Meat Institute Hires Nicole Johnson-Hoffman to Be Chief Operating Officer

February 24, 2025 Meat Institute

“Nicole Johnson-Hoffman brings a wide breadth of experience in the regulatory, legal, and sustainability fields of the animal protein industry,” said Meat Institute President and CEO Julie Anna Potts. “Her various roles have prepared her well to oversee operations at the Meat Institute at a critical time for the industry and during a time of great change and innovation.”

North American Meat Institute Hires Bryan Burns to Provide Expertise on Workforce, Sustainability & Packers & Stockyards Act Issues

The North American Meat Institute (Meat Institute) announced Bryan Burns, currently of Bachoco OK Foods, will be joining the Meat Institute staff as Vice President and Associate General Counsel focusing on a variety of issues, including workforce and sustainability.

Meat Institute Promotes Key Staff With a Collective 55 Years of Industry Experience

December 19, 2024 The Meat Institute

The Meat Institute announced the promotions of dedicated staff due to their significant expertise, advocacy on behalf of, and experience in the meat and poultry industry. Roya Galindo, Casey Lynn Gallimore, KatieRose McCullough, PhD, MPH and Michael Schumpp have worked for the Meat Institute or in the industry for a collective 55 years.

Proposed Changes to Packers & Stockyards Act Rules Will Hurt Meat and Poultry Producers

June 27, 2024 Meat Institute

The latest proposed rule change to the Packers and Stockyards Act by the Biden Administration is attempting to set meat production back decades by encouraging litigation and limiting how livestock producers can market their animals to packers.

Meat Institute: Properly Prepared Beef is Safe to Eat; HPAI is not a Food Safety Threat

April 5, 2024 The Meat Institute

After the confirmed discovery of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in dairy cows by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), the Meat Institute today said properly prepared beef is safe to eat and is not a food safety risk to humans.