The Center of the Plate Training® is a 2.5-day course designed to teach you the fundamentals of meat specifications by giving you a first-hand look at how carcasses convert to cuts commonly used in retail and food service. A lively learning experience, detailed cutting demonstrations of all the major center of the plate protein items: beef, veal, lamb, and pork, as well as sections on poultry, processed meats, and nutrition.
Hosted by Food Industry Association (FMI) and Meat Institute, the Annual Meat Conference is the premier event industry for meat operations. It features 1,800+ attendees from all facets of the meat industry, an education program on emerging consumer and industry trends, and suppliers from across the globe showcasing the latest in meat products and state-of-the-art technology. With professional growth and networking being key components of the event, attendees with similar responsibilities and challenges have a place to meet, share ideas, and find solutions.
The 2024 International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE), scheduled for January 30 – February 1, in Atlanta, Ga., USA, at the Georgia World Congress Center, is the only annual exposition of its kind bringing new experiences and the most current innovations and solutions in the animal food, meat, and poultry and egg industries. This must-attend event will allow you to find new business solutions, build relationships, and connect with your industry peers and colleagues in one place, at one time. Experience it all at IPPE 2024!
Join us for the third annual Protein PACT (People, Animals, Climate of Tomorrow) Summit, the premier event for meat industry leaders to gather for education, discussion, and networking as we work toward the bold goals of Protein PACT. This year's event will explore how building on industry baselines and maximizing partnerships across the supply chain is imperative for the future of the meat industry.
Every year, food safety professionals gather to share best practices, research updates, and provide expert instruction on the most critical food-safety related topics in the meat industry. From salmonella virulence and prevalence to whole-genome sequencing, antimicrobial interventions, bio mapping, sanitation, and recall prevention, the Meat Industry Food Safety Conference is the opportunity to elevate your food safety program, grow your network, and contribute to advancing food safety best practices. Register before July 21 for big savings and join us August 17-18 in Denver, Colorado.
Every day, RTE manufacturers face the challenge of controlling Listeria monocytogenes to produce safe, nutritious products. Taught by the foremost experts in the meat and poultry industry, this year's two-day immersive workshop will use real-life examples from their plant experience to cover the latest developments in Listeria control. From process control and sanitation to sanitary design, environmental monitoring, investigations, and corrective actions, processors will gain critical information to stay up-to-date on regulatory issues and changes.
Wholesome, quality meat starts with raising healthy animals and providing the most humane care throughout their life cycle. Join us at the Animal Care & Handling Conference to gain valuable insights addressing issues affecting meat processing companies and key strategies for continuous improvement in animal care. This year's event will dive deeper into new technology and innovation in animal welfare.
Now in its second year, the Environment, Labor, and Safety Conference (ELS+) will bring together professionals at all levels of the organization committed to ensuring safe workplaces, supporting a healthy and diverse workforce, and optimizing environmental contributions. This year’s enhanced event, ELS+, will feature a variety of tracks programmed through the lens of environment, labor, and safety, emphasizing the workforce of the future and leadership development.
