More specifically, the complaint claims that Cargill's turkeys sold under the Shady Brook Farms and Honeysuckle White brands are not raised by "independent family farmers," even though it says so on the label. According to the complaint just filed with the Federal Trade Commission, Cargill is also not a fair partner to any independent family farming operation. Cargill uses its 'independent family farmers' narrative to imply that the Products have far-reaching benefits for workers, animals, and the environment." Cargill's advertising pulls the wool over consumers' eyes while stealing the market from independent family farmers." The filing also notes that the company is "consistently ranked as one of the largest polluters of air and waterways in the country."

Source: The Nation November 24, 2020 18:45 UTC