2025 Economic Outlook for Meat & Poultry

Join us as Len Steiner, founder and principal of Steiner Consulting Group, provides a comprehensive economic outlook for the meat and poultry industries heading into 2025. Len is well known for his deep understanding of market dynamics and ability to translate complex economic data into actionable insights. Whether you are looking for market forecasts, key economic indicators, or strategic insights, this is certainly a webinar you won’t want to miss as we close out 2024 and head into the new year.

Meat Institute Post-Election: Insights and Implications

Join us for an engaging conversation featuring political strategists Tucker Eskew and T.A. Hawks as they dissect the outcomes of the recent elections. Moderated by Nathan Fretz, vice president of legislative affairs at the Meat Institute, this session will provide a timely analysis of the implications of important policy issues and a forecast of what changes we may experience in the coming months. Tucker Eskew, a partner at Vianovo known for his strategic acumen and experience in campaign management, will share insights and key takeaways just one month after the election. T.A.

Achieving Sustainability Goals The Role of Recycling Programs and How to Incorporate Corrugated Packaging

Join us for an engaging discussion that will highlight the intersection of recycling programs and the sustainability benefits of corrugated packaging. As consumers increasingly seek products from brands who prioritize environmental responsibility, understanding the impact of packaging and recycling decisions is essential to meet consumer expectations and to establish and measure sustainability goals and metrics that can be utilized by programs like Protein PACT to enhance consumer trust in the entire meat and poultry industry.

The Role of a Response Plan in Surviving a Cyber-Attack

It is not a matter of whether you will experience a cyber-attack but of when. Have a plan. Practice the plan. These two basic steps can be implemented at companies with varying maturity in cybersecurity, and they might save your business. Response plans can build off existing business continuity plans, but key elements of cyber-attacks differ greatly from other breaks in continuity that must be uniquely addressed. Join us to learn more about how to protect your business. This webinar is for companies of all sizes and their leadership, not just for cyber professionals.

Outlook on the Meat Consumer Trends You Need to Know

Join us for this webinar to gain key insights about the current landscape of the meat industry, with a deeper dive into the preferences and motivations of younger generations who are increasingly influencing market trends. Melissa Rodriguez, principal at Circana, will share insights and data that will not only provide a snapshot of the overall state of the market, but also help explain key influences such as income challenges, the rising cost of living, and the impact of inflation on purchasing decisions of different generations.

How to Operationalize ESG in the Meat Processing Industry

As organizations face increasing pressure to disclose ESG information from stakeholders, regulators, and investors, the ability to comply with new regulations like the US SEC Climate Disclosure, SB-253, and SB-261 is critical. These rules demand companies collect and report extensive data, adding significant administrative overhead. This webinar will explore how Infor’s enterprise applications can streamline your ESG reporting process and help you turn these challenges into opportunities for competitive advantage.

Regulatory Services Update September 2024

From appealing non-compliance 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 who 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.

ESG 101 Practical Steps for Building Value Chain Resiliency

Environ introduces Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles and the role they play in enhancing value chain resiliency. Learn essential ESG terms, definitions, and key frameworks like CDP (formerly referred to as the Carbon Disclosure Project), Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB)/IFRS, and the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD). Discover how the Meat Institute's initiatives align with ESG principles and what it means for your organization.