Chiquita Brands International, Inc has increased the size of its board of directors from eight to nine members and elected William (Bill) H Camp to fill the new position.

Camp, 59, brings more than 30 years of management experience in the agricultural processing value chain, with expertise in supply chain, manufacturing, logistics, merchandising, and strategic planning operations.

"We are delighted to welcome Bill to Chiquita's board," said Fernando Aguirre, chairman and chief executive officer. "His leadership and extensive skills in operating a global supply chain will enhance an already strong group of independent board members whose vision and expertise continue to advance Chiquita's sustainable growth strategy."

Camp said: "Chiquita is an exciting company that is becoming a global leader in branded, healthy, fresh foods. I look forward to bringing my experience to Chiquita's board to work with this management team."

The company also announced today that Morten Arntzen has notified the company's board of directors of his decision not to stand for re-election as a director at the company's annual meeting of stockholders on May 22, 2008 due to other business commitments. He will continue to serve as a director until that time.

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