CONTENTS 30 Equipment suppliers take a broad view of the kill floor and humanity when pursuing technological advances. Cover: The processing and packaging equipment pioneers of the past are responsible for the efficient, productive and safe meat operations of today. Cover photo: Sealed Air/CRYOVAC brand 08 COMMENTARY Sustaining the drumbeat 10 BUSINESS NOTES 12 WASHINGTON US moves toward 'net zero' 14 CENTENNIAL Technological evolution SOSLAND PUBLISHING years 36 TECHNOLOGY Cooking with care 42 PROCESSING Immersion innovations 48 BIOSECURITY Exercising preparedness 54 INGREDIENT ISSUES Maintaining moisture 60 FOOD SAFETY Constant pressure 66 PACKAGING SOLUTIONS Accentuating esthetics 72 SMALL BUSINESS Making a curtain call 76 NAMES IN THE NEWS 78 SHOWCASE 80 CLASSIFIEDS 81 ADVERTISERS 82 THE INSIDER ANIMAL WELFARE 20 FROM THE CORRAL Refining the framework 22 CONFERENCE REPORT Specialty program pros and cons 26 INDUSTRY INITIATIVE In protein we trust 30 TOOLS OF THE TRADE Advancing the stun 4 MEAT+POULTRY | 11.21 | www.meatpoultry.com Meynhttp://www.meatpoultry.com