Wonder Kicks Off the Summer BBQ Season With More Options for Health Conscious Consumers

New Wonder(R) Made With Whole Grain White Hamburger and Hot Dog Buns Provide 'Good' Source of Whole Grains

America's favorite brand of white hamburger and hot dog buns -- is kicking off the 2007 summer BBQ season with more healthful options for consumers looking to add whole grains into their diets.

Wonder(R) Made With Whole Grain White Hamburger and Hot Dog Buns are the newest additions to Wonder's growing menu of whole grain bun and sliced bread options created specifically for people who love the taste and texture of white bread, but who want the benefits of whole grain nutrition. Available in stores across the country, Wonder Made With Whole Grain White Hamburger and Hot Dog Buns provide a:

  * Good source of whole grains per serving - 8 grams!
  * Good source of Calcium, Folic Acid and Vitamin D

"Wonder hamburger and hot dog buns have been a summer favorite for years and now we are pleased to offer more great tasting ways for people to add whole grains into their diets -- even at summer bbq's and picnics," said Stan Osman, Vice President of Marketing at Interstate Bakeries Corp. "With the excitement that followed last year's Wonder Wheat Hamburger and Hot Dog Bun introduction, the Wonder Whole Grain White Bun introduction is a natural addition to our already popular options for health conscious consumers."

Last spring, Wonder introduced Wonder Made With Whole Grain White Sandwich Buns, Wonder Wheat Hot Dog and Hamburger Buns, Wonder Stone Ground Wheat Sandwich Buns and new improved Wonder Classic Hot Dog and Hamburger Buns.

Wonder's line of whole grain and whole wheat offerings also include the following sliced bread options:

  * Wonder(R) Made With Whole Grain White -- Looks, feels and tastes like
    traditional Wonder, while providing an excellent source of calcium and
    folic acid, a good source of fiber and eight essential vitamins and
    minerals.  Just one sandwich using Wonder Made With Whole Grain White
    bread provides eight grams of whole grains, making it a good source.

  * Wonder(R) 100% Whole Grain for White Bread Fans -- 100% whole grain
    bread that has the taste and softness of regular white bread.  It is an
    excellent source of folic acid, a good source of fiber, calcium and nine
    essential vitamins and minerals. Just one sandwich provides 32 grams of
    whole grains, two-thirds of the recommended daily allowance.

  * Wonder(R) Made With Whole Grain Wheat -- A soft and mild tasting wheat
    bread that provides 16 grams of whole grains per serving, making it an
    excellent source of whole grains.

  * Wonder(R) Made With Whole Grain Honey Wheat -- Provides a soft and
    delicious wheat taste with a touch of sweet honey.  It is a good source
    of whole grain, providing 8 grams of whole grains per serving.

For more information on the new enhanced nutrition offerings from Wonder visit http://www.wonderbread.com/.

Interstate Bakeries Corporation is one of the nation's largest wholesale bakers and distributors of fresh baked bread and sweet goods, under various brand names, including Wonder, Hostess(R), Dolly Madison(R), Baker's Inn(R), Home Pride(R), Merita(R) and Drake's(R).

Source: Interstate Bakeries Corporation

Web site: http://www.wonderbread.com/