North American Meat Institute

Analysis Explores Meat and Poultry’s Role in Today’s Food Culture: The Way We Eat, Shop and Live

March 4, 2019 North American Meat Institute

Food Marketing Institute (FMI) and the Foundation for Meat and Poultry Research and Education, the foundation for the North American Meat Institute, released the 14th annual exploration into how to best optimize meat and poultry’s role in today’s food culture: the way we eat, shop and live. The Power of Meat 2019 explores the financial prowess of the $67 billion category and meat’s overall role in supporting a food retailer’s reputation. …

Smithfield Foods Earns North American Meat Institute Environmental, Workplace Safety, and Research Awards

February 22, 2019 Smithfield Foods, Inc.

Smithfield Foods, Inc. is pleased to announce that the North American Meat Institute (NAMI) has recognized 58 of the company’s U.S. locations for environmental achievements, and 34 locations for workplace safety accomplishments. Additionally, NAMI honored Dr. Doug Sutton, vice president of research and development for Smithfield Foods, with the Foundation for Meat and Poultry Research and Education’s Scientific Achievement Award. NAMI presented the awards at its 2019 International Production and Processing Expo in Atlanta, Georgia. …

EAT-Lancet Report Offers a “Fad Diet” Solution to Complex Global Issues

February 1, 2019 Perishable News

“Health for people and the planet are two complex issues that demand comprehensive solutions across a range of stakeholders. Food can certainly play a role and following science-based dietary guidance is an important step toward improving people’s health. However, the EAT-Lancet Commission’s recommendations differ dramatically from consensus nutrition science and U.S. dietary guidance. …

On Game Day, Millions Make Pepperoni Their Little Slice of Heaven

January 29, 2019 North American Meat Institute

Around 70 percent of those who view the Big Game will eat at least one slice of pizza, and, according to MyFitnessPal, it is by far the most enjoyed food that day, with consumption spiking 67 percent above average. Pepperoni is by far the most popular pizza topping, found on 36 percent of pizzas. …

National Pastrami Day Celebrates Pastrami’s Enduring Role in American Culture

January 15, 2019 North American Meat Institute

January 14 marked National Pastrami Day, and to celebrate pastrami’s role in American culture, the North American Meat Institute and Beef Checkoff released new video recipes that showcase this succulent beef’s versatility. …