Meat Institute Education & Training (MEAT) Center

To ensure our members have more convenient access to timely information and insights, the Meat Institute gathers thousands of meat and poultry industry professionals annually at conferences and trade shows held nationwide and regionally, executive roundtables, workshops, and monthly webinars.

From labor issues, worker safety, food safety, logistical issues, and sourcing to waste reduction, greenhouse gas emissions, and pathogen reduction, our resources help you deliver innovative solutions that address challenges impacting your daily business.

Review our collection of on-demand content below.

Optimizing Your Supply Chain To Eliminate Waste

Sep 12, 2023

Eliminating waste in the supply chain can not only progress your company’s sustainability goals forward but can also drive significant savings for your company. By taking a holistic view of the food industry supply chain, this webinar dives into supply chain consulting, real estate development, contract operations, and technology solutions companies can leverage to capitalize on waste elimination. Watch this webinar to learn more about successes in waste elimination throughout the supply chain.

What You Need to Know About FSIS ReadytoEat Fermented SaltCured and Dried Products Guideline

Sep 07, 2023

Earlier this year, the USDA FSIS issued a guideline on Ready-to-Eat (RTE) Fermented, Salt-Cured, and Dried Products, outlining responses to commonly asked questions for these products where cooking is not the primary lethality step. Some products impacted by this guideline are summer sausage, pepperoni, salami, and country-cured ham. Watch USDA FSIS and academia experts discuss outbreaks and research leading to guideline creation, review, and implementation of product validation and targets and future implications for the meat industry.

How Zero Downtime And Foreign Material Can Impact Your Business

Aug 10, 2023

Unscheduled downtime and foreign material risk can significantly impact a company’s profitability. When plant leaders strive to eliminate these risks from their conveyor systems, they can meet or exceed their throughput and quality goals, which strengthens their position with customers. View this webinar to discover best practices for eliminating conveyor-related production losses to improve overall business operations, drive results, and strengthen customer trust with the Meat Institute and Intralox

Regulatory Services Update July 2023

Jul 13, 2023

From appealing noncompliance reports to product labeling to recent inspection issues and policy updates, the Meat Institute’s bi-monthly Regulatory Services Update provides members access to experts that understand how to navigate the regulatory environment. We offer a wealth of resources and support to meet and exceed compliance standards and provide guidance on FSIS policy, HACCP, enforcement actions, and recalls, among other regulatory topics. View this recording to keep up with ever-changing rules and regulations, and stay fully informed on changes affecting your business.

Food & Agriculture Cybersecurity What You Need to Know to Defend Your Company

Jun 29, 2023

The Food and Agriculture-Information Sharing and Analysis Center (Food and Ag-ISAC) was launched in May of 2023 to help food and agriculture companies defend against a vast array of threats targeting the industry. This ISAC released a guide to help small and medium-sized food and agriculture companies to defend themselves against cyberattacks. View this webinar to explore threats facing the food industry, detail how the Food and Ag-ISAC is helping companies defend against these threats, and show how organizations without non-technical resources can leverage the cybersecurity guide to better protect their business.

Sustainability Role in Evolving Consumer Preferences in Protein

Jun 20, 2023

The global shift toward sustainability has not left the meat processing industry untouched. More than ever, consumers are becoming increasingly conscious of their dietary choices' impact on the environment. This has led to a growing demand for sustainably sourced meat products, particularly among younger generations.

This webinar explores why sustainable meat processing is vital not only for environmental conservation but also for meeting the evolving demands of future consumers. It delves into why such efforts should be a top priority for the industry, from sourcing considerations to the potential for increased market share and profitability.

This webinar also discusses consumer preferences towards ingredients in meat products and how preferences change among generations. In particular, it focuses on the rising trend of incorporating cleaner, more natural ingredients, like antioxidants, into meat products. They also represent a key way for processors to align their products with the values and preferences of younger consumers.

Unpack the importance of sustainability in meat processing, how the meat industry is evolving to meet a more sustainable future and explore how embracing these initiatives can lead to greater consumer satisfaction and improved industry success.

Prop 12 Update With California Department of Food and Agriculture

Jun 12, 2023

This webinar, covers enforcement, documentation, transition, and have an opportunity for questions with representatives from the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA).

How To Apply Artificial Intelligence And Machine Learning In The Protein Industry

Jun 06, 2023

With an evolving technology landscape, it can be difficult to discern what’s best for your business. One way for protein companies to remain competitive is through technology that identifies opportunities for growth, enhances sustainability efforts, and enables agility. In this session, industry technology leaders from Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Infor share what exactly Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) technologies are and how food processing companies are leveraging these technologies through:

  • Increasing production yields
  • Supporting sustainability efforts for managing and optimizing waste
  • Improving profitability

Discover how these technologies are poised to help protein companies meet consumer demands, learn success stories of how AI and ML are used for continuous improvement efforts, and how these technologies can take your business to the next level.

A Deep Dive On ESG Metrics In The Meat Processing Industry

Jun 01, 2023

Enjoy this interactive webinar developed in partnership with Pinion, diving deep into environmental, social, and governance (ESG) metrics. This webinar explores Protein PACT metrics and provide details for how these metrics relate to meat processors and the larger ESG landscape. Key metric examples are highlighted in the following categories:

  • Animal Health & Well-Being
  • Environment and the Planet
  • Food Safety
  • Nutrition, Health, and Wellness
  • Labor & Human Rights
  • Worker Safety

This webinar also discusses Protein PACT’s alignment with other sustainability and industry frameworks and dive deeper into alignment with customer surveys.

Trends To Watch Out For In Protein

May 18, 2023

As inflation continues to pressure households across the United States, the ability to spend money has shifted, especially as it relates to food. As a result, consumers continue to purchase food for at-home consumption. Inflation has also taken its toll on total food sales volume, but that doesn't mean shoppers are walking away. During this webinar, we explore trends in the protein category regarding consumer preferences for value, choice, channels shopped, and overall spending habits, as well as define points of success for manufacturers and retailers to increase consumer traffic in the protein space.