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.

Elevate Productivity and Performance with Enterprise Automation

Apr 11, 2024

Curious about how Artificial Intelligence (AI) can benefit your business but unsure where to start? Infor and the Meat Institute explored practical uses of AI, Machine Learning (ML), and Robotic Process Automation (RPA) in the protein industry. Discover how AI and ML enable predictive analytics and data-driven decision-making to optimize inventory management, monitor shipments, and tackle supply chain disruptions. Learn how new RPA capabilities help to combat labor shortages through the automation of repetitive tasks, enhancing productivity and accuracy. Additionally, we discussed how these technologies can help facilitate your carbon tracking, ESG reporting, and energy optimization. 

Regulatory Services Update March 2024

Mar 21, 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.

Consumer Trust in the Animal Protein Industry

Feb 29, 2024

Enjoy this webinar with Meat Institute and Technomic as we dive into Technomic’s Q4 2023 Meat Institute Protein PACT consumer report.

Decarbonization of Protein Industry: Overview of the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Food and Beverage Funding Opportunities and Decarbonization Strategy

Jan 30, 2024

Dr. Chudnovsky joined us at IPPE 2024 to share valuable resources, tools, and funding opportunities available to the food and beverage industry to help organization's advance their energy efficiency and continuous improvement goals.

Regulatory Services Update Jan 2024

Jan 18, 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.

Continuous Improvement And Water Management Strategies For The Meat Industry

Dec 19, 2023

This webinar will highlight Protein PACT’s continuous improvement strategy and metric results related to water management in processing facilities. The Birko Diversey team will then highlight innovative technologies such as Diverclean Sonic, AquaCheck, and Elite 360 that can help meat processors goals towards more sustainable water use practices, increased water quality standards, and improved wastewater management.

Meat Industry Outlook 2024 Policy Economy and Capital Spending Trends

Dec 07, 2023

With the new year just around the corner, the Meat Institute has invited experts from Cypress Research and The Russell Group to provide insight on what 2024 has in store for the meat industry. Join us to learn more about the economic and political landscape paving the way for meat and poultry processors in 2024. We will also dive into research on capital and equipment spending trends, industry outlook and goals, and key business challenges in the meat industry, a research partnership between the Meat Institute and MEAT + POULTRY. 

Regulatory Services Update Nov 2023

Nov 16, 2023

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.

Mastering Product Innovation Labeling Precision And Recall Readiness

Nov 09, 2023

In today’s dynamic and competitive landscape, staying ahead in the protein processing industry requires a comprehensive strategy that addresses critical challenges such as product innovation, labeling compliance, and recall preparedness. Join NAMI and Infor for a webinar to guide you through the strategies and tools essential for optimizing these key aspects of your processing business. Our expert panel will share innovative approaches to product development, strategies to achieve precise and compliant labeling, and how to quickly act on a food safety issue.

Impact of Consumer Perceptions and Behaviors on the Case Ready Space

Oct 19, 2023

Join the North American Meat Institute, Technomic, and Multivac as we dive into Technomic’s consumer insights on trust in the meat industry, trends in beef, pork, and poultry, and consumer purchasing behaviors, particularly in the case-ready space. This webinar focuses on innovations and successes related to packaging initiatives in the case-ready space from experts at Multivac.