Chiquita Brands International has shed more light on the latest EU probe into claims of a cartel in the banana industry by admitting it has received a notice regarding the investigation. The US-based fruit giant said it had been sent a “statement of objections” over the probe, which is looking into claims of a banana cartel in southern Europe. Chiquita said the claims centre on “activities alleged to have occurred” between July 2004 and January 2006. Last year, the company... ...Read more »