US soup sales drop 21% when compared to last year’s strong fourth quarter.

Union members ratified the agreement in principle reached on Aug. 29.

Undercover video of acts of cruelty resulted in the termination of 13 workers and suspension of its GAP certification. 

The company said it was the largest increase in 15 years.

Michael McHenry of The McHenry Group will retain a minority stake in the Dirty Bird brand.

Employees rejected a proposed contract in July over health care costs and low wages.

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The trade is expecting a slight decline.