Chiquita Risk Report
Explore Chiquita across six non‑financial risk dimensions:ESG, Workforce, News & Media, Cybersecurity, Legal & Regulatory, Operational. Unlock the full report, original sources and timelines, and enable continuous monitoring.
Summary
👥 labor & workforce
Chiquita has faced significant labor challenges in 2025, primarily in Panama, where unionized banana workers engaged in a strike leading to massive layoffs. These labor issues have resulted in Chiquita halting its operations in the region, affecting its production and workforce stability. The company is currently navigating the repercussions of these actions and negotiating amidst tensions with the local workforce and government.
- Chiquita laid off thousands of workers over a strike in Panama, suspending operations indefinitely 🗓 May 2025- June 2025.
- The entire Chiquita banana workforce in Panama was laid off 🗓 June 2, 2025.
- The Panama strike ended after a pension agreement 🗓 June 12, 2025.
⚖️ legal & regulatory
Chiquita has faced various legal issues, primarily surrounding its operation of the Chiquita Canyon Landfill in California. These issues have led to fines, lawsuits, and increased regulatory scrutiny. The management is working towards compliance to prevent further legal action and financial penalties.
- Los Angeles County filed several lawsuits against Chiquita Canyon Landfill due to odors and health complaints 🗓 December 2024.
- Alarming odor issues and potential health risks have led to increased enforcement orders and regulatory scrutiny 🗓 April 2025 - June 2025.
🏗️ operational & business continuity
Operational disruptions have primarily emerged from Chiquita's labor and legal challenges. The ongoing strike and regulatory penalties relating to the Chiquita Canyon Landfill have influenced the company's ability to maintain business continuity. Chiquita is actively seeking to resolve these operational risks.
- Chiquita's operations in Panama were shut down due to the prolonged strike 🗓 June 3, 2025.
- Chiquita Canyon Landfill's legal and odor issues may interrupt landfill operations and business continuity 🗓 April 2025 - June 2025.
📜 innovation & r&d
Despite the challenges, Chiquita continues to innovate in product offerings and sustainability. This focus is crucial in maintaining their market position in the face of external operational and labor challenges.
- Chiquita has been recognized for its innovations in sustainable banana production with the unveiling of new disease-resistant banana varieties 🗓 November 2024.
- The company launched a new campaign highlighting its commitment to natural products and sustainability 🗓 February 2025.
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News & Media
Real‑time aggregation of trusted sources tracking company‑related events with sentiment and topic tags for rapid risk triage.
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View Full ReportEntity List
Continuous third‑party screening across global sanctions, enforcement, and watchlist sources with unified entity resolution and real‑time alerts.
| Name | Issuer | Status |
|---|---|---|
| ACF List of War Enablers | Anti-Corruption Foundation | |
| African Development Bank Debarred Entities | African Development Bank Group | |
| Argentina Members of Parliament | Honorable Cámara de Diputados de la Nación Argentina | |
| Argentina RePET Sanctions | Ministerio de Justicia | |
| Armenia Public Officials and Associates | Hetq Online | |
| Asian Development Bank Sanctions | Asian Development Bank | |
| Australian Sanctions Consolidated List | Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade | |
| Democratic People's Republic Of Korea (North Korea) Sanctions Regime | Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade | |
| Former Federal Republic Of Yugoslavia Sanctions Regime | Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade | |
| Iran Sanctions Regime | Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade |
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Verification of declared ESG commitments and certifications with evidence links, score signals, and status updates across E, S, and G.
| Name | Status |
|---|---|
| Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation | |
| Global Reporting Initiative Standards | |
| EU Taxonomy Regulation | |
| EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive | |
| California Transparency in Supply Chains Act | |
| EU Non-Financial Reporting Directive | |
| ISO 14001 | |
| Sustainability Accounting Standards Board Standards | |
| Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures | |
| UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights |
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Verification of adherence to recognized security standards, mapping control coverage and gaps affecting third‑party and supply‑chain risk.
| Certification | Status |
|---|---|
| General Data Protection Regulation | |
| Digital Operational Resilience Act | |
| Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification | |
| NIST Cybersecurity Framework | |
| NIST 800-53 Revision 5 | |
| California Consumer Privacy Act | |
| ISO/IEC 27001 | |
| Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act | |
| Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard | |
| Federal Information Security Modernization Act |
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