About Reporting
Each year, Meat Institute packer-processors are invited to take part in a member-led, member-driven reporting process. It’s a way to track what’s working, share successes and improve meat and poultry production.
By reporting, your company:
- Shows its commitment to doing things better for people, animals and the planet
- Gain access to aggregated benchmarking data
- Help the industry meet growing expectations from customers and consumers
- Helps guide future advocacy, education, and policy decisions
You choose what to report. You don’t need to answer every question, just focus on the areas that matter most to your business.
Topics Your Can Report On
- Food Safety – Show your commitment to producing safe, high-quality meat products.
- Labor & Worker Safety – Share how you protect and support your employees.
- Animal Welfare – Highlight animal care efforts and use of science-based standards.
- Nutrition & Product Quality – Promote the role of meat in a healthy, balanced diet.
- Environmental Impact – Report on efforts to reduce waste and conserve natural resources.
Step 1
Get Ready
The next Meat Institute Reporting period is May 1 to July 31, 2025, and covers operations from 2024.
- 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
When it’s time 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 picks 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? 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.
- Need some extra support? If you want more hands-on help, Eocene can assist with organizing your documents, gaining access to the Reporting platform (if needed), and even helping you fill out the portal. We’ll work with you virtually, on-site, or a mix of both—whatever works best for you.
