RELO Direct® Assists with Relocation of Chiquita Brands Headquarters

CHICAGO– (12/21/11) – RELO Direct®, Inc., announced on November 29, 2011 that it will serve as corporate relocation provider for Chiquita Brands, which is moving its global headquarters from Cincinnati, OH to Charlotte, NC. The move will result in more than 400 positions being relocated to the Charlotte area by 2014.

RELO Direct®, who has been providing relocation support to Chiquita Brands for two years, will facilitate the move with a full range of relocation services, ranging from home marketing to household goods transportation and home finding programs.

Beginning in early December, RELO Direct® staff began assisting Chiquita’s employees to familiarize them with the Charlotte area, followed by individual support from client service managers dedicated to the project.
“We are thrilled to have the opportunity to play a role in the relocation of such a widely-respected company,” notes Pat Leon, executive vice president / coo for RELO Direct®. “We look forward to delivering our services in a way that supports Chiquita’s corporate objectives, while ensuring a smooth relocation for the company’s valued employees.”

Kevin Holland chief people officer of Chiquita Brands, notes, “It was important for us to work with an experienced relocation partner that understands the unique needs of Chiquita and has demonstrated commitment to delivering the best experience for our employees.”

Chicago-based RELO Direct® is a full service employee mobility provider that offers a comprehensive portfolio of program management, departure, destination, and global services. RELO Direct® is a sister company to Leading Real Estate Companies of the World®, a global network of 600 premier real estate firms with 5,000 offices and 150,000 sales associates in more than 30 countries around the world.

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About RELO Direct®
A full-service relocation management company headquartered in Chicago, RELO Direct® offers a high-touch, high-value approach to employee mobility. We offer a comprehensive portfolio of program management, departure, destination, and global services. Our customer-focused approach has resulted in 98% client retention and 98% transferee satisfaction. The company’s core values – Accountability, Leadership, Excellence, Respect and Teamwork –support the goal of providing unparalleled service.

About Chiquita Brands International, Inc.
Chiquita Brands International, Inc. (NYSE: CQB) is committed to Improving World Nutrition, as a leading international marketer and distributor of nutritious, high-quality fresh and value-added food products – from energy-rich bananas, blends of convenient green salads, other fruits to healthy snacking products. The company markets its healthy, fresh products under the Chiquita® and Fresh Express® premium brands and other related trademarks. With annual revenues of more than $3 billion, Chiquita employs more than 21,000 people and has operations in nearly 70 countries worldwide. For more information, please visit our corporate web site at www.chiquita.com.

RELO Direct®
161 N. Clark St., Ste. 1250
Chicago, IL 60601

Contact: Kimberly Ecker / Leading Real Estate Companies of the World® / 312.424.0400 x158 / kecker@LeadingRE.com

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