North American Meat Institute

Meat Institute to President Trump: US/China Phase One Agreement Vital to US Agriculture; China Must Meet Phase One Obligations

June 16, 2020 North American Meat Institute

The North American Meat Institute (Meat Institute) today joined a broad coalition of agribusinesses and agriculture organizations calling on President Trump to ensure continued implementation of the U.S. China Phase One Trade Agreement due to the significance of China’s market for U.S. food and agricultural exports, particularly U.S. meat and poultry products, which now enjoy expanded market access under the Agreement. …

National Hot Dog and Sausage Council Declares Wednesdays as Wiener Wednesdays

June 3, 2020 National Hot Dog and Sausage Council

With the summer grilling season upon us and families seeking easy, delicious recipes to make at home, the National Hot Dog and Sausage Council, in conjunction with the Beef Checkoff, is opening its extensive catalog of hot dog and sausage recipes for Americans to celebrate Wiener Wednesdays. …

U.S. Patent & Trademark Office Bolsters Protection of Common Food Names

May 20, 2020 Consortium for Common Food Names

The Consortium for Common Food Names (CCFN), U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC), National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF), North American Meat Institute (NAMI), National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) and American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) commend the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) for a new examination guide published on Friday that will help ensure that generic terms are given adequate consideration and protection. …

National Hot Dog and Sausage Council Highlights Virtual Meeting Eating Etiquette

May 12, 2020 National Hot Dog and Sausage Council

As our world has moved virtual, meeting etiquette has changed, including best practices for lunch meetings and happy hours. With this in mind, the National Hot Dog and Sausage Council (NHDSC), in conjunction with the Beef Checkoff, has developed new etiquette guidelines for eating during a virtual meeting. …

Livestock Producers & Meat & Poultry Industry Applaud Leadership of Trump Administration

May 4, 2020 North American Meat Institute

The nation’s leading farming and ranching member organizations and the meat and poultry industry associations today sent a letter to President Donald J. Trump applauding his leadership in working with members of Congress and federal, state and local officials. …