Eric Mittenthal

As the Meat Institute’s Chief Strategy Officer, Eric leads the Protein PACT initiative and the Meat Institute’s framework for continuous improvement to transparently verify progress toward global goals in alignment with consumers’ values and expectations. Prior to joining the Meat Institute, Eric led the International Food Information Council’s (IFIC) communication and media initiatives. He started his career as a broadcast reporter and producer in major media markets, including Atlanta. He holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Cornell University and a master’s degree in Biomedical Sciences from Eastern Virginia Medical School.