
Indiana Meat Packers & Processors Association
MISSION STATEMENT:
The Indiana Association of Meat Packers and Processors champions the interests of our industry by advocating for members with regulatory authorities, facilitating networking and educational growth, and providing vital updates on funding and industry developments. We strive to enhance productivity and technological advancements to secure the industry’s future success.
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Indiana Meat Packers & Processors Association is an organization for meat packers in Indiana and Kentucky, our suppliers & friends of the association. We hope to gain knowledge and friendship from each other.
IMPPA is an active association that hosts educational sessions, trainings, meat plant and supplier tours, demonstrations, webinars, quarterly newsletters, and active social media accounts.
Are you a meat packer or in a related industry and interested in joining? Visit the page that fits your linked below.
Supplier Membership Application
Associate Membership Application
Get Social With IMPPA
Help us congratulate Dan McCarthy of McCarthy Equipment as our Supplier Partner of the Year. IMPPA recognized Dan during our recent 2025 Convention in Evansville, IN.
Thank you for the year of service to the meat processing industry.
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At our recent convention, IMPPA recognized an operator and a supplier who has had an impact on the state and the industry.
Gary Parrett is a retired operator who`s journey in meat processing began in 1973. He spent decades working in the industry but not just in Indiana. He has impacted from locally to internationally. He has been a mentor to so many within our state.
Help us congratulate Gary on this well deserved award!
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Great evening at our banquet at 2025 convention.
From left to right:
Jennifer Hardin: Executive Secretary of Indiana Meat Packers and Processors Association
Shaun Blake of Miller Scales & Food Machines
Matt Harper of VC999 Packaging Systems
Sam Gettinger Gettinger Family Custom Meats - New Palestine
Micah Beckwith, IN Lt. Governor Lt. Governor Micah Beckwith
Jessica Roosa of This Old Farm
David Coates from Indiana State Department of Agriculture
Kent Sander of Sander Processing and Family Meat Market
Bob Culler of Culler Consulting
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Is it just me or does prime rib taste better when it’s carved by association board members.
Thank you to Shaun Blake of Miller Scales & Food Machines and IMPPA Vice President and Chris Milam of Hampton Premium Meats and KAMP President for working the carving stations at our convention banquet!
Thank you to UW Provision for the donation of the great prime rib!
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Supplier registrations are still rolling in for the 2025 Convention so this list will most certainly grow but let’s give a shout out to our sponsors so far!
The excitement is really building for convention!
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We had a wonderful time at our Family Fall Gathering over the weekend! Thank you to everyone who came out for a great day!
A special thank you to knobstone.flowerfarm for hosting at such a beautiful location!
And thank you to our sponsors for supporting IMPPA and our event
Kerres USA
Globe Casing Company
VC999 Packaging Systems
Now let’s start thinking about Convention! Make your plans now for March 20-22, 2025 in Evansville, IN. We’ll be teaming up with Kentucky Association of Meat Processors for a don’t miss event!
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It’s a beautiful day for the IMPPA Fall Event!
Thank you to knobstone.flowerfarm for hosting at a wonderful location.
Thank you to our wonderful event sponsors!
Kerres USA
VC999 Packaging Systems
Robert Reiser Inc.
globecasing
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Our Fall 2024 event is right around the corner!
Let’s take a look at the great time had last year!
These fall events are great for meeting people and networking with members and suppliers! They are more laid back than conventions but offer a lot of fun and opportunities!
We hope to see you Sept 7, 2024!
Kentucky Association of Meat Processors
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📢 Attention Packers! 📢
Registration to the 2024 IMPPA & IAMP Joint Convention is due 2/1/24. Visit the IMPPA website at https://imppa.org/2024-imppa-iamp-joint-convention/ for hotel information, convention agendas, trade show, cured meat show and more!
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🌭 Back by popular demand... the Pub & Grub Crawl! 🍻
The Indiana Meat Packers had such a great time at the Pub & Grub Crawl during the 2023 IMPPA & IAMP joint convention in Illinois.... that they decided to have "ROUND 2" in Indiana!
We will spend Thursday evening of the convention traveling to three breweries/pubs where dinner and drinks will be at the packers & suppliers` discretion. A chartered bus will continuously travel to all locations (The Coachman, Nigh Brewing, Brew Link Brewing), all just minutes from the hotel.
Come join the fun!
For more convention information, visit the IMPPA website.
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Make sure you have your hotel rooms reserved by 1/21/24 to enjoy the discounted rates!
Visit the IMPPA website for hotel information, convention agendas, trade show, cured meat show and more!
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Bring your cured products and see how they shape up compared to other packer products from Indiana and Illinois!
Let our experienced judges give you suggestions and tips on ways to make your products stand out in the crowd. Visit the IMPPA website for trade show, cured meat show, registration paperwork and more!
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Help us congratulate Dan McCarthy of McCarthy Equipment as our Supplier Partner of the Year. IMPPA recognized Dan during our recent 2025 Convention in Evansville, IN.
Thank you for the year of service to the meat processing industry.
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At our recent convention, IMPPA recognized an operator and a supplier who has had an impact on the state and the industry.
Gary Parrett is a retired operator who's journey in meat processing began in 1973. He spent decades working in the industry but not just in Indiana. He has impacted from locally to internationally. He has been a mentor to so many within our state.
Help us congratulate Gary on this well deserved award!
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Great evening at our banquet at 2025 convention.
From left to right:
Jennifer Hardin: Executive Secretary of Indiana Meat Packers and Processors Association
Shaun Blake of Miller Scales & Food Machines
Matt Harper of VC999 Packaging Systems
Sam Gettinger Gettinger Family Custom Meats - New Palestine
Micah Beckwith, IN Lt. Governor Lt. Governor Micah Beckwith
Jessica Roosa of This Old Farm
David Coates from Indiana State Department of Agriculture
Kent Sander of Sander Processing and Family Meat Market
Bob Culler of Culler Consulting
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Indiana Meat Packers and Processors Express Concerns Over State, Federal Budget Cuts ... See MoreSee Less

Indiana Meat Packers and Processors Express Concerns Over State, Federal Budget Cuts
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The Indiana Meat Packers and Processors Association (IMPPA) held their annual convention last weekend in Evansville. One topic of discussion was the impact that state budget cuts could have on your lo...0 CommentsComment on Facebook