Chiquita Brands International

Miami based Quirch Foods, LLC opens new distribution center in Greensboro, North Carolina

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, March 5, 2020
Transport, Supermarket, Convenience store, Restaurant, Bar, Family, Food, Beverage, Consumer, Logistics, Supply chain management, Supply chain management, Retail, Economy, Articles, Food, Chiquita Brands International, Distribution, Business

Quirch Foods, LLC opens its sixth distribution center in Greensboro, North Carolina.

Key Points: 
  • Quirch Foods, LLC opens its sixth distribution center in Greensboro, North Carolina.
  • The expansion is an essential component to the growth of the company which seeks to continue expanding and leveraging its distribution reach.
  • We continue to look for opportunities to expand our reach and find strategic locations which will facilitate a well-executed distribution.
  • Quirch Foods is the exclusive distributor of Chiquita Brands frozen Tropicals and Fruits, Panamei Seafood, Kikiriquirch poultry and Mambo Foods.

Employees agree that Bath Fitter is officially a Great Place to Work

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, December 3, 2019
Banana production, Chiquita Brands International, Fruit production, United Fruit Company, Springfield, Economy of the United States, Industries, Food industry

"To be recognized as a Great Place to Work is an incredible achievement, not least of all because the judges were our own employees," says Chiquita Allen, Human Resources Manager.

Key Points: 
  • "To be recognized as a Great Place to Work is an incredible achievement, not least of all because the judges were our own employees," says Chiquita Allen, Human Resources Manager.
  • "At Bath Fitter, our vision is to be a great company to work for and do business with and this achievement supports that vision," said Jason Otts, Plant Director.
  • Following a response rate of 84 percent of our employees, Bath Fitter's Springfield manufacturing plant, located just north of Nashville, was voted a Great Place To Work.
  • Great Place to Work helps organizations quantify their culture and produce better business results by creating a high-trust work experience for all employees.

Chiquita Teams Up with Artist Ricardo Cavolo to Create Limited-Edition Sticker Series

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, December 3, 2019
Stickers, Graphics software, Tilt Brush, Chiquita Brands International, Goods economics), Graphic design, Infographics

Cavolo created the unique designs using the digital Google Tilt Brush, a virtual reality (VR) app that generated the stickers in 3D .

Key Points: 
  • Cavolo created the unique designs using the digital Google Tilt Brush, a virtual reality (VR) app that generated the stickers in 3D .
  • "Ricardo Cavolo's artwork is bright and fun, making him the perfect artist to highlight the brand's mission of bringing out the fun side of healthy snacking."
  • Ricardo Cavolo was excited to team up with Chiquita to help provide a fun and colorful design for the brand's Iconic Blue Sticker - known as a symbol for Chiquita's tasty, bright yellow bananas since 1963.
  • "I often incorporate bright yellow colors into my work because they're bold and powerful," said Ricardo Cavolo.

Global Organic Banana Market 2019-2023

Retrieved on: 
Monday, July 29, 2019
Fruit production, Banana production, Food industry, Food and drink, Product certification, Companies, Banana industry, Tropical agriculture, Fyffes, Chiquita Brands International, Organic food

Also, our global organic banana report has observed market growth factors such as the health benefits of organic banana, new product launches based on organic banana, and introduction of innovative packaging.

Key Points: 
  • Also, our global organic banana report has observed market growth factors such as the health benefits of organic banana, new product launches based on organic banana, and introduction of innovative packaging.
  • However, impact of natural calamities on organic banana production, distribution challenges, and enforcement of stringent regulations may hamper the growth of the organic banana industry over the forecast period.
  • With the presence of several major players, the global organic banana market is fragmented.
  • This robust vendor analysis is designed to help clients in improving their market position, and in line with this, this report provides a detailed analysis of several leading organic banana manufacturers, which include Chiquita Brands International Srl, Coliman Group, Del Monte Fresh Produce Co., Dole Food Co. Inc., and Fyffes Ltd.
    Also, the organic banana market analysis report includes information on upcoming trends and challenges that will influence market growth.

Synchrony Elects Fernando Aguirre, former CEO of Chiquita Brands, to its Board of Directors

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, July 24, 2019
Communication design, Graphic design, Synchrony, Chiquita Brands International, Brand, Business, Industries, Marketing

STAMFORD, Conn., July 24, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Synchrony (NYSE: SYF), one of the nation's premier consumer financial services companies, today elected Fernando Aguirre , former chairman and CEO of Chiquita Brands International, to its board of directors, effective immediately.

Key Points: 
  • STAMFORD, Conn., July 24, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Synchrony (NYSE: SYF), one of the nation's premier consumer financial services companies, today elected Fernando Aguirre , former chairman and CEO of Chiquita Brands International, to its board of directors, effective immediately.
  • "Fernando is a seasoned business executive with expertise as a public company CEO and deep consumer and marketing experience.
  • We are excited about adding his skills and expertise to the Synchrony board," said Margaret Keane, CEO, Synchrony.
  • "His business acumen as well as his perspective on digital marketing and branding will be a great asset to Synchrony and our shareholders."

Chiquita Launches New Chiquita Bites and Chiquita Sticks

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, July 10, 2019
Meals, Food and drink, Human behavior, Articles, Snack, Chiquita Brands International, Fresh Express

ORLANDO, Fla., July 10, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Fresh Express, the leader in retail packaged salads, is taking snacking to a new level with the launch of Chiquita Bites and Chiquita Sticks.

Key Points: 
  • ORLANDO, Fla., July 10, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Fresh Express, the leader in retail packaged salads, is taking snacking to a new level with the launch of Chiquita Bites and Chiquita Sticks.
  • Two new on-the go snacks in bite-sized form make planning delicious and refreshing snacks for weekend getaways or school lunches a breeze.
  • Chiquita Bites savory snack packs featuring fresh fruit, cheese and nuts contain at least 7 grams of protein and come in single-serve trays, making them a perfect anytime, anywhere snack for the whole family.
  • Chiquita Bites and Chiquita Sticks are now currently rolling out to retailers nationwide.

Chiquita Launches Fitness Stickers to Boost Health and Wellness

Retrieved on: 
Monday, July 1, 2019
Banana production, Chiquita Brands International, Fruit production, United Fruit Company, WW International, Companies, Physical exercise, Food and drink, Food industry

Beginning today, more than 200 million Chiquita bananas will be sporting a collection of 10 fitness stickers with simple and quick exercise challenges to help promote a healthy diet and lifestyle.

Key Points: 
  • Beginning today, more than 200 million Chiquita bananas will be sporting a collection of 10 fitness stickers with simple and quick exercise challenges to help promote a healthy diet and lifestyle.
  • This new sticker series is a reminder that fitness can be fun and easy, and a Chiquita banana can serve as a complement to a healthy routine.
  • These short and simple fitness challenges are for all fitness levels and aim to help maintain a healthy lifestyle and improve body tone and vitality.
  • For more information such as healthy recipes using Chiquita bananas and fitness tips for the summer, visit https://www.chiquita.com/ .

Socati Board of Director Appointments Bring Significant Leadership Experience to Accelerate Company Growth, Advance Hemp Industry

Retrieved on: 
Monday, June 10, 2019
Health, Retail, Cosmetics, Food, Beverage, General Health, Companies, Economy of the United States, Industries, New York Stock Exchange, Procter & Gamble, Owens Corning, Chiquita Brands International, Edward F. Lonergan, Health, Retail, Cosmetics, Food, Beverage, General Health, Companies, Economy of the United States, Industries, New York Stock Exchange, Procter & Gamble, Owens Corning, Chiquita Brands International, Edward F. Lonergan

The new board members are:

Key Points: 
  • The new board members are:
    Edward Lonergan, former president and CEO of Chiquita Brands International Inc. (NYSE:CQB) and of Diversey Inc.
  • He was president of Gillette Europe from 2002-2006 and spent more than 20 years before that in management at Procter & Gamble (NYSE:PG).
  • Inc., chairman of DRB Systems and on the board of Owens Corning (NYSE: OC).
  • This important group of executives brings years of invaluable experience in their industry sectors, as well as the foresight to help mature the industry.

Chiquita Appearing on Season 2 of Emmy-Nominated Tomorrow's World Today

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, April 24, 2019
Banana production, Chiquita Brands International, Fruit production, United Fruit Company, Tomorrow's World, Television in the United Kingdom, Television series, Industries

PITTSBURGH, April 24, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Season Two of Tomorrow's World Today will surely a-peel to viewers with a visit to Chiquita headquarters in Guatemala and Panama.

Key Points: 
  • PITTSBURGH, April 24, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Season Two of Tomorrow's World Today will surely a-peel to viewers with a visit to Chiquita headquarters in Guatemala and Panama.
  • Tamara Krinsky, the field reporter for Tomorrow's World Today, learns about the logistics of getting bananas from the field to the store when she visits Chiquita facilities in Guatemala.
  • "Chiquita is delighted to be featured on Tomorrow's World Today, a cutting-edge consumer program which examines how pioneers use natural and technological resources to create a more sustainable society," said Carlos Lopez Flores, President of Chiquita.
  • Tomorrow's World Today, nominated for a 2019 Daytime Emmy, returns to Science Channel for season two beginning Saturday, May 4 at 8am.

Chiquita Teams Up with Snapchat Ahead of World Banana Day

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, March 27, 2019
Banana production, Food and drink, Fruit production, Chiquita Brands International, United Fruit Company, Articles, Agriculture, Snapchat, Banana

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., March 27, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Chiquita Brands International, the world's leading banana company,announced a new partnership with Snapchat, the global multimedia messaging app, which will allow consumers to have fun with Chiquita in honor of World Banana Day on April 17th.

Key Points: 
  • FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., March 27, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Chiquita Brands International, the world's leading banana company,announced a new partnership with Snapchat, the global multimedia messaging app, which will allow consumers to have fun with Chiquita in honor of World Banana Day on April 17th.
  • The World Lens turns Snapchatters into a dancing Chiquita Banana character.
  • The Face Lens turns their faces into a Chiquita Banana.
  • Serving nearly 70 countries, Chiquita provides consumers and customers with the highest quality of fruit and service, making Chiquita the banana of choice.