US egg producers agree to donate 53 million eggs in pricing probe settlement

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Three major US egg producers have reached an agreement with the Department of Justice and 17 states over allegations of price manipulation. Cal-Maine Foods, Versova, and Hickman's Egg Ranch will supply a total of 53 million eggs to food banks and non-profit organizations, and make $3.3 million in payments to the states, which include New York, California, Texas, and Florida. The New York State Attorney General's office said the companies coordinated between about June 2022 and March 2025 to influence a daily egg price index, leading to higher prices for retailers and consumers. Cal-Maine, which denies all wrongdoing, will donate 30 million eggs and pay $1.5 million as part of the settlement.

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Cal-Maine is the main subject of the settlement, agreeing to donate 30 million eggs and pay $1.5 million over price manipulation allegations.

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Hickman's Egg Ranch is one of the three producers settling price manipulation allegations, though specific terms not detailed.

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Versova is one of the three producers settling price manipulation allegations, though specific terms not detailed.