Quirch Foods Launches Chiquita Frozen Foods - Quick Facts

(RTTNews) - Quirch Foods, one of the largest distributors of food products in the Southeastern U.S. and the Caribbean, announced a licensing agreement with Chiquita Brands to sell Chiquita frozen Maduros (Ripe Plantains), Tostones (Green Plantains), Yuca (Cassava) and Fruit Pulp (for Juice and Smoothies).

The company said these Chiquita frozen foods are made with 100% natural ingredients and contain no artificial flavors or preservatives. The Chiquita products would be offered in innovative packaging and would be supported by strong point of sale and marketing efforts. Available at grocery stores this summer, Quirch would offer these products for sale in the U.S. and Puerto Rico.

"Adding the Chiquita™ brand to our products will raise awareness of the category on a national level," said Frank Grande, Vice President of Sales, Quirch Foods. The license was brokered by Chiquita's licensing agency, Beanstalk.