KEARNEY, MO. — The Meat Buyer’s Guide (MBG) will now be co-managed by the American Meat Science Association (AMSA) and the Meat Institute, announced the groups on Nov. 18. The first editions under their management will be published in 2024 and 2025.

Established in 1961, the MBG summarizes the US Department of Agriculture’s Institutional Meat Purchase Specifications (IMPS) with supplementary photos, product descriptions and other relevant industry information. The MBG is used both domestically and internationally, serving federal, state, and local government agencies, foodservice providers, processors, exporters, universities and industry associations.

“We are thrilled to integrate the Meat Buyer’s Guide into AMSA’s growing product offerings,” said Collette Kaster, chief executive officer of AMSA. “This partnership allows us to continue providing technical resources to the industry while ensuring the guide remains a cornerstone of meat product communication and procurement.”

The agreement seeks to ensure the continuity of future development of this industry resource.

“The Meat Institute has long recognized the importance of the Buyer’s Guide to the industry,” said Julie Anna Potts, President and CEO of the Meat Institute. “We are glad to partner with AMSA and benefit from their expertise as we renew and preserve this resource for our members, students and customers.”

The Meat Institute and AMSA will upgrade the MBG in phases, with an initial print of Edition 9 set to run in December 2024, followed by a comprehensive update and re-release in 2025. The fully updated version will include new photos along with updated technical information.

The groups plan to release Edition 10 of the MBG in the fourth quarter of 2025.

AMSA will maintain inventory. Orders and inquiries may be addressed to the association.