United Brands’ income dropped 11% to $31.8...
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United Brands’ income dropped 11% to $31.8 million for the second quarter. The Cincinnati company blamed the earnings drop on lower frozen-dessert sales due to intensified competition and the effect of strikes at two meat plants. Earnings improved for Chiquita bananas and the company’s Central American operations. Revenue was down 8%.
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