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		Chiquita officials in Cincinnati have been aware of the problem for several months, but their efforts to solve it have been unsuccessful, according to company sources and internal voice-mail messages provided the Enquirer by a high-level company source.
		Chiquita, in a statement through its lawyers, said the company acknowledged that the Costa Rican government coroner declared the cause of death to be organophosphate poisoning.
		Chiquita dismissed the IUCN as "a confederation of environmental interest groups." The IUCN is a federation of conservation groups and government agencies with several important U.S. institutions as official members.
	www.feri.com /lurkingbear/Political/chiquita.txt (19769 words)

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		Chiquita Brands International is a leading international marketer, producer and distributor of high-quality bananas and other fresh produce, which are sold primarily under the premium Chiquita® brand.
		In addition to the banana republic legacy, Chiquita, a poster child for environmental villainy, was accused of poisoning workers and tropical ecosystems with agricultural chemicals long outlawed in the United States.
		Chiquita's IT staff was hit hard: Nearly a quarter of the department's employees were cut, and nearly all its supplemental contract staff was eliminated.
	www.lycos.com /info/chiquita-brands-international.html (517 words)

	CHIQUITA BRANDS INTERNATIONAL Inc
		Chiquita’s operations are more concentrated on bananas (±60%); expansion in 1990-91 increased their long-term debt.
		Chiquita Brands was, for decades, the world's largest banana producer and distributor, and still claims to be premier in bananas.
		Chiquita reduced its presence in Japan in 1994, but Dole had severe problems with Del Monte, which was seeking a distribution system into the Japanese market through price-cutting.
	www.soc.duke.edu /~s142tm09/corporate.htm (3402 words)

	An Empire Built on Controversy - Chiquita SECRETS Revealed MIKE GALLAGHER & CAMERON McWHIRTER / Cincinnati Enquirer ...
		Chiquita and its subsidiaries are engaged in pesticide practices that threaten the health of workers and nearby residents, despite an agreement with an environmental group to adhere to certain safety standards.
		In an internationally controversial case, Chiquita called in the Honduran military to enforce a court order to evict residents of a farm village; the village was bulldozed and villagers run out at gunpoint.
		Chiquita Chairman and CEO Carl H. Lindner Jr., his family and associates made legal but controversial contributions to political figures at a time the company desperately sought U.S. backing in a trade dispute over banana tariffs in Europe.
	www.mindfully.org /Pesticide/chiquita/chiquita02.htm (1357 words)

	Chiquita Release (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		The purchase price paid to Chiquita will consist of $110 million in cash and approximately 968,000 shares of Seneca preferred stock that will be convertible into an equal number of shares of Seneca series A common stock, which closed on the NASDAQ at $16.47 per share on March 6, 2003.
		Chiquita Processed Foods, which operates 12 U.S. processing plants in the upper Midwest and West, had sales and operating income of $404 million and $8 million, respectively, in 2002 and $417 million and $9 million, respectively, in 2001.
		Chiquita Brands International is a leading international marketer, producer and distributor of high-quality fresh and processed foods.
	www.lakesidefoods.com /chiquita.htm (480 words)

	Chiquita Brands International News (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		International today announced that it has appointed Michael J. Holcomb, 47, to vice president of corporate sales and customer development, where he will be responsible for the company's global sales...
		Chiquita Brands South Pacific Limited has today set its target to achieve an after tax profit of $10 million, with an EBIT of approximately $20 million inclusive of the contribution from Queensland Mushrooms.
		Chiquita Brands South Pacific Ltd says it's targeting an after tax profit of $10 million in fiscal 2007, after a difficult period last year when its banana operations were damaged by cyclone Larry.
	www.topix.net /com/cqb (692 words)

	Chiquita Brands
		Cincinnati-based Chiquita Brands International, Inc. is the largest producer and distributor of bananas in the United States, accounting for roughly one quarter of the world’s banana production.
		The Rainforest Alliance, an international nonprofit organization dedicated to the conservation of tropical forests, researched and developed comprehensive standards and guidelines against which trained assessors evaluate farms.
		Chiquita is the only global banana company to have undertaken and met the strict environmental standards.
	www.winwinpartner.com /Purchasing%20and%20Procurement/ssChiquitaBrands.html (341 words)

	Responsible Shopper Profile: Chiquita Brands
		Chiquita recently announced plans to break into the green marketplace with the production of Fair Trade Certified bananas, however plans were called off when a hurricane wiped out the plantation and all workers were laid off.
		Chiquita is among the companies cited for operating in Colombia in a way that further threatens unionized workers, restricts organized labor and voilates basic rights.
		The pesticide, a soil fumigant sold under the brand names Nemagon and Fumazone, is suspected of causing sterility, testicular atrophy, miscarriages, birth defects, liver damage and cancer when inhaled or absorbed by the skin, according to the lawsuit.
	www.coopamerica.org /programs/rs/profile.cfm?id=202 (1482 words)

	SEC Info - Chiquita Brands International Inc - 10-K - For 12/31/95 - EX-13
		The Company's system of internal accounting controls, which is supported by formal financial and administrative policies, is designed to provide reasonable assurance that the financial records are reliable for preparation of financial statements and that assets are safeguarded against losses from unauthorized use or disposition.
		The excess ($16 million) of the carrying value over Chiquita's share of the fair value of the investees' net assets at the date of acquisition is being amortized over periods ranging from 10 to 40 years.
		Chiquita has interest rate swap agreements to fix the rate of interest on approximately $49 million of its variable rate ship and container loans maturing between 1998 and 2001.
	www.secinfo.com /d32m8.92.8.htm (5215 words)

	CSRwire.com - News from Chiquita Brands International, Inc.: 'Corporate Conscience Award' Presented to Chiquita by ...
		Chiquita received the honor this year for its long-term partnership with the Rainforest Alliance, a leading international conservation organization, which set in motion the integration of corporate responsibility into Chiquita's core management and reporting systems.
		Chiquita began working in 1992 to achieve certification of its Latin American banana farms to the Rainforest Alliance's rigorous environmental and social standards that are designed to promote sustainable land-use practices.
		Chiquita has also worked with its independent growers to achieve the same standards, and now more than 65 percent of the company's purchased bananas from Latin America come from Rainforest Alliance-certified farms, up from 33 percent two years ago.
	www.csrwire.com /PressRelease.php?id=2185 (660 words)

	Chiquita Brands International, Inc.: Admin. Proc. Rel. No. 34-44902 / October 3, 2001
		Chiquita Brands International, Inc. is a New Jersey corporation with its headquarters in Cincinnati, Ohio.
		Chiquita's Colombian operations consist of, among other things, a number of banana farms located throughout the country and an import/export port facility located in Turbo.
		Chiquita's policies and procedures contain strict guidelines regarding the use of a discretionary expenses account.
	www.sec.gov /litigation/admin/34-44902.htm (872 words)

	Chiquita Brands International to Acquire Fresh Express
		Chiquita Brands International, Inc. (NYSE: CQB) today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the Fresh Express unit of Performance Food Group (Nasdaq: PFGC), for US$855 million in cash.
		Chiquita Brands International is a leading international marketer, producer and distributor of high-quality bananas and other fresh produce, which are sold primarily under Chiquita(R) premium brands and related trademarks.
		Additional information on factors that could influence Chiquita's financial results is included in its SEC filings, including its Annual Report on Form 10-K and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q. (i) See reconciliation in Exhibit A at the end of this release.
	www.just-food.com /ia.aspx?id=1431 (1337 words)

	Chiquita Brands International Information, Latest News, Articles (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		Cincinnati-based Chiquita Brands International Inc. said Thursday its loss widened in the fourth quarter in part because of lower prices and increased tariffs in Europe for its banana business.
		Chiquita Brands International Inc. said Thursday its loss widened in the fourth quarter in part because of lower prices and increased tariffs in Europe for its banana business.
		Chiquita Brands International today announced that it has appointed Michael J. Holcomb, 47, to vice president of corporate sales and customer development, where he will be responsible for the company's global sales organization.
	www.market-day.net /news/chiquita-brands-international.php (360 words)

	'How can you take money from a corporation . . . doing that kind of thing to perfectly good and totally innocent ...
		Chiquita's subsidiaries engage in pesticide practices that endanger the health of banana workers and nearby residents, despite an agreement with an environmental group to adhere to certain safety standards.
		Chiquita is known globally as a leading international producer of wholesome and healthy foods and as a good corporate citizen - investing in local communities, building schools and improving the quality of life for tens of thousands.
		Chiquita is proud of its work and denies the false implications of the Enquirer's article.
	www.mindfully.org /Pesticide/chiquita/chiquita24.htm (916 words)

	Chiquita Brands obtains credit waiver - Boston.com
		Chiquita Brands International Inc., which sells fruit and produce, said Friday it obtained a waiver from its lenders through Dec. 15 regarding its senior credit facility as it deals with the fallout from the spinach-related E. Coli outbreak.
		WASHINGTON --Chiquita Brands International Inc., which sells fruit and produce, said Friday it obtained a waiver from its lenders through Dec. 15 regarding its senior credit facility as it deals with the fallout from the spinach-related E. Coli outbreak.
		The waiver is to the credit agreement dated Sept. 30, from "certain financial institutions as lenders, and Wachovia Bank, National Association, as administrative agent," according to a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
	www.boston.com /business/articles/2006/10/06/chiquita_brands_obtains_credit_waiver?mode=PF (202 words)

	SignOnSanDiego.com > News > Business -- Chiquita announces plans to buy bagged salad maker Fresh Express
		CINCINNATI – Chiquita Brands International Inc., a leading grower of bananas and fresh-cut fruit, announced Wednesday it is buying Salinas, Calif-based Fresh Express, the nation's top seller of bagged salads, from Performance Food Group Co. for $855 million in cash.
		Chiquita estimates the fresh-cut salad market at $2.7 billion annually and growing, as health- and convenience-minded consumers more frequently buy prewashed and prepackaged salads.
		On Tuesday, Chiquita said it earned $25 million, or 61 cents a share, in the quarter ended Dec. 31, compared with $8 million, or 19 cents a share, in the same period a year ago.
	www.signonsandiego.com /news/business/20050223-1346-chiquita-freshexpress.html (636 words)

	Sample Letter to Chiquita Brands International, Inc. (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		According to Human Rights Watch's report, "Tainted Harvest: Child Labor and Obstacles to Organizing on Ecuador's Banana Plantations," the general manager of Chiquita's Ecuadorian subsidiary believes that Chiquita is "not in a position to demand" respect for labor rights on its supplier plantations.
		Chiquita receives roughly 60 percent of its Ecuadorian bananas from plantations independently certified as ECO-OK, allegedly upholding certain labor and environmental standards, but the other roughly 40 percent come from non-certified occasional suppliers on which, according to the general manager of Chiquita's Ecuadorian subsidiary, "we do not check" labor rights.
		I understand that Chiquita has taken the rare step of negotiating an agreement governing labor rights on Latin American banana plantations with international trade union bodies, has adopted an internal code of conduct, and has issued a corporate responsibility report.
	www.hrw.org /campaigns/ecuador/chiquita.htm (296 words)

	Chiquita Brands International Jobs: Vault Chiquita Jobs & Employment Profiles
		Chiquita insiders say, however, that the amount of travel varies by position.
		One insider reveals that the "casual," "constantly changing" corporate culture favors those who are "aggressive" and who "take the time to define their career goals carefully." Insiders are also thrilled by "the free banan......
		Chiquita Brands International employee surveys are collected by Vault editors, Vault Gold Surveys provide detailed information on jobs and employment at specific employers.
	www.vault.com /jobs-company/Chiquita-Brands-International.html (246 words)

	Chiquita \| News
		Already a source of top quality bananas, a Chiquita farm in Costa Rica is now also a unique eco-tourism destination, as the Nogal Reserve, a protected area of rainforest on the farm, has been designated an official wildlife refuge by the country’s government.
		Chiquita Brands International, Inc. (NYSE:CQB) announced today that independent auditors have certified its banana farms in Colombia, Costa Rica and Panama to the Social Accountability 8000[1] labor and human rights standard and the EUREPGAP[2] food safety standard.
		Chiquita's operations are the first to earn SA8000 certification in each of these countries.
	www.chiquita.be /eur/news.htm (219 words)

	Chiquita Brands International Inc (CQB) Full Description \| Stocks \| Reuters.com
		Chiquita Brands International, Inc. (Chiquita) operates as an international marketer and distributor of bananas and other fresh produce sold under the Chiquita and other brand names in over 60 countries.
		Chiquita also markets bananas in the Middle East and Far East, primarily through a joint venture, which sources its bananas from the Philippines.
		Chiquita owns a subsidiary in Chile that sources fresh produce items from that country for marketing in North America, Europe, Asia and Latin America.
	stocks.us.reuters.com /stocks/fullDescription.asp?symbol=CQB (663 words)

	S&P lowers Chiquita Brands ratings - Boston.com
		On Thursday, Chiquita posted a third-quarter loss hurt by a steep goodwill impairment charge, lower demand in Europe, and consumer fears over tainted spinach.
		Chiquita is seeking an amendment of its credit facility to prevent it from violating rules of the facility.
		Chiquita shares gained 29 cents to $13.60 during midday trading on the New York Stock Exchange.
	www.boston.com /business/markets/articles/2006/11/03/sp_lowers_chiquita_brands_ratings (213 words)

	Chiquita Brands International Reports Third Quarter 2005 Results
		The company had a net loss of $20 million, or ($0.49) per diluted share, in the same period a year ago, including $20 million of other expense that was mostly the premium to refinance $250 million of Senior Notes.
		An audio webcast of the call will be available at http://www.chiquita.com until Nov. 15, 2005; after that date, a transcript of the call will be available on the website for 12 months.
		Chiquita Brands International, Inc. (http://www.chiquita.com) is a leading international marketer and distributor of high-quality fresh and value-added produce, which is sold under the Chiquita(R) premium brand, Fresh Express(R) and other related trademarks.
	www.prnewswire.com /cgi-bin/stories.pl?ACCT=104&STORY=/www/story/11-01-2005/0004205821&EDATE= (1478 words)

	CalTrade Report - CHIQUITA RELOCATES OPERATIONS TO PORT HUENEME
		Chiquita Brands International, Port of Hueneme, CalTrade Report, LauritzenCool - CHIQUITA RELOCATES OPERATIONS TO PORT HUENEME - CalTrade ReportAsia Quake Victims CINCINNATI, Ohio — 08/03/04 — Chiquita Brands International Inc. has announced it will relocate its US West Coast port operations from the Port of Long Beach to Port Hueneme, effective November 1.
		Chiquita also announced a long-term operating agreement with refrigerated cargo carrier LauritzenCool, which specializes in the international transport of perishable goods.
		Chiquita Brands International - headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio - is a leading international marketer, producer and distributor of high-quality bananas and other fresh produce, which are sold primarily under the premium Chiquita brand.
	www.caltradereport.com /eWebPages/page-two-1091549435.html (425 words)

	Chiquita Brands International Fourth Quarter Earnings Call - Earnings
		Chiquita expects the new banana tariff program of the European union to have a negative impact in 2006.
		This summary is based on the fourth quarter fiscal 2005 earnings call conducted by Chiquita Brands International, Inc. (CQB: chart) on February 22, 2006.
		Chiquita reported quarterly net loss of $19 million or 45 cents per share.
	www.123jump.com /earnings-story/Chiquita-Brands-International-Fourth-Quarter-Earnings-Call/16829 (882 words)

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