BEMIDJI, MINN. – Michael Holleman, director of culinary development for Indian Harvest, a producer and supplier of specialty grains, beans, legumes and blends for foodservice, will serve as chair of The Whole Grains Council’s (WGC) board of advisors for a two-year term beginning this month.
WGC, an initiative of Boston-based 501(c)3 educational nonprofit Oldways, has promoted whole grains for better health since 2003. The black-and-gold Whole Grain Stamp introduced by WGC in 2005 appears on more than 5,000 products on grocery shelves around the world.
As chair, Holleman, who has served as a member of the WGC board since May 2007 and an industry member of WGC since early 2005, will lead the board, with scientific and culinary advisors, in assisting WGC administrators and staff with several initiatives that include encouraging manufacturers to create delicious whole-grain products; helping consumers find whole-grain foods and understand their health benefits; and helping the media to write accurate, compelling stories about whole grains.
“We’re delighted to have Chef Mike’s leadership on our board of advisors,” says Sara Baer-Sinnott, president of Oldways and the Whole Grains Council. “Given the great strides of our initiative in recent years, the continued support of and partnership with Indian Harvest will help sustain and further our mission.”
For more information about The Whole Grains Council or Oldways, visit www.wholegrainscouncil.org or www.oldwayspt.org.
About Indian Harvest
Indian Harvest Specialtifoods, Inc., headquartered in northern Minnesota, is a foremost U.S. producer and procurer of some of the world’s most distinctive varieties of grains, beans and legumes for foodservice. The company’s dedication to discovering and promoting lesser-known, heirloom grains and seeds is deeprooted in its 32-year heritage of providing chef-driven menu inspiration and solutions to an evolving restaurant industry. For more information, visit www.indianharvest.com.
Source: Indian Harvest
