date:Mar 03, 2014
n the fourth quarter of the previous year.
Chiquitas goals for 2014 include a focus on disciplined contract renewals and acquisitions, accelerated innovation in salads and continued productivity enhancements to generate cost savings. Weather-related headwinds, including plant shutdowns and operational challenges, already have negatively affected first-quarter performance.
In addition, cold weather has adversely impacted customer demand, in particular for salad products at retail and in food se