Chiquita Unveils New Vessels at Inauguration Event
The ships are the largest in Chiquita’s fleet and will significantly enhance the brand’s shipping capabilities
Fort Lauderdale, FL – September 29, 2023 – Chiquita, the leading banana company, recently held an inauguration event to welcome two new ships into its fleet, the biggest ships that the brand owns to date. To celebrate this monumental occasion, Chiquita hosted an inaugural event, welcoming industry retailers and customers to enjoy activities including an insightful tour of one of the vessels, a lunch at the port and an overview of operations.
The two new vessels, The Explorer and The Voyager, will highlight Chiquita’s dedication to eco-conscious practices and environmental stewardship. The ships will also operate in alignment with Chiquita’s broader sustainability efforts and emphasize the company’s commitment to reducing waste and resource consumption within the maritime industry.
“Chiquita is proud to be a leader in maritime sustainability, and we were honored to celebrate and welcome the ships to our fleet with our esteemed retailer partners and valued customers by our side,” said Carlos Lopez Flores, President of Chiquita Brands. “Our commitment to renewable resources extends to our entire fleet, with these ships setting a precedent for eco-friendly maritime practices.”
The event took place at the Port of Wilmington in Delaware, where retailers and customers had an opportunity to tour The Explorer, partake in a discussion about an overview of its sustainable operations and explore the inside of Chiquita’s shipping containers to celebrate the milestone.
As the largest ships in Chiquita’s fleet, The Explorer and The Voyager will significantly enhance the company’s shipping capabilities, allowing them to deliver high-quality produce to even more consumers worldwide while following the highest sustainability standards. The celebration of Chiquita's Explorer and Voyager vessel inauguration marked a significant milestone, serving as a testament to Chiquita's unwavering commitment to advancing sustainability and innovation within the fruit industry.
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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.
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