Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition

On March 11, 2013, Chiquita Brands International, Inc. issued a press release to report fourth quarter and full year 2012 results and related matters. The text of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K.
Pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission, the exhibit and the information set forth therein and herein are furnished to the Commission and shall not be deemed to be "filed" for the purposes of
Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that Section. The information in this Current Report shall not be incorporated by reference into any registration statement pursuant to the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d) Exhibits
99.1 Press Release dated March 11, 2013.

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