Cargill, Continental Grain Talk Concessions With Justice Department on Sanderson Chicken Deal
The Justice Department is discussing with
Cargill Inc.
and Continental Grain Co. potential concessions that could clear the way for the companies to acquire poultry processor
Sanderson Farms Inc.,
SAFM -1.44%
according to people familiar with the matter.The discussions with the government involve how farmers and plant workers are paid, the people said. Cargill, an agribusiness giant with meat, grain and food ingredients businesses, and…