Chiquita accepts Cutrale, Safra bid after investors reject Fyffes merger

Editor’s viewpoint: Short-termism decides Chiquita’s future

The imminent sale of Chiquita Brands International, the US produce giant, shows how different investment horizons can manifest on a…

Timeline: The latest on the battle over Chiquita’s ownership

Chiquita Brands International, which had lined up a merger with fellow banana supplier Fyffes, has become the subject of takeover…

Chiquita board accepts Cutrale, Safra takeover bid

Chiquita Brands International's board has accepted the US$14.50-a-share takeover offer from Brazilian juice maker Cutrale Group and investment firm Safra…

Chiquita shareholders reject Fyffes merger

Investors in Chiquita Brands International today (24 October) voted against the US produce giant's plan to merge with Ireland-based peer…

Editor’s viewpoint: Chiquita right to stand firm

Chiquita Brands International still appears set on its proposed merger with Fyffes – and the US produce giant is, at…

Chiquita rebuffs sweetened Cutrale-Safra bid

The board of Chiquita Brands International has once again rejected takeover advances from Cutrale Group and Safra Group, insisting their…

Fyffes hits out at new Chiquita bid from Cutrale, Safra

Fyffes has dismissed the new takeover bid from Cutrale Group and Safra Group for its proposed merger partner Chiquita Brands…

Cutrale, Safra up takeover bid for Chiquita

Cutrale Group, the Brazilian juice maker, and investment firm Safra Group have upped their takeover bid for Chiquita Brands International.…

US/BRAZIL: Cutrale, Safra to look at Chiquita books

Chiquita Brands International said today (10 September) it would allow Brazilian bidders Cutrale Group and Safra Group to conduct due…

UPDATE: BRAZIL/US: Cutrale, Safra hit out at Chiquita talks timetable

Cutrale Group and Safra Group today (8 September) insisted Chiquita Brands International has laid down "absurd and unacceptable" conditions for…