Chiquita Brands International , Inc.

ITEM 1- BUSINESS GENERAL Chiquita Brands International, Inc. (“CBII”) and its subsidiaries (collectively, “Chiquita” or the company) operate as a leading international marketer and distributor of bananas and other fresh produce sold under the “Chiquita” and other brand names in approximately 80 countries, and packaged salads sold under the “Fresh Express” brand name primarily in the United States. The company also distributes and markets fresh-cut fruit ... ( www.chiquita.com )