MINNEAPOLIS, MN – In a shocking turn of events, Agri Stats Inc. has been accused of organizing and managing unlawful information exchanges among chicken, pork, and turkey processors in four states.
According to a civil antitrust lawsuit filed by the Antitrust Division and joined by the Attorneys General of Minnesota, California, North Carolina, and Tennessee, Agri Stats allegedly facilitated anticompetitive information exchanges among broiler chicken, pork, and turkey processors in the four states.
The lawsuit, which was filed in the District of Minnesota, alleges that Agri Stats’ actions have affected food prices for consumers across the country. Assistant Attorney General Jonathan Kanter of the Antitrust Division stated, ‘We are pleased that our state law enforcement partners in Minnesota, California, North Carolina, and Tennessee are joining our efforts to address these serious allegations.’
Anyone with information about collusion in agricultural industries or competitors sharing competitively sensitive information is encouraged to contact the Antitrust Division’s Citizen Complaint Center at 1-888-647-3258 or antitrust.complaints@usdoj.gov. Information about anticompetitive practices in livestock and poultry markets can also be submitted to the USDA and Justice Department’s Agricultural Markets Enforcement Partnership at www.farmerfairness.gov.
The lawsuit is a significant blow to Agri Stats, which has allegedly been engaging in unlawful activities for years. The company’s actions have far-reaching consequences, affecting consumers and the agricultural industry as a whole.
The case against Agri Stats is a reminder that the Antitrust Division and state Attorneys General will not tolerate anticompetitive practices in any industry. We will continue to work tirelessly to protect consumers and ensure a level playing field for businesses.
View the filing here.
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Key Facts
- State: Minnesota
- Category: White Collar Crime, Organized Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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