US nut processor and packager John B. Sanfilippo & Son has announced that it has received a subpoena for the production of documents and records from the antitrust division of the US Department of Justice.

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The company said the request was in connection with an antitrust investigation of the peanut shelling industry.

The Illinois-based company, which distributes its products under brands such as Sunshine Country and Texas Pride, said it expects to cooperate fully in the investigation.

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