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October 30, 2007

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Chiquita announces restructuring

Cincinnati-based Chiquita Brands International Inc. Monday outlined a restructuring plan and management changes that the company hopes will improve the firm's profitability by consolidating operations and simplifying its overhead structure.
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* California avocado loss estimate reduced
* ITC affirms orange juice dumping ruling
* Comments sought on leafy greens proposal
* Leadership program seeks candidates
* PACA actions
* Retail Roundup

 

Outside the Insider

* Congressional hearing triggers alarm over lax pest inspections (CFBF.com)
* Bill would boost access to fruit, vegetables in schools
* Tiny bites fill pockets of food companies (tbo.com)
* [United Kingdom] Organic food rule change warning (bbc.co.uk)
* Genebanks maintain plant genetic material (tristateneighbor.com)
* Organic apple grower: Results worth the effort (leelanaunews.com)
* [China] Return of a not-so prodigal fruit to its land of origin (chinadaily.com)

 

People

CHRIS GARDELLA is no longer connected with Farmers Fruit Express Inc., Capitola, California.

MARIE-HELENE SIMARD is now on the phones as assistant controller for Brooks Tropicals Inc., Homestead, Florida. BETHSIE GOUSSE is no longer with the company.

JASON HENDRICKSON is now director purchasing/business development for Wholesale Produce Supply Co. LLC, Minneapolis, Minnesota. REED SIBET has been named director of sales and marketing.

RAYMOND YEN co-founder of Yen Bros Food Service Ltd., Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada has passed away.

MIKE ANDERSON and AARON HUBBARD are now on the phones at Accu-Trans Inc., Bakersfield, California. DALE HARRIS is no longer connected.

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