DOJ request extends wait period for Sanderson Farms acquisition 12.22.2021 By Erica Shaffer The federal agency is seeking more information about the proposed transaction.Read More
NAMI: Prop 12 modifications helpful, law remains flawed 12.20.2021 By Erica Shaffer Meanwhile, two food companies publicly announce compliance with the law.Read More
Poultry antitrust case ends in mistrial 12.20.2021 By Erica Shaffer Jurors could not reach a verdict after four days of deliberations.Read More
Animal welfare groups sue California over proposed Prop 12 implementation 12.03.2021 By Erica Shaffer The state hasn’t released final regulations for the industry to follow.Read More
Lawmaker urges DOJ probe into poultry company practices 11.23.2021 By Erica Shaffer Sen. Elizabeth Warren claims the ‘heavily concentrated poultry industry’ drives higher prices for poultry.Read More
JBS USA finalizes settlement for another pork price-fixing lawsuit 11.22.2021 By Ryan McCarthy The company agreed to pay $12.75 million in this case.Read More
Iowa OSHA fines Agri Star in February explosion investigation 11.04.2021 By Ryan McCarthy The agency fined the company more than $28K for the violations.Read More
2019 Smithfield shooter sentenced to up to 20 years in prison 11.02.2021 By Ryan McCarthy The North Carolina man was convicted of the attempted murder of two people.Read More
Attorneys seek $60 million for work on price fix settlements 11.01.2021 By Ryan McCarthy Two law firms helped negotiate an end to lawsuits against major poultry companies.Read More
DOL division files lawsuit to obtain overtime pay for poultry workers 11.01.2021 By Ryan McCarthy Two other poultry businesses have ongoing litigation with the agency.Read More