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
Sep 15
What an awesome aspect to the IMPPA Fall Event!
After breaking down a pork carcass, the culinary team at Ivy Tech prepared an amazing dinner with the cuts.
It was an awesome opportunity to try different cuts and flavors!
Sep 13
⭐ Platinum Sponsor Spotlight: VC999 ⭐
We’re excited to recognize VC999 Packaging Systems as a Platinum Sponsor of the 2026 IMPPA Fall Event!
As a valued Supplier Member, VC999 is known for providing high-performance vacuum packaging systems and solutions designed to help meat processors extend shelf life, protect product quality, and improve operational efficiency. Their focus on reliability, innovation, and customer support makes them a trusted partner throughout the industry.
We’re grateful for VC999’s continued support of our associations and their commitment to helping our members succeed.
Please join us in thanking VC999 for their Platinum sponsorship of the 2026 Fall Event.
Sep 13
🌟 Platinum Sponsor Spotlight: Darling Ingredients 🌟
The Indiana Meat Packers and Processors Association is proud to recognize Darling Ingredients as a Platinum Sponsor of our 2026 Fall Event.
Darling Ingredients is a global leader in transforming animal by-products and food waste into sustainable ingredients used in feed, food, fuel, and fertilizer. By helping meat processors responsibly manage by-products, Darling plays a critical role in supporting operational efficiency, environmental stewardship, and the long-term sustainability of the protein industry.
With a strong commitment to innovation, safety, and service, Darling Ingredients partners closely with processors to create value at every step of the supply chain—turning today’s challenges into tomorrow’s opportunities.
We sincerely thank Darling Ingredients for their continued support of IMPPA and their dedication to advancing Indiana’s meat processing industry.
Sep 12
What a great Saturday morning…. Learning great knowledge from Dr. Jonathan Campbell of Kerres USA.
Dr. Campbell has a wealth of knowledge and is such as excellent educator!
The information provided in the Jerky Safety Requirements was invaluable to our members.
Thank you Dr. Campbell for giving us your time and sharing your expertise.
Sep 11
Great learning experience with a pork fabrication course!
Maximizing the whole hog for value added cuts! Same hag, higher price points!
Thank you to Indiana Pork Farmers for the donation of hog for a great learning experience.
Sep 11
We are Ivy Tech starting our day learning about maximizing pork processing!
Thank you to our sponsor Darling Ingredients Inc. for supporting IMPPA and the event!
Mar 23
Sponsors are a vital part of a successful convention! We are grateful for our 2026 Convention sponsors and we want to say thank you!
Mar 20
Good morning from Fort Wayne!
Convention 2026 is going to be GRAND!
Mar 20
And that’s a wrap…. Day 1 of the 2026 convention is in the books and what a great day of plant tours and a wonderful reception hosted by Miller Sales!
Michigan Meat Association
Mar 19
Gathering for a great meal! Thank you E&L Farm and Processing for preparing a wonderful lunch during the bus tour.
Michigan Meat Association
Mar 19
The 2026 Convention is here and off to a great start!
The bus tours are underway and it looks like a great tour!
Michigan Meat Association
Mar 12
In just one week from today we will be kicking off our 2026 Convention!
See you in Fort Wayne!
What an awesome aspect to the IMPPA Fall Event!
After breaking down a pork carcass, the culinary team at Ivy Tech prepared an amazing dinner with the cuts.
It was an awesome opportunity to try different cuts and flavors!
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⭐ Platinum Sponsor Spotlight: VC999 ⭐
We’re excited to recognize VC999 Packaging Systems as a Platinum Sponsor of the 2026 IMPPA Fall Event!
As a valued Supplier Member, VC999 is known for providing high-performance vacuum packaging systems and solutions designed to help meat processors extend shelf life, protect product quality, and improve operational efficiency. Their focus on reliability, innovation, and customer support makes them a trusted partner throughout the industry.
We’re grateful for VC999’s continued support of our associations and their commitment to helping our members succeed.
Please join us in thanking VC999 for their Platinum sponsorship of the 2026 Fall Event.
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🌟 Platinum Sponsor Spotlight: Darling Ingredients 🌟
The Indiana Meat Packers and Processors Association is proud to recognize Darling Ingredients as a Platinum Sponsor of our 2026 Fall Event.
Darling Ingredients is a global leader in transforming animal by-products and food waste into sustainable ingredients used in feed, food, fuel, and fertilizer. By helping meat processors responsibly manage by-products, Darling plays a critical role in supporting operational efficiency, environmental stewardship, and the long-term sustainability of the protein industry.
With a strong commitment to innovation, safety, and service, Darling Ingredients partners closely with processors to create value at every step of the supply chain—turning today’s challenges into tomorrow’s opportunities.
We sincerely thank Darling Ingredients for their continued support of IMPPA and their dedication to advancing Indiana’s meat processing industry.
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What a great Saturday morning…. Learning great knowledge from Dr. Jonathan Campbell of Kerres USA.
Dr. Campbell has a wealth of knowledge and is such as excellent educator!
The information provided in the Jerky Safety Requirements was invaluable to our members.
Thank you Dr. Campbell for giving us your time and sharing your expertise.
...


1 CommentsComment on Facebook
Great learning experience with a pork fabrication course!
Maximizing the whole hog for value added cuts! Same hag, higher price points!
Thank you to Indiana Pork Farmers for the donation of hog for a great learning experience.
...





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We are at Ivy Tech starting our day learning about maximizing pork processing!
Thank you to our sponsor Darling Ingredients Inc. for supporting IMPPA and the event!
...

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