date:Aug 14, 2014
Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley is pressing the Justice Department to heavily scrutinise the proposed acquisition by Tyson Foods of Hillshire Brands.
In a letter to the department, Sen Grassley said he was concerned about how the merger could increase concentration and decrease competition in the US pork industry.
He also said he was concerned about the impact on consumer choice and the price of pork.
Independent, small producers have been to my office to express their own concern. In particular,