FMI Statement on Misconceptions about Food Price Inflation and Industry Practices

“Americans should feel confident that the food industry has zero tolerance for deceptive practices like price gouging, an illegal activity that has no place in our stores and is inconsistent with the way the food industry conducts its business of feeding American families,” says President and CEO Leslie G. Sarasin.

Minnesota Files Price Gouging Suit Against Egg Producer

September 15, 2021 JD Supra

Although many states of emergency have expired, new lawsuits that allege price gouging continue to be filed.  On September 3, 2021, Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison filed a complaint in Minnesota state court against Sparboe Farms, Inc. alleging the company engaged in price gouging for the sale of eggs in violation of the Minnesota Governor’s executive order.