This June 6th marks World Meat Day, an international initiative that highlights the essential role of meat in human nutrition and the commitment of the livestock and meat sector to sustainability, animal welfare, and innovation.
ANAFRIC presents this global celebration to recognize the importance of meat as a source of key nutrients, as well as the daily efforts of thousands of professionals who make responsible and safe production possible, generating employment and cohesion in our rural areas.
International Congress in Warsaw
As part of World Meat Day, an International Congress is being held in Warsaw, Poland, organized by the Polish Meat Association and the European Union. This event will bring together experts, institutional representatives, scientists, and industry professionals to address the current and future challenges of the meat industry.
Venue: Sofitel Warsaw Victoria Hotel
Date: June 6, 2025
Agenda Highlights:
9:00 – 9:30: Participant Registration
9:30 – 9:45: Conference Opening
9:45 – 10:45: Panel I – “Meat in the Human Diet: Facts and Myths”
11:00 – 12:30: Panel II – “Sustainability and Responsible Production”
12:30 – 1:30: Lunch Break
1:30 – 3:00: Panel III – “The Meat Industry in the European Economy”
3:00 – 3:15: Closing
See the full agenda here: https://swiatowydzienmiesa.pl/en/agenda-2/
World Meat Day Declaration
The conference will feature presentations: The official World Meat Day Declaration, a document that underscores the sector’s commitment to responsible meat production, based on science, transparency, and respect for the consumer. Some key points from the declaration:
- Meat is an essential source of high-quality protein, vitamins, and minerals that contribute to healthy human development.
- The meat sector continually works to improve animal welfare, reduce environmental impact, and promote sustainable practices.
- Dietary decisions should be based on scientific evidence and not on misperceptions or ideologies.
- It is essential to support farmers, ranchers, and local producers as guarantors of food security and the rural economy.
You can read the full declaration here:
Puedes leer la declaración completa aquí: https://swiatowydzienmiesa.pl/en/declaration/
