News & Press Releases
Meat Institute: Economists and Experts Pan Schumer Bill
Meat and Poultry Industry experts and economists universally pan U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer’s (D-NY) bill, the so-called “Family Grocery and Farmer Relief Act”.
Meat Institute: Schumer Bill will Decimate Meat and Poultry Industry
The Meat Institute today said Senator Schumer’s bill will destroy the meat packing industry, sending costs for consumers soaring, reducing union jobs, and harming livestock and poultry producers.
Sales at record high, Americans view meat as part of a healthy, balanced lifestyle
Meat sales hit a record high of $112 billion in 2025, with a pound increase of 2% Millennials and Gen Z were a driving force behind the growth according to the 21st annual Power of Meat report released today at the Annual Meat Conference by the Meat Institute and FMI.
Meat Institute: USDA FSIS Line Speed Rules will Improve Affordability of Pork and Poultry
The Meat Institute today said the US Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) proposed rules changes concerning pork and poultry processing rates will increase production and innovation, helping to ease prices for consumers and benefitting livestock and poultry producers.
Meat Institute Welcomes Emily Irsik as Content and Education Manager
The Meat Institute today announced it has hired Emily Irsik to serve as the association’s content and education manager.
Meat Institute Updates Animal Handling Guidelines & Audit
The Meat Institute today published updated versions of the Animal Welfare Audit and the Meat Industry Recommended Animal Handling Guidelines, reinforcing the industry’s commitment to humane animal handling, employee safety, and continuous improvement.
Meat Institute Helps Launch Poultry Industry Food Safety Council
The Meat Institute today helped to launch the Poultry Industry Food Safety Council (PIFSCo), a new collaborative initiative dedicated to advancing food safety practices across the poultry industry.
Meat Institute Offering Special Programming on Critical Topics at 2026 IPPE
The Meat Institute is offering special programming featuring key industry topics including artificial intelligence, automation, Listeria control, sustainability and more at the 2026 International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE), January 26-29 at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta.
Meat Institute: Dietary Guidelines Recommend Prioritizing Protein from Nutrient Dense Meat & Poultry
The Meat Institute today said the 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans’ core recommendations prioritize consumption of more protein which can be sourced from meat and poultry.
Meat Institute: Meat & Poultry Processors Contribute $57.3 Billion to US Economy & Provide 584,000 Jobs
The Meat Institute today released an economic study that found the meat and poultry processing industry contributes $57.3 billion to the US economy and provides 584,000 jobs. The entire meat and poultry industry, including livestock production, animal feed, equipment manufacturing, transportation and more contributes $347.7 billion in value to the nation, supporting 3.2 million jobs.
Meat Institute Issues Statement on Beef Processing Sector DOJ Investigation
The Meat Institute today released the following statement on President Trump’s call for a Department of Justice investigation into the beef processing sector.
Meat Institute to USTR: Renewed USMCA Critical to Meat & Poultry Industry, US National and Economic Security
The Meat Institute today called on the Trump Administration to renew the U.S. Mexico Canada Agreement (USMCA) for its benefits to American meat and poultry companies and the entire U.S. animal protein value chain.
Meat Institute to USTR: Continue Important Work to Eliminate Barriers to Trade of Meat and Poultry Products
The Meat Institute today called on the Trump Administration to build upon the America First Trade Policy agenda’s recent success in Europe, the United Kingdom and Southeast Asia by continuing to address remaining significant barriers to trade in markets important for the meat and poultry industry.
Meat Institute: Trump Administration’s Southeast Asia Trade Deals Secure Greater Market Access for Meat & Poultry
The Meat Institute today released the following statement regarding the White House’s announcement of trade deals with Cambodia, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam.
Benchmarking report spotlights Protein PACT partners’ achievements, resources for further success
The Meat Institute’s fourth annual continuous improvement report released at the Protein PACT Summit today (Wednesday) demonstrates progress on ambitious sustainability goals and provides updates on tools and partnerships accelerating achievement throughout the supply chain.
Meat Institute Selects Class of 2026 Emerging Leaders
The Meat Institute selected 24 participants for its 2026 Emerging Leaders Program, which promotes and develops future leaders in the meat and poultry industry.
Meat Institute Highlights Food Security Initiatives at Protein PACT Solutions Summit
The Meat Institute is partnering with the Feeding America network and the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank today at the Protein PACT Solutions Summit to assemble and distribute 2,000 Protein Packs filled with nutrient-dense meat products to support individuals and families in need.
Meat Institute Hires Maggie O’Quinn to be Director of Member & Sponsor Recruitment
The Meat Institute today announced Maggie O’Quinn will be the new Director of Member and Sponsor Recruitment.
Meat Institute, Meat Foundation Launch Free Training Course on Listeria Control
The Meat Institute and the Meat Foundation today announced the launch of “Foundations of Listeria Control,” a free online training course that will train meat and poultry company employees with no prior background on the basics of Listeria control.
Meat Institute Joins the Alliance to Stop Foodborne Illness
The Meat Institute today announced it has joined the Alliance to Stop Foodborne Illness, expanding its access to food safety best practices and other efforts to prevent foodborne illness on behalf of meat and poultry companies.
