News & Press Releases
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 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, 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 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 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.
Trust, Taste, and Transparency: A Conversation on What Really Drives Meat Demand
In a world of evolving consumer values and purchasing habits, understanding the drivers behind food choices is more critical than ever for the meat industry. What factors shape consumer decisions? How does trust influence what ends up in their shopping carts? This piece delves into these questions and more through an exclusive conversation between Lori Rakoczy, an Associate Principal at Technomic, a leader in food industry research, and Glynn Tonsor, a renowned Professor in the Department of Agricultural Economics at Kansas State University.
Meat Institute: MAHA Strategy Elevates Role of Food & Nutrition for Healthy Children
The Meat Institute today said the “Make Our Children Healthy Again Strategy” offers sweeping reforms establishing the importance of food and nutrition in the health of the nation’s children and is a good first step towards recognizing the nutritional value of meat and poultry after years of misguided policies attacking meat consumption.
Meat Institute: EPA Provides Regulatory Relief to Meat & Poultry Companies;
Protects Consumers, Farmers & Ranchers
Protects Consumers, Farmers & Ranchers
The Meat Institute today applauded President Donald Trump’s Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for stopping costly changes to wastewater regulations that would have closed meat and poultry processing facilities, driving up the cost of food, killing jobs and hurting rural economies.
Meat Institute Applauds HHS/Department of Education Effort to Emphasize Nutrition in Medical Education
The Meat Institute today applauded the announcement from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the U.S. Department of Education urging America’s leading medical education organizations to provide more comprehensive nutrition education and training.
Meet the Voice Behind the Protein PACT Solutions Summit, Sarah Bohnenkamp, our 2025 Emcee
We’re thrilled to introduce Sarah J. Bohnenkamp as the emcee of the 2025 Protein PACT Solutions Summit, taking place October 8-10 in Los Angeles. With her dynamic presence and passion for leadership, Sarah will serve as the connective tissue of this year's event—guiding attendees through a cohesive, high-impact experience that bridges ideas and action.
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 Welcomes 2025 Summer Interns
The Meat Institute is excited to welcome four outstanding interns – Alexa Bodor, Presley Brashears, Alli Measer, and Naz Worpel -- to its team during the summer of 2025. These interns support key departments across the organization, contributing their energy and expertise to the Meat Institute's work on policy, sustainability, and member engagement.
Meat Institute Applauds Nomination of Julie Callahan to be the USTR Chief Agriculture Negotiator
The Meat Institute today applauded the nomination of Julie Callahan to be the US Trade Representative (USTR) Chief Negotiator for Agriculture.
Meat Institute Elects New Chairman: Peter Bozzo of Michael’s Finer Meats and Seafoods; Selects Meat PAC Co-Chairs
The Meat Institute’s Executive Board elected Peter Bozzo, Executive Vice President of Michael’s Finer Meats and Seafoods to serve as Chairman of the Board of Directors to replace former Board Chairman Jim Snee who retires as CEO and President of Hormel Foods.
Meat Institute & Meat Foundation Provide Updated Resource for Understanding Meat Processing
As policymakers seek to define ultra-processed foods, review ingredients used in food processing and determine a strategy to improve the health of children, the Meat Institute and the Meat Foundation today released an updated “Guide to Meat Processing” to increase understanding of meat production and the unique nature of the ingredients and processes used to make nutrient dense meat and poultry.
Meat Institute Applauds USDA Secretary Rollins’ Key Investment in Food Safety as Industry Launches New Focus on Food Safety for Executives
Following today’s announcement by U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins of increased investment in food safety at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), the Meat Institute applauded her leadership and announced a new industry driven focus on food safety at the senior executive level.
Meat Institute Applauds Senate Confirmation of Stephen Vaden to be Deputy Secretary of Agriculture
The Meat Institute today released the following statement regarding the Senate confirmation of Judge Stephen Vaden to be Deputy Secretary of Agriculture.