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Bumble Bee Foods CEO Accused of Price-Fixing Conspiracy

SAY WHAT?!

Christopher Lischewski was indicted by a federal grand jury.

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via The Daily Beast

Christopher Lischewski, the CEO of Bumble Bee Foods, was indicted by a federal grand jury for allegedly taking part in a price-fixing conspiracy, the Justice Department said. The alleged conspiracy involved packaged seafood and took place from 2010 to 2013. According to the Justice Department, Lischewski’s “co-conspirators issued price announcements and pricing guidance in accordance with” prior agreements.

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