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Thursday, November 15, 2007

Do you know where your bannanas come from?

File under: Don't buy Chiquita.

Chiquita Sued In NY Over Killings In Colombia

NEW YORK - The largest U.S. lawsuit to date against top banana producer Chiquita Brands International was filed on Wednesday, claiming the company funded and armed a Colombian paramilitary organization accused of killing banana growers. Read more...
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