United Fruit Company
United Fruit Company, American corporation founded in 1899 to grow and market bananas. In 1970 it became part of the United Brands Company, which was renamed Chiquita Brands International in 1990.
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Article Title:
United Fruit Company
Website Name:
Encyclopaedia Britannica
Publisher:
Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc.
Date Published:
02 February 2024
Access Date:
February 22, 2025