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Emphasizing and promoting food safety to the membership,
the industry, and to those they serve.
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Collecting information about the industry or areas impacting
upon it and communicating it promptly and clearly to the
membership and the community it serves.
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Providing members with formal and informal opportunities
for education and information exchange.
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Serving as a forum and resource for discussion and development
of industry positions and courses of action on ally matter
affecting the industry or its consuming public.
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Promoting worldwide interchange of ideas, uniformity in
world meat and related food standards, and learning opportunities.
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Assisting members to expand into new markets, learn new
skills and business practices.
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Encouraging the principles of efficiency and effectiveness,
while supporting the humane treatment and handling of
animals and livestock.
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Supporting full measure and full disclosure within the
trade and to its community and moving toward an even safer,
healthier meat and food supply for the consumer.
