North American Meat Institute

North American Meat Institute Challenges California’s Proposition 12 in Court

October 4, 2019 North American Meat Institute

The North American Meat Institute (Meat Institute) today filed a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of California’s Proposition 12: The Farm Animal Confinement Initiative (Prop 12 or the law). The Meat Institute opposes the law because it will hurt the nation’s food value chain by significantly increasing costs for producers and consumers. …

North American Meat Institute Releases Revised Edition of Animal Handling Guidelines and Audit Guide

September 24, 2019 North American Meat Institute

The North American Meat Institute (Meat Institute) today released its latest science-based animal care guidelines and audit for the meat industry. The guidelines and audit were authored by Colorado State University Professor of Animal Behavior Temple Grandin, Ph.D., working with the Meat Institute’s Animal Welfare Committee. …

North American Meat Institute: New Swine Inspection System Finalized; Voluntary System Allows for Innovation in Food Safety

September 17, 2019 North American Meat Institute

“Although we have not reviewed the final rule in detail, FSIS has created this system by relying on science and years of experience that will continue to ensure the consumer is getting safe and wholesome pork,” said Meat Institute President and CEO Julie Anna Potts. …

Meat Institute Statement on U.S.-Japan Trade Agreement in Principle

August 26, 2019 North American Meat Institute

The North American Meat Institute (Meat Institute) today applauded the Trump Administration for securing a trade agreement in principle with Japan. …

North American Meat Institute Applauds Expanded Access for US Beef Exports to European Union

August 6, 2019 North American Meat Institute

“We again thank the Administration for prioritizing the expansion of markets for U.S. meat products,” said Meat Institute President and CEO Julia Anna Potts. …