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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\u2019s Egg Ranch (Hickman\u2019s) illegally coordinated to influence a daily price index for eggs, which increased prices for retailers and consumers across the nation, per the AG\u2019s office.<\/p>\n
According to the AG\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n
The companies are now required to end their illegal coordination to manipulate prices and fully cooperate with oversight from each participating state, the AG\u2019s office said.<\/p>\n
\u201cAs Pennsylvania families continue to feel the impact of rising food costs, businesses should compete fairly \u2014 not conspire to drive prices higher,\u201d Attorney General Sunday said. \u201cThis 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.\u201d<\/p>\n
A total of 53 million eggs will be donated to food banks and nonprofit organizations in participating states, including Pennsylvania. The AG\u2019s office said that the companies will also pay a combined $3.3 million to the states.<\/p>\n
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