American Association of Meat Processors

The American Association of Meat Processors (AAMP), is North America's largest meat trade organization. The AAMP membership has been bringing safe, wholesome, and quality meats and foods to America's tables since 1939. Membership includes more than 1,700 medium-sized and smaller meat, poultry and food businesses: slaughterers, packers, processors, wholesalers, in-home food service business, retailers, deli and catering operators, and industry suppliers. AAMP members are from the U.S., Canadian provinces and several foreign countries. AAMP's Board of Directors, consisting of 20 members, have general executive powers and general jurisdiction of all business of the association. AAMP also has an affiliation membership that consists of 33 state, regional and provincial meat trade organizations. It is the mission of the American Association of Meat Processors to advance and improve the meat and related food industry.

AAMP History

The American Association of Meat Processors has a very extensive history. AAMP was founded in 1939 in Des Moines, Iowa, by a small group of meat business operators who were looking for ways to promote their products and their businesses. Through the years AAMP and its membership has diversified to satisfy the demands of its customers.

AAMP Staff

AAMP maintains a permanent headquarters and staff to perform the day-to-day needs of its membership. For efficiency, each staff member focuses on specific issues related to the needs of its membership.

AAMP Affiliated Members

AAMP has numerous state, regional, and provincial associations representing meat and poultry businesses.

AAMP Allied Members

AAMP has numerous members that do not process meat, but represent the meat and poultry industry.

AAMP Award Winners

AAMP has established a variety of awards to recognize individuals within its membership that have shown excellence in specific categories.

AAMP Committees

AAMP has a variety committees that consist of AAMP members and AAMP staff employees.

Membership

Membership in AAMP provides many benefits and services. With your dues, AAMP maintains a permanent headquarters and staff to do many things that you don't have time for. They'll read the reports, write the letters, make the telephone calls - then tell you how to have a voice in the decisions that affect you business.

Membership Benefits & Services

Membership in AAMP doesn't cost much, but it's an investment that can pay off many times throughout the year. AAMP provides a variety of benefits and services to its membership.