Investigation and a potential class action lawsuit against SK Foods, Ingomar Packing Company, Los Gatos Tomato Products and Intramark USA, Inc. on behalf of persons and entities that purchased processed tomato products directly from any of the these Tomato Producers and/or Packers at any point after January 2006.
This investigation focuses on whether these Tomato Producers/Packers conspired to allocate contracts, fix prices, and engage in other anticompetitive conduct with respect to the sale of processed tomato products. It has been reported that this alleged conduct is the subject of an ongoing Grand Jury investigation. The tomato products at issue include tomato paste and other processed tomato products to be used in the manufacturing of other foods such as ketchup, salsa, soups, and juices.
Defendant Details
Name (Stock Symbol)
Brief Description
SK Foods
SK Foods grows and processes vegetable products for re-manufacturers, retail and foodservice marketers.
Ingomar Packing Company
Ingomar Packing Company makes tomato paste and other tomato-based products.
Los Gatos Tomato Products
Los Gatos Tomato Products owns a tomato paste processing facility.