Meat Buyers Guide

The Meat Institute and the American Meat Science Association (AMSA) have established a partnership to offer the popular Meat Buyers Guide with a new edition in production. The 9th edition is in print and currently available for purchase here.

The Meat Buyer’s Guide is an essential reference tool originally created to assist food service establishments and institutional purchasers in making informed meat and poultry selections. It includes detailed images and specifications for a variety of products commonly used in the industry, offering standardized terminology and item numbers to ensure consistent, reliable purchasing. This guide helps buyers specify their product requirements, aligning their needs with available options and is a tool for training anyone associated with meat.

A comprehensive update and 10th edition release is scheduled for the fourth quarter of 2025.

Educational discounts are available! If your educational institution is purchasing the Meat Buyer's Guide for teaching purposes, reach out to Joanna Hardcastle at jhardcastle@meatscience.org, for your discount code before submitting your order.

For any orders that will be shipped outside of the United States, please contact Joanna Hardcastle at jhardcastle@meatscience.org before purchasing, so shipping and handling charges can be calculated.