(WHTM)– Millions of eggs will be delivered to Pennsylvania organizations as a result of a multi-state investigation that found an illegal scheme to manipulate egg prices, according to the Pennsylvania Attorney General’s Office.
The AG’s office said that 3.4 million eggs are being delivered to Pennsylvania food banks and community organizations after a multistate settlement with some of the nation’s largest egg producers.
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The investigation by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and attorneys general nationwide found that Cal-Maine Foods (Cal-Maine), Versova/Centrum (Versova), and Hickman’s Egg Ranch (Hickman’s) illegally coordinated to influence a daily price index for eggs, which increased prices for retailers and consumers across the nation, per the AG’s office.
According to the AG’s office, the investigation found that egg producers secretly coordinated their bidding activity to influence the daily egg prices published by Urner Barry from June 2022 to March 2025.
The companies are now required to end their illegal coordination to manipulate prices and fully cooperate with oversight from each participating state, the AG’s office said.
“As Pennsylvania families continue to feel the impact of rising food costs, businesses should compete fairly — not conspire to drive prices higher,” Attorney General Sunday said. “This settlement holds these companies accountable for manipulating egg prices and delivers a direct benefit to Pennsylvanians through millions of eggs that will help feed families in need across the Commonwealth.”
A total of 53 million eggs will be donated to food banks and nonprofit organizations in participating states, including Pennsylvania. The AG’s office said that the companies will also pay a combined $3.3 million to the states.
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