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Chiquita postpones meeting on Fyffes to October

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Chiquita postpones meeting on Fyffes to October

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Chiquita is postponing a vote on its proposed merger with the Irish fruit seller Fyffes as it awaits a new bid from another potential buyer.

Chiquita said it has received a waiver from Fyffes allowing it to hold talks with investment firm Safra Group and Brazil’s Cutrale Group, an agribusiness and juice company. Chiquita is now seeking a best and final offer from Cutrale and Safra.

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