Business
Chiquita has sealed a deal to be acquired by two Brazilian companies for about $681 million, with the U.S.
Oct. 27, 2014
Food
Chiquita Comes Into Her Own: Chiquita banana, long the symbol of United Fruit Co. and its successor company, United Brands, will finally take over as a corporate name.
Feb. 28, 1990
World & Nation
Chiquita: A March 29 editorial said that Chiquita Brands International was “caught” making payments to rebel groups in Colombia in violation of U.S. law.
April 2, 2008
Chiquita bananas, the product that inspired the term “banana republic” when owner United Brands abetted the overthrow of various Latin American countries, will finally take over as the corporate name of United Brands.
Feb. 27, 1990
Chiquita Brands International Inc.: The fresh-food company said its third-quarter operating income of $2.3 million was five times higher than last year’s.
Nov. 7, 1990
Chiquita Brands International Inc. has suitors willing to pay roughly $611 million for its bananas.
Aug. 11, 2014
Chiquita Brands International Inc., owner of the Fresh Express bagged-salad brand, suspended its dividend Monday and said its third-quarter earnings would be hurt by the outbreak of E. coli linked to spinach.
Sept. 26, 2006
Chiquita Brands International Inc., which last year emerged from Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, sold a City of Commerce-based potato and onion distributor to a management-led buyout group for about $7 million in cash.
Jan. 22, 2003
Chiquita Brands International Inc. named James B.
Jan. 31, 2001
Chiquita Brands International Inc.: The food and food-processing company reported first-quarter net income of $49.1 million, up 14% from the year-ago period.
May 8, 1991