Chiquita’s long-standing sustainability efforts are bearing fruit as the international banana producer’s products were ranked one of top three in the award for Germany’s most sustainable products by the employees and customers of REWE Group (food category).
The Chiquita banana was chosen among a total of 60 products (food and non-food) in the category of “Germany’s most sustainable products”, as part of REWE Group consumer voting 2016. This year’s edition was the 6th instalment of REWE’s award for the most sustainable products.
Photo courtesy of Jochen Rolfes. From left to right: Reinhard Schneider (managing director and owner Werner & Mertz GmbH), Günter Scheinkönig (Managing Director ERDAL-REX GmbH), Thomas D. (The Fantastic Four), Andrew Biles (CEO and President Chiquita Brands International Sarl (CBIS)), Dr. Daniela Bichel (Managing Director of the REWE Group), Christian Schütz (Managing Director of Radeberger Gruppe KG)
“The fact that our bananas have been recognized as one of Germany’s most sustainable products is a tribute to our great efforts, past and present. It is a confirmation that we are on track with our sustainability program, which aims to make a valuable contribution to future generations: to the Chiquita brand, our customers, suppliers, employees and our community, whilst taking the needs of our environment into consideration,” Andrew J. Biles, President and CEO of Chiquita Brands International, said. “It’s a highly significant recognition of our sustainability efforts and spurs our motivation to proudly and resolutely continue on our sustainability journey.”
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