Several food manufacturing companies have been ordered to pay $53 million in damages for their involvement in a conspiracy to limit the egg supply in the U.S.
Several food manufacturing companies have been ordered to pay $53 million in damages for their involvement in a conspiracy to limit the egg supply in the U.S. The conspiracy took place between 2004 and 2008, during which the companies used various means to increase the price of egg products.
The damages were automatically tripled under federal law, bringing the total to over $53 million.
Food Manufacturing Damages Egg Supply Conspiracy Price Increase
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