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Congratulations to all the winners of the 2026 IMPPA/MMA Cured Meat Competition!
We had over 150 entries in this competition across two states!
Keep up the great work!
Please help us congratulate all the winners!
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FSIS is considering a revision to how it defines establishment sizes for purposes of its oversight of meat and poultry establishments and egg products plants. Since 1996, FSIS has used Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) size categories, which are based on employee count and annual sales, to analyze the impact of regulations and tailor assistance to small entities. More recently, FSIS has also applied volume-based thresholds to categorize establishments to analyze the impact of regulations and for establishing Agency sampling frequencies or setting sampling requirements for the regulated industry.
FSIS has classified establishments as very small (fewer than 10 employees or annual sales under $2.5 million), small (10-499 employees), or large (500 or more employees). As of December 2025, there are 2,961 very small, 2,847 small, and 508 large FSIS-regulated establishments.
This advance notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPR) requests stakeholder input on whether FSIS should update its establishment size definitions and, if so, how. You can read more information and leave a comment at Regulations.gov. AAMP will be offering its comments soon, but if you would like to send us your thoughts, feel free to email us at sam@aamp.com. All comments must be submitted to FSIS by May 26, 2026.
www.regulations.gov/document/FSIS-2026-0001-0001
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The Indiana Meat Packers and Processors Association is pleased to announce the new 2026 Board of Directors!
JJ Everett of Manley Meats as President
Kenny Dewig of Rexing Butcher Shop as Vice President
Whitney Stahlhut of Integrity Meats as Secretary
Shaun Blake of Miller Scales & Food Machines as Past President and Treasurer
Mark Lafay of Old Major Market
John Merkley of Merkley and Sons
Kent Sander of Sander Processing and Family Meat Market
Garth Steckler of First Capitol Meats
Mike Gotkowski of Robert Reiser Inc.
Jonathan Campbell of Kerres USA
Technical Advisors are Bob Culler, Sam Gettinger and Brian Richert.
Jennifer Hardin’s role has been officially updated from Executive Secretary to Executive Director, effective following the Association’s 2026 annual convention.
This title change reflects the significant leadership, strategic direction, and day-to-day operational responsibilities that Jennifer has undertaken in service to the Association and its members.
As we look forward to year ahead, we are very excited to have a strong board who is dedicated to the association and serving the members.
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Thank you to Country Harbor Agency for the great giveaway at our 2026 convention with the Michigan Meat Association!
Look at those happy winners!
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We had the privilege to honor three people during our 2026 convention.
Thank you to Matthew Harper of VC999 Packaging Systems for his support to our association and industry.
Matt was awarded the IMPPA Supplier of the Year award.
We also acknowledged Sam Gettinger of Gettinger Family Custom Meats - New Palestine with the Bob Culler Outstanding Service Award. Sam has served the association with many hats and now serves as a Technical Advisor with our MPILP program.
Janice Fisher of Fisher Meats was honored with our 2026 Legacy award. She has left a legacy after serving as the Executive Secretary for more than 2 decades.
Thank you to all award winners and it was a privilege to present the awards to you! Thank you for what each of you do to serve the meat processors of Indiana.
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Sponsors are a vital part of a successful convention! We are grateful for our 2026 Convention sponsors and we want to say thank you!
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