CINCINNATI, February 3 /PRNewswire/ --
Chiquita Brands International, Inc. (NYSE: CQB) will release fourth quarter and full-year 2008 financial results on Feb. 19, 2009, after the market closes and will host a conference call at 4:30 p.m. EST that day.
To listen to the audio webcast of the conference call, please use the link on Chiquita's home page (www.chiquita.com) or from the StreetEvents network (www.streetevents.com). For telephone access, dial +1-888-726-2459 or +1-913-312-0732.
A replay of the call will be available until March 5. To access, dial +1-888-203-1112 or +1-719-457-0820 and provide the confirmation code 4064878. A transcript of the conference call will be posted to www.chiquita.com as soon as possible after Feb. 19, and will be available from the company's web site for 12 months.
About Chiquita Brands International, Inc.
With annual revenues of approximately US$4 billion, Chiquita Brands International, Inc. (NYSE: CQB) is a leading international marketer and distributor of high-quality fresh and value-added food products - from energy-rich bananas and other fruits to nutritious blends of convenient green salads. The company's products and services are designed to win the hearts and smiles of the world's consumers by helping them enjoy healthy fresh foods. The company markets its products under the Chiquita(R) and Fresh Express(R) premium brands and other related trademarks. Chiquita employs approximately 23,000 people operating in more than 70 countries worldwide. For more information, please visit our web site at www.chiquita.com.
Certain statements may be made on the conference call that may be considered "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Actual results could differ materially from any predictions made.