The meatpacking industry refers to the sector of the economy involved in the processing and packaging of meat products. It includes various stages such as slaughtering, butchering, and packaging.
Related terms
Upton Sinclair: Upton Sinclair was an American author who wrote 'The Jungle,' a novel that exposed the poor working conditions and unsanitary practices in the meatpacking industry.
Pure Food and Drug Act: The Pure Food and Drug Act was a federal law passed in 1906 as a result of public outcry after 'The Jungle' was published. It aimed to regulate food safety standards by prohibiting adulterated or mislabeled products.
Reforms: Reforms refer to changes made in response to identified problems or issues. In this context, reforms were implemented in the meatpacking industry following the publication of 'The Jungle' to address poor working conditions and improve food safety regulations.