The company will pay the Commercial and Institutional Indirect Purchaser Plaintiffs $12.75 million.

The complaint was brought on behalf of consumers.

A federal judge in Illinois granted preliminary approval of the deal.

The increase will remain in place for 30 days starting March 18.

Katherine Tai worked for the USTR in 2007.

The company had entered into a plea agreement with the US Department of Justice.

Agreement for Belgravia poultry plant in Fresno provides substantial pay increases, bonuses and a new retirement plan.

Direct purchasers sued the company on allegations of fixing prices for pork.

The deal will add approximately 20,000 outlets worldwide to Inspire’s portfolio.

Two former CEOs for the poultry processer have been indicted.