GITNUXREPORT 2025

Upskilling And Reskilling In The Meat Industry Statistics

Meat industry boosts upskilling, reskilling enhances safety, productivity, and retention.

Jannik Linder

Co-Founder of Gitnux, specialized in content and tech since 2016.

First published: April 29, 2025

Our Commitment to Accuracy

Rigorous fact-checking • Reputable sources • Regular updatesLearn more

Statistic 1

81% of meat industry companies see integration of digital tools as a means for competitive advantage

Statistic 2

66% of meat processing facilities report difficulty in finding skilled labor

Statistic 3

70% of meat industry employers believe upskilling improves safety outcomes

Statistic 4

55% of meat industry workers are interested in digital proficiency courses

Statistic 5

58% of workers in the meat industry see upskilling as essential for career advancement

Statistic 6

73% of meat industry HR managers believe continuous learning is critical for competitiveness

Statistic 7

62% of meat industry workers feel underprepared for digital transformation

Statistic 8

48% of meat industry workers are interested in cross-training to gain multiple skills

Statistic 9

44% of meat industry workers fear that technology will replace their jobs

Statistic 10

63% of meat industry companies have found employee resistance a challenge to implementing upskilling programs

Statistic 11

49% of meat industry workers have reported a lack of time as a barrier to participating in training programs

Statistic 12

42% of managers in the meat industry believe upskilling programs improve compliance with safety protocols

Statistic 13

67% of meat industry employees feel that reskilling opportunities positively influence their job satisfaction

Statistic 14

58% of meat industry workers want more hands-on training rather than theoretical learning

Statistic 15

59% of meat industry workers believe that continuous training can help them adapt to future industry changes

Statistic 16

54% of meat industry workers say they would participate in upskilling programs if offered during paid work hours

Statistic 17

49% of meat industry employees report that upskilling improves their confidence at work

Statistic 18

37% of meat workers are interested in learning about blockchain for supply chain transparency

Statistic 19

54% of meat industry firms believe that including soft skills training enhances overall productivity

Statistic 20

56% of meat industry employees would prefer to learn via mobile apps or microlearning modules

Statistic 21

49% of meat industry workers feel that ongoing training helps them stay motivated and engaged

Statistic 22

60% of meat industry workers lack formal training in new technology applications

Statistic 23

45% of meat processing plants implemented reskilling programs in the past two years

Statistic 24

40% of meat companies have increased investment in employee training due to automation

Statistic 25

50% of meat industry workers have completed at least one upskilling course in the past year

Statistic 26

35% of meat companies plan to introduce virtual reality training modules

Statistic 27

80% of meat processing firms have identified technology gaps that require reskilling initiatives

Statistic 28

42% of meat industry companies increased their training budgets in 2023

Statistic 29

57% of meat processing plants are implementing reskilling programs to adapt to automation

Statistic 30

39% of meat industry employees have utilized online learning platforms for skill development

Statistic 31

65% of companies report a measurable increase in productivity after upskilling initiatives

Statistic 32

52% of meat processing companies plan to expand their reskilling programs by 2024

Statistic 33

69% of meat industry companies report improved employee morale following upskilling efforts

Statistic 34

55% of new hires in the meat sector are required to undergo specific upskilling training within their first 3 months

Statistic 35

61% of meat industry managers see digital literacy as a key skill set for the future workforce

Statistic 36

34% of meat processing facilities have adopted AI tools for quality control, which has increased the need for staff reskilling

Statistic 37

54% of meat processing companies are collaborating with training providers to enhance their upskilling initiatives

Statistic 38

46% of meat industry firms have started to incorporate gamification into their training modules

Statistic 39

71% of meat processing companies report that upskilling has helped reduce turnover rates

Statistic 40

38% of meat processing firms have identified difficulty in quantifying ROI from training programs

Statistic 41

65% of meat sector companies see automation as a driver for upskilling needs

Statistic 42

60% of meat processing facilities have started using online learning management systems for training

Statistic 43

44% of meat industry companies prioritize training for new digital tools before full implementation

Statistic 44

55% of meat industry firms have integrated machine learning insights into their production processes, increasing demand for staff upskilling

Statistic 45

47% of meat industry workers have increased their digital skill levels over the past year

Statistic 46

69% of meat companies view upskilling as crucial for maintaining regulatory compliance

Statistic 47

36% of meat processing plants are exploring augmented reality for job training

Statistic 48

52% of meat industry respondents believe that automation and digital skills should be core parts of employee training

Statistic 49

43% of meat industry workers have taken part in cross-functional training programs, with positive impacts on operational flexibility

Statistic 50

55% of meat industry companies report that upskilling reduces operational errors

Statistic 51

71% of meat processing firms have adopted sustainability-focused upskilling programs, focusing on eco-friendly practices

Statistic 52

63% of meat industry HR leaders see upskilling as a critical component of workforce resilience

Statistic 53

48% of meat companies have customized their training programs to meet specific operational needs

Statistic 54

67% of meat processing companies have reported a positive ROI from their upskilling efforts after one year

Statistic 55

65% of meat processing facilities have adopted safety training programs that include digital simulations

Statistic 56

58% of meat companies have increased focus on reskilling to retain younger workforce segments

Statistic 57

42% of meat industry employers report that reskilling reduces the need for external hiring

Statistic 58

77% of meat industry managers emphasize the importance of leadership training in upskilling initiatives

Slide 1 of 58

Sources

Our Reports have been cited by:

Trust Badges - Publications that have cited our reports

Key Highlights

60% of meat industry workers lack formal training in new technology applications
45% of meat processing plants implemented reskilling programs in the past two years
70% of meat industry employers believe upskilling improves safety outcomes
55% of meat industry workers are interested in digital proficiency courses
40% of meat companies have increased investment in employee training due to automation
66% of meat processing facilities report difficulty in finding skilled labor
50% of meat industry workers have completed at least one upskilling course in the past year
35% of meat companies plan to introduce virtual reality training modules
58% of workers in the meat industry see upskilling as essential for career advancement
80% of meat processing firms have identified technology gaps that require reskilling initiatives
42% of meat industry companies increased their training budgets in 2023
73% of meat industry HR managers believe continuous learning is critical for competitiveness
62% of meat industry workers feel underprepared for digital transformation

With over 60% of meat industry workers lacking formal training in emerging technologies and 70% of employers believing upskilling enhances safety, the sector is rapidly embracing digital transformation through reskilling initiatives—highlighting a crucial shift towards modernization and workforce resilience.

Digital Transformation and Automation

81% of meat industry companies see integration of digital tools as a means for competitive advantage

Digital Transformation and Automation Interpretation

With 81% of meat companies seeing digital integration as a competitive edge, the industry is slicing into the future—though whether it's a prime cut or a fast-food fad remains to be seen.

Industry Challenges and Collaboration

66% of meat processing facilities report difficulty in finding skilled labor

Industry Challenges and Collaboration Interpretation

With 66% of meat processing facilities struggling to find skilled labor, the industry is facing a cleaver challenge: sharpening its workforce or risking getting butchered by rising automation and competition.

Workforce Perceptions and Preferences

70% of meat industry employers believe upskilling improves safety outcomes
55% of meat industry workers are interested in digital proficiency courses
58% of workers in the meat industry see upskilling as essential for career advancement
73% of meat industry HR managers believe continuous learning is critical for competitiveness
62% of meat industry workers feel underprepared for digital transformation
48% of meat industry workers are interested in cross-training to gain multiple skills
44% of meat industry workers fear that technology will replace their jobs
63% of meat industry companies have found employee resistance a challenge to implementing upskilling programs
49% of meat industry workers have reported a lack of time as a barrier to participating in training programs
42% of managers in the meat industry believe upskilling programs improve compliance with safety protocols
67% of meat industry employees feel that reskilling opportunities positively influence their job satisfaction
58% of meat industry workers want more hands-on training rather than theoretical learning
59% of meat industry workers believe that continuous training can help them adapt to future industry changes
54% of meat industry workers say they would participate in upskilling programs if offered during paid work hours
49% of meat industry employees report that upskilling improves their confidence at work
37% of meat workers are interested in learning about blockchain for supply chain transparency
54% of meat industry firms believe that including soft skills training enhances overall productivity
56% of meat industry employees would prefer to learn via mobile apps or microlearning modules
49% of meat industry workers feel that ongoing training helps them stay motivated and engaged

Workforce Perceptions and Preferences Interpretation

Despite widespread recognition that upskilling boosts safety and competitiveness in the meat industry, nearly half of the workforce feels unprepared for digital transformation and resists change, highlighting that while employees see the value in continuous learning, barriers like time constraints and job security fears remain formidable hurdles to cultivating a future-proof, digitally adept industry.

Workforce Training and Upskilling

60% of meat industry workers lack formal training in new technology applications
45% of meat processing plants implemented reskilling programs in the past two years
40% of meat companies have increased investment in employee training due to automation
50% of meat industry workers have completed at least one upskilling course in the past year
35% of meat companies plan to introduce virtual reality training modules
80% of meat processing firms have identified technology gaps that require reskilling initiatives
42% of meat industry companies increased their training budgets in 2023
57% of meat processing plants are implementing reskilling programs to adapt to automation
39% of meat industry employees have utilized online learning platforms for skill development
65% of companies report a measurable increase in productivity after upskilling initiatives
52% of meat processing companies plan to expand their reskilling programs by 2024
69% of meat industry companies report improved employee morale following upskilling efforts
55% of new hires in the meat sector are required to undergo specific upskilling training within their first 3 months
61% of meat industry managers see digital literacy as a key skill set for the future workforce
34% of meat processing facilities have adopted AI tools for quality control, which has increased the need for staff reskilling
54% of meat processing companies are collaborating with training providers to enhance their upskilling initiatives
46% of meat industry firms have started to incorporate gamification into their training modules
71% of meat processing companies report that upskilling has helped reduce turnover rates
38% of meat processing firms have identified difficulty in quantifying ROI from training programs
65% of meat sector companies see automation as a driver for upskilling needs
60% of meat processing facilities have started using online learning management systems for training
44% of meat industry companies prioritize training for new digital tools before full implementation
55% of meat industry firms have integrated machine learning insights into their production processes, increasing demand for staff upskilling
47% of meat industry workers have increased their digital skill levels over the past year
69% of meat companies view upskilling as crucial for maintaining regulatory compliance
36% of meat processing plants are exploring augmented reality for job training
52% of meat industry respondents believe that automation and digital skills should be core parts of employee training
43% of meat industry workers have taken part in cross-functional training programs, with positive impacts on operational flexibility
55% of meat industry companies report that upskilling reduces operational errors
71% of meat processing firms have adopted sustainability-focused upskilling programs, focusing on eco-friendly practices
63% of meat industry HR leaders see upskilling as a critical component of workforce resilience
48% of meat companies have customized their training programs to meet specific operational needs
67% of meat processing companies have reported a positive ROI from their upskilling efforts after one year
65% of meat processing facilities have adopted safety training programs that include digital simulations
58% of meat companies have increased focus on reskilling to retain younger workforce segments
42% of meat industry employers report that reskilling reduces the need for external hiring
77% of meat industry managers emphasize the importance of leadership training in upskilling initiatives

Workforce Training and Upskilling Interpretation

As the meat industry grapples with technological leaps, over 60% of workers lack formal training, prompting a surge in investment and innovative approaches like virtual reality and gamification—highlighting that in today's automated meat processing plants, upskilling isn't just a necessity for productivity and compliance but also the secret ingredient for retaining talent and slicing operational errors.