US: Floods, forex hit Chiquita Q1 profits
By: just-food.com | 1 May 2009
Chiquita Brands International posted a 26% year-on-year drop in first-quarter profit yesterday (30 April) as a result of poor weather and a strong dollar.
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Chiquita Brands International posted a 26% year-on-year drop in first-quarter profit yesterday (30 April) as a result of poor weather and a strong dollar.
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