Fresh Express, Orlando, Fla., launched Chiquita Bites and Chiquita Sticks.

Chiquita Brands International, Fort Lauderdale, Fla., announced plans to reduce energy consumption of its more than 15,000 40-foot container fleet.

A new batch of 2500 Star Cool Integrated containers from Maersk Container Industry (MCI), Denmark, will be deployed in Chiquita Brands International’s shipping services.

Edisun Microgrids, Inc., Pasadena, Calif., and West Hills Construction, Inc., a Corona, Calif.-based design-build general construction firm, announced a strategic partnership to develop up to 20 MW of commercial and industrial rooftop solar projects utilizing PV Booster, Edisun’s rooftop tracking technology.

Chiquita Brands International, Fort Lauderdale, Fla., is committed to actively and positively impact waste of resources.

Brazil’s Cutrale and Safra Groups acquired Chiquita Brands International, Inc., Charlotte, N.C., via its affiliate, Cavendish Acquisition Corp.

Brazil’s Cutrale-Safra Group acquired Chiquita Brands International Inc., New York, and all outstanding common shares of Chiquita for $14.50 per share in cash.

Fresh Express, a Salinas, Calif.-based subsidiary of Chiquita Brands International Inc., launched new Shredded Broccoli & Cauliflower salad.

Chiquita Brands International Inc., Charlotte, N.C., announced plans to relocate its shipping operations from the Port of Gulfport in Mississippi to the Port of New Orleans after nearly a 40-year hiatus.

Miami-based Quirch Foods launched a licensing agreement with Chiquita Brands, Charlotte, N.C., to sell Chiquita frozen Maduros (ripe plantains), Tostones (green plantains), Yuca (cassava) and fruit pulp (for juice and smoothies).