Lacy Bates

Bills address issues including beef labeling transparency, international trade, expansion of small meat processors and state inspection authority.

Participation is open to all industry professionals, regardless of SMA membership.

Episodes relate how businesses blend tradition and innovation.

This year's event in San Antonio features a Suppliers’ Showcase and many other entertaining networking opportunities.

Let’s put beef, pork and poultry back at the center of the plates of every American, not beans, peas and lentils.

The global beef tallow market in 2024 reached approximately $14.2 billion and is expected to grow at a 5% rate each year.

The M.E.A.T Forum will be Feb. 19-20, 2025, in Arlington, Texas.

Processors must leverage employment-based immigration and domestic recruitment to manage labor shortages while embracing technological solutions. 

SMA represents member companies in more than 30 states.

Four-day event features networking and educational opportunities for meat and poultry industry stakeholders at any level.