CONTENTS 72 Automation in packaging technology helps processors overcome labor and efficiency issues. Cover: Dealing with the stigma of mental health in the workplace is a priority for a growing number of meat and poultry processing companies Cover photo: jiris - stock.adobe.com 08 COMMENTARY Academic opportunities 10 BUSINESS NOTES 16 WASHINGTON Scott to lead House Ag 18 INDUSTRY OUTLOOK A rousing rebound 46 POULTRY PROCESSING 86 NAMES IN THE NEWS Speeding ahead 87 SHOWCASE 56 INGREDIENT ISSUES Sodium substitutions 88 CLASSIFIEDS 62 EDUCATION 89 ADVERTISERS Academic visionaries 90 THE INSIDER 68 FOOD SAFETY 22 COVER STORY Up to speed 32 PROCESSOR PROFILE Automatic assistance Maintaining mental health Thomas Foods International is moving on up 40 BEEF PROCESSING 78 SMALL BUSINESS Sharing secrets 84 L A BOR Union resurgence JLS Automation FPL Food grows on 72 PACKAGING SOLUTIONS 4 MEAT+ POULTRY | 01.21 | www.meatpoultry.comhttp://www.meatpoultry.com