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Ex-Broiler Contractors Sue Five Integrators

09/19/2020

A family contracted with Pilgrim’s Pride Corp. in Texas has filed suit against Tyson Foods Inc, Sanderson Farms Inc, Pilgrim’s Pride Corp, Perdue Foods LLC, and Koch Foods alleging that data sharing on grower compensation provided integrators with an unfair advantage.  In addition, the plaintiffs allege collusion with respect to “no poach agreements” that restricted the ability of potential contractors to negotiate equitable remuneration. Agri-Stats® Inc and other integrators have been named as co-conspirators.

 

In response to the lawsuit, Tyson Foods maintains that it operates according to a Contract Poultry Farmer’s Bill of Rights and is guided in policy by a Poultry Farmers’ Advisory Council.  Tyson Foods claims that the average duration over which contractors have worked with the integrator exceeds 15 years.  Contracts with growers extend three to seven years or longer and there is no restriction on farmers entering into contracts with other integrators in their areas of operation.  When approached by reporters neither Pilgrim’s Pride nor Perdue Farms would comment based on pending litigation.


 
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