The Open Markets Institute’s Comments on “Competition in Food Retail and Distribution Markets and Access for Agricultural Producers and Small and Midsized Food Processors.”

WASHINGTON - Open Markets writes to the USDA appreciating the acknowledgment of corporate consolidation within many sectors of the agricultural industry. This comment focuses on “Competition in Food Retail and Distribution Markets and Access for Agricultural Producers and Small and Midsized Food Processors.” In addition, this comment was submitted regarding “Competition and the Intellectual Property System: Seeds and Other Agricultural Inputs.”

Read both statements below.

Download Retail Food Statement Here

Download Seed Input Statement Here