Membership & Product Export Directory - The online AMI Membership and Product Export Directory contains listings of more than 1,100 member companies, subsidiaries and plants with their addresses, telephone numbers, and main contacts. Product information is cross-referenced by manufacturer and product category. The portal serves both as a member directory and a buyer's guide, giving your company exposure and access to an entire range of companies in the meat and poultry industry.

Domestic and International Trade Referral Service - AMI is committed to assisting its members in the domestic and international markets. The Institute keeps members abreast of current developments in international news and markets via fax bulletins. AMI works to build relationships between producers, processors, suppliers, distributors and retailers. It serves as a clearinghouse for business and professional referrals and domestic and international trade opportunities. Please visit our trade leads section for more information.

AMI Risk Management Program - This program offers a unique opportunity for AMI members to obtain comprehensive commercial, property and casualty insurance coverage. Program components include product recall, environmental risk, product tampering and contamination, and workers compensation. Another component of this program is product liability coverage for equipment manufacturers. The Risk Management Program is extremely attractive to small- and medium-sized AMI members who may experience difficulty finding broad coverage at reasonable prices. For more detailed information, contact the program administrator, MacDougall Risk Management, at 800/815-0060. For more information on AMI's Risk Management Program, go to AMI's Discounts Program section.

Member Affinity Programs - AMI is continually negotiating programs for its members, utilizing members combined buying power to save them money. AMI offers members substantially discounted rates on Cable & Wireless long distance and Airborne Express overnight shipping. For more information, go to AMI's Affinity Program section.

Committee Participation - AMI committees are organized to provide specialized information on topics of mutual interest. Member companies nominate representatives to participate on policy committees to focus on broad functional and operational areas. Committee members work together to formulate industry policy on emerging issues, which is then considered by the AMI Board of Directors for final action.

Networking Opportunities - AMI members can take advantage of valuable networking opportunities at the Annual Meat Conference with colleagues from every facet of the industry. The biennial International Meat, Poultry & Seafood Convention & Exposition is the industry's leading event, the best-attended, longest-running and largest meat and poultry event in the Americas and an excellent place to meet leading industry experts and explore the latest trends and technologies affecting the industry. For more information, see our meetings page.

AMI Professional Staff - AMI offers members instant access to a team of professionals that can help members improve their bottom line. Whether they have questions regarding how to handle a media interview, or how to promote their products internationally, or inspection issues facing them daily in the plant, members have access to any one of AMI's professional staff.

Marketing Assistance - AMI offers members access to its membership list as a benefit of membership. Have a direct mail piece about your new product or service? Contact AMI's Member Services Department at memberservices@MeatAMI.com to get a tailored list designed to help you reach your target audience. Available electronically, this free service for AMI members can help you increase awareness of your product.