Chiquita Returns to Southeast Produce Council Southern Exposure with Engaging Activations and Sustainability Insights

Attendees can meet Miss Chiquita, enjoy fresh fruit and learn about the brand’s latest sustainability efforts

Fort Lauderdale, FL – March 3, 2025 – Chiquita, a global leader in fresh produce, is set to make a return to the Southeast Produce Council’s (SEPC) Southern Exposure event, which exhibits the latest products and services within the produce industry. On March 8 at the Orlando World Center Marriott, Chiquita will be engaging with industry partners and consumers, highlighting its latest sustainability initiatives and product innovations while offering attendees a dynamic brand experience at booth #506.

“As a long-standing leader in the produce industry, SEPC provides the perfect platform for Chiquita to connect with key partners, showcase our commitment to sustainability, and celebrate the bright, fun spirit of Chiquita,” said Juliana Furlan, Director of Marketing at Chiquita North America. “We look forward to sharing our latest innovations and initiatives while bringing attendees an interactive and exciting booth experience.”

Attendees will experience:

• Instagrammable photo opps with Miss Chiquita, the iconic ambassador of fun and fresh bananas.
• Chiquita’s premium products, experiencing firsthand the superior quality and taste of its fresh fruit.
• Exclusive Chiquita swag, featuring the brand’s signature blue and yellow colors.
• Chiquita’s Sustainability Initiatives

Chiquita remains committed to advancing sustainable practices throughout its supply chain, ensuring that the brand’s legacy of quality is matched by responsible farming and innovation. Yelloway One is the latest example of this commitment, highlighting Chiquita’s dedication to tackling the industry’s most pressing challenges while continuing to deliver the best-tasting bananas to consumers worldwide.

Attendees of SEPC Southern Exposure 2025 are invited to visit booth #506 to experience Chiquita’s latest initiatives and celebrate the power of fresh produce in a fun and engaging way.

For more information on Chiquita Brands, visit www.chiquita.com, and to learn more about Chiquita's sustainability initiatives, click here. Please find high-res images linked here.

About Chiquita Brands International
Chiquita is a leading global produce company that is committed to providing both consumers and customers across nearly 70 countries with the highest quality of fruit and service, making Chiquita the banana of choice. For more than 150 years, Chiquita has been proudly producing great-tasting, superior quality bananas. The brand creates a positive impact by implementing the principles of sustainability throughout all of its business practices under the “Behind the Blue Sticker” initiative. Chiquita’s iconic Blue Sticker has been the seal of approval for high-quality fruit, and a celebration of fun, but it also represents an unwavering commitment to sustainable farming, biodiversity and giving back to the communities in which the banana plantations operate. Great-tasting and convenient Chiquita bananas are fat-free, and provide a source of potassium, fiber and vitamin B6. To learn more, visit www.chiquita.com.