the wholesale baking industry. Since 1897, ABA has worked to increase protection from costly government actions, build the talent pool of skilled workers with specialized training programs, and forge industry alignment by establishing a more receptive environment to grow the baking industry. ABA's Membership has grown to represent more than 300 companies with a combined 1000+ facilities.
For more than 100 years, AIB International has partnered with our clients to bring the enjoyment of safe, high-quality food to consumers everywhere. Through customized Training, Inspections & Consulting, Regulatory assistance and Certification services, our global team of food safety and quality professionals has grown to service more than 120 countries and is committed to helping food and beverage supply chain companies to apply the highest standards of integrity.
A global, nonprofit association of more than 1,600 scientists and food industry professionals working to advance the understanding and knowledge of cereal and grain science and its product development applications through research, leadership, education, superior technical services, and advocacy.
Formed in 2004, Grain Foods Foundation (GFF) is a research provider for the Grain Chain. GFF is a group of thought leaders and advocates for ALL grain foods and believes everybody needs grain food to enjoy a happy and healthy life. GFF offers research-based information and resources to members, partners, influencers, policymakers and consumers through a comprehensive communications campaign, conferences, webinars, research tools, social media and more. GFF is committed to bringing fact-based information and common sense to the consumer.
The Independent Bakers Association is a Washington, DC based national trade association of over 200 family-owned wholesale bakeries and allied industry trades. The Association was founded in 1968 to protect the interests of independent wholesale bakers. IBA supports market-oriented agricultural commodity programs and advocates for reducing the burden on manufacturers caused by excessive regulation.
The National Wheat Foundation was established by the industry to serve as the national center for wheat research, education and outreach. The Foundation works to advance the wheat industry through strategic research, education and outreach collaborations, guided by core values of grower centeredness, integrity, honesty and trustworthiness.
The Foundation is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization incorporated and headquartered in Washington, D.C. governed by a nine-member Board of Directors, overseen by Chandler Goule, Executive Director and managed by Anne Osborne, project manager, who is assisted by the staff of the National Association of Wheat Growers, the Foundation’s sole member.
NPA is the leading trade association for the U.S. pasta industry. The association provides leadership to the industry on public policy issues, serving as its voice in Washington, D.C. NPA also forges alliances with key organizations, monitors and addresses technical issues and conducts nutrition and food safety research on behalf of the U.S. pasta industry.
NAWG is the primary policy representative in Washington, D.C. for wheat growers, working to ensure a better future for America’s growers, the industry and the general public. NAWG works with a team of 20 state wheat grower organizations to benefit the wheat industry at the national levels. From their offices on Capitol Hill, NAWG’s staff members are in constant contact with state association representatives, NAWG grower leaders, Members of Congress, Congressional staff members, Administration officials and the public.
NAMA is the trade association of the wheat, corn, oat, and rye milling industries. Member companies operate mills in 38 states, Canada and Puerto Rico, representing more than 90 percent of total industry production capacity.
Retail Bakers of America is a baker’s business partner connecting buyers and sellers to build profitable bakeries. Together with members, RBA creates industry-specific training programs and develops small business programs. RBA fosters the community of retail bakeries providing a forum for exchange of industry and business information, as well as networking, learning opportunities and mentoring among bakers, future and existing. RBA also creates industry standards through professional certification, industry research and school programs.
Membership of the Wheat Foods Council includes state wheat commissions and associations,
millers, bakers, life science companies and others in the wheat value chain. WFC develops
sound educational and nutritional programs that target health, nutrition and fitness
professionals, opinion leaders, media, chefs and consumers. It is the one-stop source for
everything about wheat and wheat foods nutrition.
USA Rice Federation (USA Rice) is the global advocate for all segments of the U.S. rice industry. Our mission is to ensure the health and vitality of a unified U.S. rice industry by advocating on behalf of farmers, millers, merchants, and allied businesses.
Through USA Rice, the U.S. rice industry has strong representation to ensure its voice is heard when and where it counts.
Messaging toolkit
Welcome to the Grain Chain’s Toolkit for messaging and responding to the 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans. We hope inside these pages, you will find infographics, messages, and several additional elements that will make your work on social media turnkey, when the Guidelines are published. We offer each of these assets as tools for your use – but we understand that use of these must fit with the strategy, tone, and cadence of your organization’s editorial calendar. We welcome the magnification of the messages that will come as these graphics and messages are used in each organization’s unique context.