AS CENTRAL NEW YORK SEES RECORD HIGH GROCERY COSTS, SCHUMER ANNOUNCES LANDMARK LEGISLATION TO BREAK UP THE MEATPACKING MONOPOLIES, HELP FARMERS, AND DRIVE DOWN COST OF MEAT FOR FAMILIES

WASHINGTON, July 20 -- Sen. Chuck Schumer issued the following press release:

As Central New Yorkers experience some of the fastest price growth for groceries in the country, U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer today stood with Central New York families and local partners at the Tops supermarket in Auburn to introduce the Family Grocery and Farmer Relief Act. The Senator's new landmark legislation would break up the big meat monopolies, boost farmers Upstate, and lower grocery costs for families.

"The meatpacking monopoly is driving up costs for New Yorkers in Central New York at the grocery store and rigging the game against local farmers. Corporate giants dominate the meat market and set prices sky-high for families, all while squeezing profits ...