Chiquita Announces "Crushing It" List Honoring 25 Chicago Women

CHICAGO, May 18, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Chiquita Brands International (NYSE: CQB), a company known for its fresh and healthy food products, and Chicago's Korey Karnes Huyler, editor in chief of CS Magazine, are proud to reveal the fresh faces of the 25 Chicago women who are "Crushing It" in their personal, professional and philanthropic lives. The list is being introduced in conjunction with the launch of Chiquita's crushed fruit snack currently available in Chicago.

"I was thrilled to be asked to compile this list—it's gratifying to be able to work on such a positive assignment," says Korey Karnes Huyler, curator of the "Crushing It" List. "The biggest challenge was narrowing the list to just 25. To me, 'Crushing It' is defined by women who make the seemingly impossible possible. I hope everyone who made the list is as honored to be included as I was to create it."

Chiquita prides itself in recognizing individuals who are "crushing it" each and every day. While the women on the "Crushing It" List are remarkable, "crushing it" is also about surmounting the everyday challenges in life, no matter how big or small.

This is no ordinary list and no ordinary accomplishment, and you may be surprised as to who made it. Here is Chicago's "Crushing It" List:

• Lindsay Avner
• Robin Berger
• Janet Davies
• Amy DuBois Barnett
• Lisa Elkins
• Rea Frey
• Ikram Goldman
• Melissa Graham
• Dawn Hancock
• Mellody Hobson
• Stephanie Izard
• Dawn Jackson Blatner
• Candace Jordan
• Melissa Li
• Debi Lilly
• Katina Markoff
• Bethany McLean
• Corri McFadden
• Lynn McMahan
• Zina Murray
• Jenni Prokopy
• Amanda Puck
• Carmelita Tiu
• Ginger Zee
• Kelly Zehfuss

Along with the "Crushing It" List, Chiquita is currently launching its Crushed fruit snack in Chicago.  The snack is made with Rainforest Alliance–certified Chiquita bananas combined with another fruit; the current varieties include: mango, strawberry, blueberry, pineapple or acai. The Chiquita crushed-fruit snack is packaged in a 100 percent recycled and recyclable plastic bottle.

About Chiquita Brands International, Inc.

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 markets its healthy, fresh products under the Chiquita® and Fresh Express® premium brands and other related trademarks. With annual revenue 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 www.chiquitabrands.com.

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