The legislation stated that it would clarify the definition of beef and pork for labeling purposes by requiring alternative proteins to display the word “imitation” on their packaging.
The six-week antitrust trial accused the poultry processor of working with major players like Tyson Foods, Perdue Farms, Pilgrim’s Pride and many others to reduce the poultry supply chain, prior to the company's merger with Wayne Farms.
The agency explained that the Organic Livestock and Poultry Standards rule
would promote a fairer and more competitive market for organic livestock producers by making consistent standards for organic livestock and poultry production.