Chiquita Brands International
Chiquita Brands International is a leading global distributor of bananas and other produce. The company is headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and operates as a subsidiary of the Brazilian firms Cutrale Group and Safra Group.
Brand Identity Data
HQ Country
Switzerland
HQ City
Fort Lauderdale
Founded
1899
EU Headquartered
Yes
EU Manufactured
No
Ownership Type
private
Stock Exchange
Private
Tax Domicile
CH
Ultimate Parent
Cutrale Group and Safra Group
Carbon Neutral
false
B Corp Certified
No
Supply Chain
Chiquita publishes a code of conduct and participates in the Rainforest Alliance certification program.
Repair / Recycling
No
Ethical Certifications
Rainforest Alliance, SA8000
Verified on October 15, 2026
Corporate Lineage
1899
United Fruit Company formation
The company was established through the merger of the Boston Fruit Company and Minor C. Keith's tropical trading interests.
1970
Renamed to United Brands
The company changed its name following the acquisition of the John Morrell meat packing company.
1990
Rebranded as Chiquita
United Brands changed its corporate name to Chiquita Brands International to focus on its core banana business.
2015
Acquisition by Cutrale and Safra
Chiquita was taken private after being acquired by the Brazilian firms Cutrale Group and Safra Group.