The DOL levied almost $3.8 million in damages.

The processor faces penalties totaling more than $277,900.

The Federal Register stated that the final rule would take effect in February 2024.

The facility sits on the campus of Williams Baptist University.

The country’s agriculture minister came out in support of banning the products.

NPPC, USPOULTRY and the Meat Institute met with OIRA officials to discuss potential detrimental effects the rule could have on small processors.

The bill would require alternative protein products to be labeled ‘imitation.’

The group is concerned USDA’s recent final rule relied on outdated information.

The agency alleges the poultry processor requires chicken producers to pay Koch a penalty for trying to work for competitors.