The Missouri wholesaler distributes specialty meat products.

The two sides will meet this week to negotiate.

The facility currently produces Hillshire Brands products.

Exports of beef to China are driving much of the market.

The company said the item is estimated for six people to consume.

The company told the panel some of its reasons for paying the ransom earlier in 2021.

The agency first announced this program in June.

The plant-based products use yellow peas.

The trade association said the holiday dinner will cost 14% more this year.

The company agreed to pay $12.75 million in this case.