The Justice Department has reached a settlement with Agri Stats, a data provider for meat processors, resolving an antitrust lawsuit alleging collusion in the poultry industry. Under the agreement, Agri Stats will pay a $350,000 fine and expand data access to non-competitors like grocery chains, while facing restrictions on sharing sensitive pricing and sales information. The case centers on claims that meat companies used Agri Stats’ platforms to coordinate supply reductions and price hikes without direct communication, violating antitrust laws.