Chiquita Brands International, Inc. · Cincinnati, OH United States · (NYSE: CQB)
Company Description
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More Companies in These Related Industries: Melon Farming, Banana & Plantain Production, Fruit & Vegetable Canners, Citrus Groves
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This link will open in a new window As one of the world's top banana producers, Chiquita Brands International deals in big bunches. The company grows, procures, markets, and distributes bananas and other fresh fruits and vegetables under the premium Chiquita brand and others. Its products are sold in some 70 countries worldwide. Bananas accounted for 57% of Chiquita's 2008 total sales. Chiquita's other products include whole citrus fruits, melons, grapes, apples, and tomatoes, as well as fresh-cut items, juice, and processed fruit ingredients. The company's Fresh Express unit is the leading seller of packaged ready-to-eat salads in North America. To read the full description, subscribe now.
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Key Chiquita Brands International, Inc. Financials
| Company Type | Public - NYSE: CQB Headquarters |
| Fiscal Year-End | December |
| 2009 Employees | 21,000 |
Chiquita Brands International, Inc. Executives
60 executives listed for Chiquita Brands International, Inc.'s Cincinnati, OH location.
| Title | Name & Bio | Contact |
| Chairman, President, and CEO | Fernando Aguirre | |
| Owners | Evan Gay | |
| SVP and CFO | Michael Sims |
Competition
Competitive Landscape for Chiquita Brands International, Inc.
Demand is driven by federal agricultural policy programs, food consumption trends, and the grain and oilseed export market. The profitability of individual companies depends on maximizing crop yield and minimizing disease risk. Large companies have advantages in highly automated technologies and access to the latest in seed and crop technologies. Small operations can compete effectively by harvesting heirloom, non-genetically modified (GM), or specialty products. The industry is labor-intensive: average annual revenue per employee (operator and hired laborers) is $100,000. To read the full description, subscribe now.Top Chiquita Brands International, Inc. Competitors
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