Who owns Fresh Express?
Fresh Express is owned by Chiquita (Switzerland), which has owned the brand since 28 June 2005.[1] Fresh Express was founded in 1926 in the United States and was independent until 2005.
This ownership is reported in official statements but has not yet been matched to a regulatory filing.
Key facts
- Current owner
- Chiquita Brands International Sàrl reported
- Owned since
- Previous owner
- Independent (1926–2005)
- Owner HQ
- 🇨🇭 Switzerland, Etoy
- Origin
- 🇺🇸 United States
- Founded
- 1926
- Category
- Food › Fresh produce › Fresh vegetables
- Last verified
- · 1 sources
About Fresh Express
Fresh Express created the packaged salad category in American supermarkets, pioneering the modified-atmosphere bag that keeps cut lettuce edible for days. Chiquita acquired it in 2005 for about $855 million, and it is now a larger business than the company's bananas in the United States.
Ownership timeline of Fresh Express
Where Fresh Express sits in Chiquita
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the parent company of Fresh Express?
The parent company of Fresh Express is Chiquita, a privately held company headquartered in Switzerland.
Is Fresh Express American or Swiss?
Fresh Express originated in the United States in 1926, but it is owned today by Chiquita, which is headquartered in Switzerland. So Fresh Express is an American-origin brand under Swiss ownership.
Since when has Chiquita owned Fresh Express?
Chiquita has owned Fresh Express since 28 June 2005.
Who owned Fresh Express before Chiquita?
Fresh Express was an independent company from its founding in 1926 until Chiquita acquired it in 2005.
Is Fresh Express still owned by Chiquita?
Yes. As of 6 September 2026, Fresh Express is still owned by Chiquita. The ownership record was last checked against primary sources on that date.
Sources (1) & corrections
Last verified . Every ownership fact above is backed by one of these primary documents. Numbers in brackets in the text refer to this list.
- [1] Chiquita — our company — Chiquita Brands International Sàrl, Official document; retrieved 6 September 2026.
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