North American Meat Institute

NAMI Awards Smithfield Foods for Environmental Achievements

February 22, 2021 Smithfield Foods

The awards recognize local facility projects in the categories of environmental technology, outreach and training; pollution prevention; resource conservation; and social and economic sustainability. Two Smithfield facilities received first place recognition and two additional facilities received second place recognition. …

The North American Meat Institute Scholarship Foundation Forms Scholarship Honoring Barry Carpenter

February 4, 2021 North American Meat Institute

The North American Meat Institute (NAMI or Meat Institute) Scholarship Foundation today announced the formation of a scholarship for undergraduate students pursuing careers in the meat and poultry industry named for Barry Carpenter, former President and CEO of the North American Meat Institute. …

Meat and Poultry Workers COVID-19 Case Rates 60 Percent Lower than General U.S. Population

February 2, 2021 North American Meat Institute

New analysis of independent data show that reported new COVID-19 infection rates among meat and poultry workers are 60% lower than in the general U.S. population and two-thirds lower than case rates in the sector in May 2020. …

North American Meat Institute Statement on House Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Crisis Documents Request

February 1, 2021 North American Meat Institute

The North American Meat Institute (Meat Institute) today released the following statement regarding the U.S. House of Representatives Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Crisis’ request for documents from meat and poultry companies. …

North American Meat Institute Offers Key Educational Programming at IPPE Marketplace

January 26, 2021 North American Meat Institute

The North American Meat Institute (Meat Institute) is offering free, on demand educational programming for International Production and Processing Expo (IPPE) Marketplace participants. …