Boston Market sues poultry companies over price fixing 07.22.2020 By Ryan McCarthy The lawsuit alleges millions of dollars of losses for the restaurant chain.Read More
Special interest groups accuse Tyson of misleading marketing claims 07.16.2020 By Erica Shaffer The animal welfare and environmental advocates have appealed to FTC to review the matter.Read More
Federal court issues new ruling on California’s foie gras ban 07.16.2020 By Erica Shaffer Out-of-state producers can sell the product to customers in the state.Read More
House representatives introduce cattle transparency measure 07.13.2020 By Ryan McCarthy This is a companion piece of legislation to a bipartisan Senate bill.Read More
Complaint alleges racial discrimination at major meat processors 07.10.2020 By Erica Shaffer Worker advocates filed the action with AMS of the US Department of Agriculture.Read More
Coalition urges Congress to fund inspection shortfall at US ports 07.01.2020 By Joel Crews An estimated $630M shortage in 2021 is related to COVID-19 impact.Read More
Lawmakers propose bill to allow meat sales across state lines 07.01.2020 By Ryan McCarthy The bipartisan bill would give smaller processors more retail options.Read More
Families suing Tyson after workers die during pandemic 06.30.2020 By Ryan McCarthy The lawsuit alleges three workers were not informed of the risk associated with the COVID-19 outbreak.Read More
UFCW union reports more than 90 COVID-19 deaths among members 06.29.2020 By Ryan McCarthy The group also asked for stricter enforcement of guidelines at plants.Read More
Lawmakers launch meatpacker probe 06.24.2020 By Erica Shaffer US Senators Cory Booker and Elizabeth Warren have questions about processors’ exports to China.Read More