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There are still slots available for multiple exclusive programming opportunities at the IPPE in Atlanta this coming January, including this *free* session on Emerging Innovations in Sustainable Plastic Packaging. Led by Lucid Corp., this session will examine shifting customer demands and provide cutting edge information on advancements in sustainable plastic packaging solutions designed to reduce environmental impact while maintaining product quality and safety. Speakers include Edmund Chin, Megan Moore, and Jeffrey Brandenburg 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eSSNiEBi 🔗

Who are the some of the individuals pushing the Meat Institute and the meat & poultry industry forward? Take a few minutes to learn about these four incredibly hard-working Meat Institute employees -- with 55 years of collective industry experience -- who have used their industry knowledge and expertise to provide exceptional service to our members and advocate for the industry as a whole. Join us in congratulating them on their promotions and years of dedicated service!

Despite challenges during the pandemic, the global meat industry has continued to grow steadily each year, with annual growth projected at 2.5% over the next decade. Yet, while production and retail technologies have evolved, exports and trade — expected to surge by 10% by 2030 — remain largely untouched by digital transformation. Join us for this complimentary webinar on "Digitization in the Meat Industry," where we plan to explore how B2B technology can reshape global protein trading by improving price transparency, streamlining logistics, and reducing environmental impacts. Discover the untapped potential of technology-driven solutions designed to fuel sustainable growth in our expanding industry. This webinar is generously sponsored by TradeCafe

Update to the CA Mandatory GHG Reporting Laws: The California Air Resources Board announced it is not planning to enforce laws (SB 253 and SB 261) that require companies to disclose GHG reporting data for a year after the laws take effect in 2026. The board said that it won’t seek corporate penalties for “incomplete reporting” so long as a company makes a “good faith effort” to retain data relevant to its carbon footprint. The Meat Institute encourages members to take this time to access education and resources regarding these laws. In partnership with Pinion, the Meat Institute published a new series of videos explaining what the laws entail and how they will impact businesses when enforced, as well as a resource guide to help companies navigate the bills. The laws will require companies to report Scope 1, 2 and 3 GHG emissions and/or climate-related financial risks depending on the company’s annual revenue. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eUFnUeGM

At the 2025 International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE) in Atlanta, the Meat Institute is hosting numerous featured sessions and programming. The first session is an exclusive two-part workshop on Baseline Listeria monocytogenes Intervention & Control. Attendees will gain valuable insights and actionable strategies to implement in their own facilities, helping them stay compliant with regulations and maintain the highest standards of food safety. Speakers include: Sharon K. K. Beals (beaconpoint labs); Felix Dietz (Commercial Food Sanitation L.L.C.); James T Davis (OSI Group) Jeremy Adler (Ecolab) Katie Walker, (The Vincit Group) and Scott King (PSSI) Learn more, add the session(s) to your registration, and save them to your calendar with this link.

Does your company do business in California? You may be affected by California’s Climate Accountability Package. As early as 2026, companies doing business in California may be required to follow new, stringent GHG reporting standards. The Meat Institute, in partnership with Pinion, published videos and a resource guide explaining what the bills entail and how they may impact businesses SB 253 and SB 261 will require companies to report Scope 1, 2 and 3 GHG emissions and/or climate-related financial risks depending on the company’s annual revenue.  Pinion created a resource guide, below, to fully break down the legislation and help your business create a plan of action to navigate the bills: https://lnkd.in/eUFnUeGM

Are you attending IPPE in January? Consider adding this FREE session to your registration: Emerging Innovations in Sustainable Plastic Packaging for Meat & Poultry: Driving Industry Change -- sponsored by Lucid Corp. As the global focus on sustainability intensifies, the meat and poultry supply chain faces increasing pressure to adopt environmentally friendly practices. This session will provide cutting edge information on advancements in sustainable plastic packaging solutions designed to reduce environmental impact while maintaining product quality and safety. Join us as our expert panelists explore the latest innovations in 100% recyclable sustainable packaging. More details here: https://lnkd.in/eSSNiEBi

Happy #GivingTuesday! On this day when millions are celebrating their generosity, please consider a tax-deductible donation to the Meat Foundation to: - advance food safety research;  - better understand the role meat plays in healthy dietary patterns;  - improve animal welfare; - seek solutions to environmental impacts; and  - advance the workforce of today and tomorrow. 🔗 Learn more: https://lnkd.in/e9h5MFEf Thank you for your consideration!

The Meat Institute and Pinion want to help your company navigate through California's "Climate Accountability Package," a bundle of legislation requiring companies doing business in California to follow new, stringent GHG reporting standards. This resource guide, linked below, fully breaks down the legislation and helps your business create a plan of action to navigate it: https://lnkd.in/eUFnUeGM

NEXT WEEK: Don't miss this up-to-the-minute look at the post-election landscape for the meat and poultry industry. This session will provide a timely analysis of the implications of important policy issues and a forecast of what changes we may experience in the coming months. Sponsored by: CRYOVAC® Brand Food Packaging