North American Meat Institute

Invisible Risks That Fail Compliance

Invisible Risks That Fail Compliance

November 6, 2026

A woman shops in the refrigerated section of a supermarket in Montreuil, France, Oct. 14, 2026.

Iran Blamed for Cyberattack That Heated Supermarket Refrigerators

November 10, 2026

The main entrance of JBS in Porto Velho, Brazil, July 12, 2023.

Meatpacker JBS Faces Complaints Over Illegal Amazon Deforestation

November 10, 2026

Calley Means, senior advisor for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, delivers remarks at HHS Headquarters in Washington, Feb. 11, 2026.

Feud Between Former Trump Officials Exposes Divisions Over 'MAHA' Movement

November 10, 2026

Invisible Risks That Fail Compliance

Invisible Risks That Fail Compliance

How to keep airborne food dust under control in production areas.

November 6, 2026

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One Year In, COVID Rates in Meat Sector 85% Lower Than General Population

There were just 4.8 new reported cases per 100,000 meat and poultry workers per day in February.

March 22, 2021

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NAMI: Meat and Poultry Workers Need New Standard that Prioritizes Vaccines

The Meat Institute's CEO stressed why meatpacking workers deserve to be at the front of the line for vaccine distribution.

March 15, 2021

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NAMI: Case Rates Among Meat & Poultry Workers 60% Lower Than US Population

Data shows that COVID-19 infection rates among US meat & poultry workers are also two-thirds lower than they were last May.

February 5, 2021

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Data: December Virus Cases in Meat & Poultry Workers 5 Times Lower Than May

Meanwhile, December cases among the general public are nine times higher.

January 13, 2021

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Data: Meat & Poultry Industry Injury Rate Hit Record Low in 2019

The rate is less than half what it was just 10 years earlier.

November 13, 2020

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NA Meat Institute Gives Statement Regarding OSHA's Smithfield Citation

NAMI's CEO spoke out in opposition of OSHA's fine against Smithfield Foods, saying that OSHA "engages in revisiionism."

September 11, 2020

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NAMI Gives Statement on USDA's Beef Market Findings

The North American Meat Institute said it is satisfied with the USDA's findings of no-wrong doing in regards to beef price margins following two "extreme events".

July 23, 2020

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NAMI Members Donating 325K Hot Dogs

Normally serving lawmakers on Capitol Hill on National Hot Dog Day, NAMI members turned their annual celebration into a donation effort.

July 21, 2020

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NAMI: Trump Order Will Ensure Meat Supply

The North American Meat Institute discussed details of President Trump's executive order and how it supports both supply chains and employees.

April 29, 2020

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Meat, Poultry Producers Lean In to Provide Food

Meat and poultry retail sales increased 7.3% for the week ending March 8, and deli meat sales advanced 4.8% due to a shift from foodservice production.

March 20, 2020

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Exhibitors Donate 28K+ Lbs. of Meat to Nashville

The donation will provide 90,000 meals over six months.

March 9, 2020