Southeastern Meat Association (SEMA) - Southeastern Meat Association (SEMA)

The Southeastern Meat Associaton

The Southeastern Meat Association (SEMA) is an organization of persons, firms or corporations who are meat and/or poultry packers, processors or distributors, and firms furnishing services or supplies to the packers, processors and distributors. Member companies represent the top meat producers and suppliers in the Southeast.

SEMA strives to provide networking, partnership and educational opportunities to its members to ensure the success of all its 300 member companies. The annual convention provides an excellent opportunity to learn and network with others in the meat industry.

2020 Virtual Fall Forum with NAMI Annual Meeting and Board of Directors Meeting

09-24-2020

Based on the impact of COVID-19, the safety of the attendees and global health recommendations regarding large, in-person gatherings the Meat industry Food Safety Conference has transitioned to a virtual event this year.

Join fellow Meat Institute members and industry colleagues during the Fall Forum virtual sessions, which will provide regulatory and legislative updates from industry experts and Washington insiders as well as the Annual Meeting and Fall Board of Directors meetings.

Animal Care and Handling Conference

10-13-2020 - 10-16-2020

Based on the impact of COVID-19, the safety of the attendees and global health recommendations regarding large, in-person gatherings the Animal Care and Handling Conference has transitioned to a virtual event this year.

With the meat and poultry industry processing 32 million cattle, 126 million hogs, 2 million sheep and lamb, and 237 million turkeys in 2018, animal handling issues are vitally important to our industry and the success of our businesses. From in-depth instruction by species to “big picture” sessions that address key strategies for managing the changing needs and trends, including the impact of consumer expectation on animal welfare, the Animal Care and Handling Conference for the Food Industry offers instruction at a range of levels from leading academic and industry experts.

Listeria monocytogenes workshop

10-20-2020 - 10-22-2020

Based on the impact of COVID-19, the safety of the attendees and global health recommendations regarding large, in-person gatherings the Listeria monocytogenes workshop has transitioned to a virtual event this year.

About the Event
Every day, RTE manufacturers face the challenge of controlling Listeria monocytogenes in order to produce safe, nutritious products. In addition, this workshop provides critical information to help processors stay up to date on regulatory issues and changes. The Foundation for Meat & Poultry Research & Education has worked with experts from across the industry to develop a learning experience tailored to meet those challenges.

From sanitation to corrective actions and sampling plans to data analysis, Listeria control involves your whole team. Not only does the Advanced Listeria monocytogenes Intervention and Control Workshop have presentations on the latest developments in Listeria control and real-life examples from people with plant experience, it features breakout sessions and case studies designed to give you first-hand knowledge to apply to your plant.