What 10 events had the greatest impact on the meat and poultry industry during the 20th century? A survey of industry veterans and leading industry scientists by the American Meat Institute (AMI) suggests that the latter half of the century was particularly eventful. Here's a quick look back at the century that was.
1. Passage of the Federal Meat Inspection Act (1906) -- This law establishes a nationally uniform meat inspection system enforced by a single federal agency, the USDA.