Meat Institute Reacts to DOJ Investigation
President Trump recently called on the Department of Justice to investigate the beef processing sector, and the Meat Institute has responded.
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Meat Processors Want a Part in Ag Worker Solutions
This week, the Meat Institute called for the processing sector, a critical part of the meat and poultry supply chain, to be included in the Trump administration’s plans for a stable and legal agriculture workforce.
“As reforms are considered, we urge the Trump administration to include meat and poultry packers and processors in the efforts to improve agriculture worker programs,” said Julie Ann
Meat Sector Needs Immigration Reform
Often when farm labor shortages are discussed fruits and vegetables are some of the first commodities that come to mind. But, the livestock sector is quick to point out they need workers as well, and they don’t have the benefit of the H-2A program.
“If we...
Meat Institute Strategies to Reduce Meat Prices
The Meat Institute sent a letter to President Trump to provide strategies to reduce burdensome regulations and address meat prices for consumers. The letter included a list of recommended actions for the administration to take, including rescinding the final rule under the Packers and Stockyards Act put in place in March 2024. Paired ...
Meat Worker COVID-19 Cases Five Times Lower than June
A new analysis of independent data for 2020 shows that new COVID-19 infection rates amongst meat and poultry workers were five times lower in December than in May. Meanwhile, rates in the general population rocketed up nine times in the same period
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Meat & Poultry Worker COVID Infection Rates Lower than General Population
A new analysis of independent data for November shows that reported new COVID-19 infection rates among meat and poultry workers were more than eight times lower than the general population. Data from the Food and Environment Reporting Network says the meat and poultry sector reported an average of 5
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Meat Institute Calls for Mandatory Labeling of Cell-Based Products
Two meat industry groups urge the USDA to support mandatory labeling of cell-based/cultured meat and poultry products. The Meat Institute and the Alliance for Meat, Poultry and Seafood Innovation penned a letter to USDA Monday. The groups also call on USDA to solicit input on what that labeling should look like through an Advance Notice of Public Rulemaking
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