‘Let me REMIND each one of you…’: DOJ launches antitrust probe into skyrocketing meat prices
The US Department of Justice has confirmed an active antitrust investigation into the US cattle and beef market, raising concerns about industry concentration and rising meat prices. Officials revealed that investigators have already reviewed more than 3 million documents and interviewed key industry participants as part of the probe. Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche urged whistleblowers to come forward with information about potential wrongdoing in the industry.