Trial for Pilgrim’s Pride CEO Delayed to February
A federal judge has delayed the price-fixing trial of Pilgrim’s Pride CEO Jayson Penn to next year after both prosecutors and Penn’s defense attorneys asked for more preparation time. …
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Union Sues Pilgrim’s Pride in Connection to Ongoing Price-Fixing Case
A union chapter representing workers at Pilgrim’s Pride Corp. locations across the U.S. is suing the Greeley-based chicken packer, claiming that the alleged price-fixing by executives there damaged the value of its pension fund. …
Indicted CEO of Pilgrim’s Pride Takes Leave to Focus on Legal Defense
Pilgrim’s Pride Corp. said Sunday that Jayson Penn, its president and CEO, is taking a leave of absence to focus on his defense in a price fixing indictment. …
Pilgrim’s Pride CEO and Other Chicken Industry Executives Indicted for Price Fixing
Four current and former chicken industry executives, including Pilgrim’s Pride CEO Jayson Penn, have been indicted for price fixing. …
Pilgrim’s Pride Shares Soar as Chicken Regains its Popularity
More Americans are buying poultry at the supermarket, and more restaurants are adding chicken sandwiches to their menus. That’s led to the company being “short to tight” on supplies that are ready for the meat cases at grocery stores, Jayson Penn, chief executive officer of Pilgrim’s Pride, told analysts on a call Thursday. …