March 1, 2010
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — The former owner of a California food company remains in custody after pleading not guilty to federal price-fixing charges in a case involving buyers for some of the nation's largest food chains.
Frederick Scott Salyer entered the not guilty pleas to seven counts of racketeering, wire fraud and obstruction of justice during his arraignment Friday.
After the hearing, the 54-year-old Salyer was ordered detained until another hearing set for Wednesday.
Prosecutors say Salyer bribed purchasing managers to buy tomato products from his company, Monterey-based SK Foods.
The attorney representing Salyer, Malcom Segal, did not immediately return a call seeking comment.
Buyers from Kraft Foods Inc., Frito-Lay Inc., Safeway Inc. and B&G Foods Inc. have pleaded guilty to accepting bribes in the case.
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