American Meat Institute

Meat Institute Becomes Founding Member of National COVID-19 Community Corps to Accelerate Vaccine Push

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Thursday, April 1, 2021
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WASHINGTON, April 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Furthering its commitment to accelerate vaccination for frontline meat and poultry workers and assist vaccination efforts for all Americans, the North American Meat Institute (Meat Institute) today (Thursday) became a founding member of the national COVID-19 Community Corps , a U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) initiative.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, April 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Furthering its commitment to accelerate vaccination for frontline meat and poultry workers and assist vaccination efforts for all Americans, the North American Meat Institute (Meat Institute) today (Thursday) became a founding member of the national COVID-19 Community Corps , a U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) initiative.
  • Meat Institute President and CEO Julie Anna Potts commented:
    "As a founding member of the national COVID-19 Community Corps, the Meat Institute is proud to partner with HHS and leaders across America to support vaccine information and access for the 500,000 meat and poultry workers who keep food on Americans' tables and our farm economy working."
  • To learn more about the meat and poultry sector's COVID-19 prevention and support measures, click here .
  • To learn more about the national COVID-19 Community Corps, click here .

COVID AT One Year: Infections in Meat Sector 85% Lower than General Population with Urgent Need to Accelerate Vaccination

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Monday, March 22, 2021
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The Annual Meat Conference is sponsored by the Meat Institute's Foundation for Meat and Poultry Research and Education and FMI, the Food Industry Association.

Key Points: 
  • The Annual Meat Conference is sponsored by the Meat Institute's Foundation for Meat and Poultry Research and Education and FMI, the Food Industry Association.
  • Meat Institute President and CEO Julie Anna Potts commented:
    "Frontline meat and poultry workers were among the first impacted by the pandemic, but comprehensive protections implemented in the sector since spring 2020 work.
  • Independent scientific research proves the effectiveness of COVID-19 prevention measures implemented in the sector since spring 2020.
  • The North American Meat Institute is the leading voice for the meat and poultry industry.

The New Standard Meat and Poultry Workers Need is One that Prioritizes Vaccines

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Sunday, March 14, 2021
Food and drink, Food industry, Meat, Meat industry, Livestock, North American Meat Institute, American Meat Institute, Poultry, Beef, Animal welfare, Animal rights, Dried meat

North American Meat Institute (Meat Institute) President and CEO Julie Anna Potts commented:

Key Points: 
  • North American Meat Institute (Meat Institute) President and CEO Julie Anna Potts commented:
    "Frontline meat and poultry workers deserve immediate access to vaccines as they continue feeding Americans and keeping our farm economy working.
  • The administration should commit to workers' long-term safety, not create inflexible standards that could force facilities to decrease capacity utilization."
  • The North American Meat Institute is the leading voice for the meat and poultry industry.
  • The Meat Institute's members process the vast majority of U.S. beef, pork, lamb, and poultry, as well as manufacture the equipment and ingredients needed to produce the safest and highest quality meat and poultry products.

COVID-19: Meat Worker Case Rates More Than 5 Times Lower Than General Population

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Tuesday, March 2, 2021
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WASHINGTON, March 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The latest analysis of independent data reveals that COVID-19 infection rates among meat and poultry workers are more than five times lower than in the general U.S. population, 95% lower than peak case rates in the sector from May 2020.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, March 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The latest analysis of independent data reveals that COVID-19 infection rates among meat and poultry workers are more than five times lower than in the general U.S. population, 95% lower than peak case rates in the sector from May 2020.
  • Meat Institute members are committed to continuing these proven measures and providing their support to vaccinate frontline meat and poultry workers quickly and safely.
  • Find more information on case rates, health and safety measures, and vaccination here .
  • The North American Meat Institute is the leading voice for the meat and poultry industry.

North American Meat Institute Welcomes Confirmation of U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack

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Tuesday, February 23, 2021
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Julie Anna Potts, president and CEO of the North American Meat Institute (Meat Institute), today congratulated U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack on his confirmation and issued the following statement:

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, Feb. 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Julie Anna Potts, president and CEO of the North American Meat Institute (Meat Institute), today congratulated U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack on his confirmation and issued the following statement:
    "Due to comprehensive protections instituted since the spring, independent data show that COVID-19 infection rates for meat and poultry workers are now more than four times lower than in the general population and 95% lower than when the pandemic hit the sector hardest in April, 2020.
  • We welcome Secretary Vilsack's leadership and experience at USDA as we build on these effective protections, vaccinate frontline workers as quickly as possible, feed American families, and keep our farm economy working.
  • In addition, Meat Institute member companies remain at the ready to assist Secretary Vilsack and USDA in ensuring rural communities have better access to the vaccine."
  • The North American Meat Institute is the leading voice for the meat and poultry industry.

Meat Institute welcomes growing support for prioritizing vaccines for frontline meat and poultry workers

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Tuesday, December 8, 2020
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WASHINGTON, Dec. 8, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Governor Laura Kelly of Kansas and the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) joined a growing chorus of support for prioritizing COVID-19 vaccination for frontline meat and poultry workers.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, Dec. 8, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Governor Laura Kelly of Kansas and the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) joined a growing chorus of support for prioritizing COVID-19 vaccination for frontline meat and poultry workers.
  • Meat Institute President and CEO Julie Anna Potts commented:
    "We welcome growing support for building on effective COVID-19 prevention measures by ensuring priority access to vaccines for frontline meat and poultry workers.
  • The Meat Institute is advocating that federal authorities also take into account the scientific, ethical, and distribution benefits of prioritizing vaccination for frontline meat and poultry workers, which are also being considered around the world, including in the United Kingdom and Ireland.
  • About the Meat Institute: The North American Meat Institute is the leading voice for the meat and poultry industry.

After Healthcare Workers, Essential Meat and Poultry Workers High Priority for COVID Vaccine

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Friday, December 4, 2020
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Meat Institute President and CEO Julie Anna Potts commented:

Key Points: 
  • Meat Institute President and CEO Julie Anna Potts commented:
    "The men and women of the meat and poultry industry help keep America's grocery stores stocked and our farm economy working.
  • "The meat and poultry industry was among the first sectors to be challenged with the pandemic, and since March the industry has implemented effective programs and controls to stop the spread of COVID.
  • The North American Meat Institute is the leading voice for the meat and poultry industry.
  • The Meat Institute's members process the vast majority of U.S. beef, pork, lamb, and poultry, as well as manufacture the equipment and ingredients needed to produce the safest and highest quality meat and poultry products.