About Reporting
Meat Institute packer-processors are invited to take part in an annual member-led, member-driven reporting process to track what’s working, share successes and improve meat and poultry production.
New in 2026: We are introducing an updated platform for annual Meat Institute Reporting designed specifically for the needs of a modern and complex supply chain.
Using leading industry experts and research, the Meat Institute streamlined the annual reporting process, providing focus on only the most important reporting metrics, streamlining customer requests whenever possible. Reporting is now faster and more effective.
Through expert analysis and dialogue, we’ve cut data entry from 500+ individual metrics down to ~50.
These metrics are intended to represent the core information suppliers can report, and customers can more easily understand from across the supply chain. With everyone across the supply chain collaborating on the same core information, achieving goals is easier than ever.
Why should your company participate in reporting?
By taking part, your company can:
- Meet evolving expectations from customers and consumers
- Inform future industry advocacy, education, and policy decisions
- Access aggregated industry data
- Demonstrate commitment to doing responsible practices for people, animals and the environment
Participation is flexible. You choose what to report. You can focus on the areas that matter most to your business.
Reporting Topics
Companies can choose to report across a range of focus areas
- Food Safety – Highlight your commitment to robust processes, validated controls, and regulatory best practices to produce safe, reliable meat products.
- Workforce – Showcase your efforts to protect employee health, safety, and human rights throughout your operations using workforce-related metrics that do not include wage or other compensation data.
- Animal Welfare – Demonstrate leadership in implementing globally recognized animal welfare standards, including participation in certification or quality assurance programs.
- Sustainability – Share your actions to reduce climate, land, air, and water impacts, while increasing transparency aligned with global science-based methodologies.
- Nutrition & Product Quality – Illustrate how animal protein supports nutrition, health, and wellness.
Step 1
Get Started
When is the next Meat Institute Reporting period?
May 1 to July 31, 2026, and covers 2025 operations.
- If your company has already submitted data, you can check your status here.
- If your company isn’t listed, please fill out this company set-up form and contact Kristi Block to get started.
Step 2
Submit Your Information
Ready to report? Your company’s verifiers and reporters will receive an email with instructions on how to submit data.
What’s a Verifier?
Each company selects one person to be the verifier. This person:
- Enters basic company information and can submit reporting data for their company
- Assigns reporting tasks to others
- Is the main point of contact for reporting
New to reporting? Contact Kristi Block for help.
Need to update your verifier? Contact Kristi Block for help.
What’s a Reporter?
Reporters are employees who enter specific data, assigned by the verifier.
- You can have as many reporters as you need
- Once added, reporters will get access to the reporting system
Step 3
Need Help Reporting? We’ve Got You.
Reporting help is free and readily available for Meat Institute packer-processors. Whether you’re reporting for the first time or just need a quick answer, we’re here to make the process easy.
Ways to Get Help:
- First time reporting? Schedule a virtual session with Kristi Block. She’ll share her screen and walk you through the process step-by-step.
- Have a quick question? Email us! It’s the fastest way to get answers about definitions, reporting categories or anything else.
