News & Press Releases
Meat Institute Applauds USDA’s Small Processors Action Plan
The Meat Institute today applauded U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Brooke Rollins for reducing regulatory burdens for small meat processors as part of a “Small Processors Action Plan.”
Meat Institute Issues Statement on Confirmation of New World Screwworm in Texas
The Meat Institute today released the following statement regarding the confirmation of a case of New World Screwworm in Texas.
Meat Institute, AMSA Release 10th Edition of the Meat Buyer’s Guide
The Meat Institute and American Meat Science Association (AMSA) today announced the release of the updated 10th edition of the Meat Buyer’s Guide, the industry’s trusted resource for standardized meat and poultry purchasing specifications, product identification, and communication.
Meat Institute Releases New Report on How Animal Agriculture Supply Chains Are Calculating Scope 3 Emissions
The Meat Institute released a new report entitled, “Greenhouse Gas Accounting: Emissions Factors Brief,” offering a closer and comprehensive look at how companies across the animal agriculture supply chain are currently measuring and reporting upstream greenhouse gas emissions.
Meat Institute Recognizes 2025 Environmental, Worker Safety and Community Impact Award Winners
The Meat Institute recognized nearly 100 meat and poultry facilities at the 2026 Environmental, Labor and Safety+ Conference in Houston, Texas, for showcasing their commitment to continuous improvement in the areas of environmental achievement, worker safety and community impact.
Safety from the Depths to the Plant Floor: Why You Need to Be in Houston This April
The meat and protein industry faces a unique set of challenges in 2026. From navigating a tightening labor market to managing complex multi-agency inspections, the pressure to maintain a safe, compliant, and efficient workforce has never been higher.
Meat Institute Expands Access to Food Safety Equipment Design Principles with Portuguese, Chinese Translations
The Meat Institute today announced the release of Portuguese and Chinese translations of its widely used Food Safety Equipment Design Principles, expanding global access to one of the industry’s most important food safety resources.
AMC Exhibitors Donate 9,000 Pounds of Meat and Poultry to Capital Area Food Bank
Exhibitors at the Annual Meat Conference, co-hosted by the Meat Institute and FMI, following the event in Oxon Hill, Maryland, donated nearly 9,000 pounds of meat and poultry products to the Capital Area Food Bank, the largest organization in the Washington metro area working to solve hunger and food insecurity.
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: Meat and Poultry Industry Continues to Improve Safety of Workforce
The Meat Institute today said the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics data shows that injury and illness rates in animal slaughtering and processing fell again in 2024, reaching an all-time low of 3.2 cases per 100 full-time workers — down from 3.6 in 2023.
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.