North American Meat Institute Archives

Meat Institute Executive Board Makes Environmental Impact a Non-Competitive Issue

July 16, 2019 North American Meat Institute

“Many meat and poultry companies have integrated sustainability into their businesses and have successfully shown they can lower their impact on air, land and water,” said Meat Institute President and CEO Julie Anna Potts. “Sharing these best practices across the industry is a win-win for members, consumers and the environment.” …

50 Years Later, Hot Dogs are Still Out of this World

July 16, 2019 National Hot Dog and Sausage Council

This week as the United States commemorates 50 years since the Apollo 11 astronauts landed on the moon, the National Hot Dog and Sausage Council (NHDSC) celebrates one of the first foods eaten by Neil A. Armstrong and Edwin E. “Buzz” Aldrin Jr. on their monumental mission. Wednesday July 17 marks National Hot Dog Day, a day that celebrates one of America’s most iconic foods. …

Meat Institute and Beef Checkoff Release New Foodservice Guide to ‘Beefshi’

June 19, 2019 North American Meat Institute

The North American Meat Institute, a contractor of the Beef Checkoff, as part of its celebration of International Sushi Day, released its new Foodservice Guide to Beefshi. The guide features 16 Beefshi recipes that can be easily prepared for sale at restaurant or supermarkets. …

Meat Institute Joins More Than 950 Food and Ag Groups to Call for Swift Congressional Ratification of USMCA

June 13, 2019 North American Meat Institute

The North American Meat Institute today joined more than 950 organizations representing the U.S. food and agriculture industries to urge Members of Congress to swiftly ratify the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). …

National Jerky Day Becomes a Daily Celebration

June 11, 2019 The North American Meat Institute

The North American Meat Institute (NAMI), a contractor to the Beef Checkoff, is calling for National Jerky Day – celebrated annually on June 12th – to become a daily holiday based on the product’s overwhelming popularity. …