Del Monte Foods Company, et al.; Prohibited Trade Practices, and Affirmative Corrective Actions

Résumé

In settlement of alleged violations of federal law prohibiting unfair acts and practices and unfair methods of competition, this consent order requires, among other things, Del Monte Corporation and Pacific Coast Producers to terminate the purchase option agreement and the provisions of the supply agreement that relate to planning for the 1995 canning season within three days after this order becomes final, and to terminate the remaining provisions of the supply agreement by June 30, 1995. In addition, the order requires the California-based respondents to obtain, for ten years, Commission approval before acquiring any stock or assets of a United States canned fruit manufacturer and before entering into a variety of marketing, packing, or other agreements with competitors.