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Ag secretary extends line speed waivers for pork, poultry plants The Meat Institute announced its support of the latest move.

We are proud to sponsor of the ninth annual report. This year’s report affirms the agriculture industry’s place at the heart of the U.S. economy, generating more than $9.5 trillion in economic value. Read the full report and learn more!

Feeding the Economy America’s food and agriculture sectors are responsible for over $9.5 trillion – or nearly 20% – of the country’s economic activity. Learn more.

We're thrilled to welcome two new additions to the Meat Institute family on our Legislative Affairs and Marketing teams. Join us in welcoming Chris Chaffee and Brian Peteritas!

Brian is the Meat Institute's new Marketing Manager for the Meat Institute, where he'll oversee the Institute's email marketing and social media efforts with a focus on integrated marketing campaigns for events. He has worked in the association world for nine years and was previously with the American Frozen Food Institute and the National Apartment Association.

Chris joins the Meat Institute as Director of Legislative Affairs working with Vice President of Legislative Affairs Nathan Fretz advocating for the meat and poultry industry with members of congress and federal officials. Chaffee will also help manage the Meat Institute’s Political Action Committee, MeatPAC. Previously, Chaffee led efforts to promote the leadership of American agriculture as Director of Industry Relations with the U.S. Farming and Ranching Foundation.

https://www.meatinstitute.org/press/meat-institute-expands-legislative-affairs-and-marketing-teams-new-hires

We are excited to announce the Meat Institute's 2025 leadership team! Jim Snee, President and CEO of Hormel Foods, will serve as the incoming Chairman, alongside Vice-Chairman Peter Bozzo of Michael's Finer Meats and Seafood, Treasurer Randall Huffman of Maple Leaf Foods and Secretary Jon Amidei, COO of Swaggerty's Farm. With decades of experience across the board, we’re excited to see their leadership in action!

What an incredible Protein PACT Summit it has been! We celebrated innovative ideas, engaged in meaningful discussions, and strengthened our commitment to a sustainable future. Thank you to all the speakers, sponsors, and attendees for making this event a success. We invite you to join us in October 2025 in Los Angeles as we continue to drive progress in the meat industry. Let’s keep the momentum going!

Announcing the Meat Institute's Class of 2025 Emerging Leaders!

We're thrilled to welcome 24 exceptional individuals into our largest-ever class, selected for their commitment to innovation and leadership in the meat and poultry industry. With sponsorship from Cryovac Food Packaging, these Emerging Leaders will have access to a year of exclusive networking events, leadership training, mentorship, and much more. Please help us celebrate this talented group as they begin their journey to becoming the future leaders of our industry!

The future of leadership in the meat industry is bright! The Emerging Leaders Class of 2025 kicked off their journey yesterday with an engaging first workshop, led by Heather Soubra, where they dove into impactful discussions.

Plus, we celebrated past Emerging Leaders at an Alumni Reception, reconnecting with past graduates who continue to make waves in our industry. A special thank you to our sponsor, Cryovac Food Packaging, for supporting this important program.

Welcome, Class of 2025, and cheers to the alumni!

Today at The Protein PACT Summit, attendees made a tangible impact by stuffing 2,000 protein packs for the Central Texas Food Bank in partnership with Feeding America. These packs, along with monetary donations, helped provide over 32,000 meals for Central Texans in need.

A huge thank you to our sponsor, Marcus Food Company, and food donors Hormel Foods, Edes Custom Meats, Sigma Fiorucci Foods, and Jack Link's Protein Snacks for their generosity!

Last week, the Meat Foundation announced the recipients of its 2024-2025 scholarship awards. A total of $110,000 was awarded to 21 outstanding undergraduate and graduate students pursuing degrees in animal, meat, and food sciences at universities across the country. These students represent the future of the meat industry, and we’re proud to support their educational journeys.

Undergraduate Students:

🎓 Ryan Heitschmidt, West Texas A&M University
🎓 Blake Robbins, Oklahoma State University
🎓 Hayden Lott, Kansas State University
🎓 Helene Keiser, West Texas A&M University
🎓 Lauren Thompson, Kansas State University
🎓 Ashley Rivera, University of Arkansas
🎓 Nathan Kerth, Texas A&M University
🎓 Reagan Rippey, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
🎓 Clara Bates, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
🎓 Lane Golla, West Texas A&M University
🎓 Stevie Thate, Colorado State University

Graduate Students:

🎓 Megan Eckhardt, West Texas A&M University
🎓 Michael Starnes, Texas Tech University
🎓 Amrit Pal, University of Georgia
🎓 Arshdeep Singh, University of Missouri
🎓 Clint Lee, University of Georgia
🎓 Colton Smith, Colorado State University
🎓 Conor McCabe, University of California, Davis
🎓 Nicholas Gallina, Purdue University
🎓 Stephanie Witberler, Kansas State University
🎓 Yureni Carvajal, Iowa State University

Congratulations to all the recipients! We can’t wait to see how these future leaders will shape the meat industry.

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Who's ready to turn up the heat at Protein PACT Summit?! 🔥

In just two weeks, we're bringing together leaders from across the supply chain in Austin, Texas, for the fourth year of the Protein PACT Summit! This is an opportunity to connect, learn, and explore ways to transform sustainability goals into real actions that benefit your business and the planet. 🌎

Packed with workshops, networking, and critical sessions from experts across the industry, the 2024 Summit is all about turning goals into action.

Who's Ready to Turn Up the Heat at the 2024 Protein PACT Summit? We look forward to welcoming you to Austin, TX, for the premier event for meat industry leaders this October 9-11! In its fourth year, we'll welcome Renowned...