Defined Benefit (Pension)
2024 plan-year Defined Benefit (Pension) DOL Form 5500

Retirement Plan for Salaried Tropical Employees of Chiquita Brands, L.L.C.

ERISA Form 5500 plan record drawn from DOL EBSA โ€” verify with linked source filings below.

Sponsored by Chiquita Brands, L.L.C. a Sub of Chiquita Brands Intl, Inc. ยท Florida ยท Wholesale Trade

What the 2023 filing shows

Retirement Plan for Salaried Tropical Employees of Chiquita Brands, L.L.C. holds $14M for 7 participants - about $2.0M per participant, down 7.3% over the 2024 plan year.

$14M
total plan assets (2024 EOY)
7
covered participants
$2.0M
avg assets per participant
-7.3%
assets change YoY

The plan reported a net loss of $1M for the year โ€” a single-year figure driven by markets and benefit payments, not a measure of plan health.

Total Assets (2023)
$14M
Participants
7
State
Industry
Wholesale Trade

What the Filing Says About Retirement Plan for Salaried Tropical Employees of Chiquita Brands, L.L.C.

Retirement Plan for Salaried Tropical Employees of Chiquita Brands, L.L.C. is a Defined Benefit (Pension) retirement plan sponsored by Chiquita Brands, L.L.C. a Sub of Chiquita Brands Intl, Inc., headquartered in Florida. As of the 2024 Form 5500 filing, the plan reports $14M in total end-of-year assets and covers 7 participants across the Wholesale Trade industry. The sponsor's EIN on file with the U.S. Department of Labor is 311192704, and the plan has been effective since 1940-04-01. Its filing status is currently FILING RECEIVED.

Year over year, total assets moved from $15M at the beginning of 2024 to $14M at year-end โ€” a decline of 7.3%. Net assets (after liabilities) closed the year at $14M, with reported net income of $-1,066,420 driven by investment returns, contributions received, and benefit payments during the period. These figures reflect what the plan administrator certified on Schedule H or Schedule I of the Form 5500 annual return and can be compared against 2 prior plan-year filings from the same sponsor shown below.

Asset totals and participant counts reflect a single plan year snapshot and can change materially with market conditions, plan mergers, or workforce changes. Fields such as "net income" include both realized investment performance and contribution/distribution flows โ€” a single-year figure does not by itself indicate plan health or participant outcomes. This page summarizes public DOL disclosures for research and educational purposes only and is not retirement, tax, legal, or financial advice. Before making decisions about your own retirement benefits or evaluating an employer's plan, verify the underlying filing directly via the DOL EFAST2 system and consult a qualified professional.

Financial Summary (2023)

Total Assets (Beginning of Year)$15M
Total Assets (End of Year)$14M
Net Assets (End of Year)$14M
Net Income$-1,066,420
Plan TypeDefined Benefit (Pension)
Employer EIN311192704
Plan Effective Date1940-04-01
Filing StatusFILING RECEIVED

Sponsor Plan History (Chiquita Brands, L.L.C. a Sub of Chiquita Brands Intl, Inc.)

Year Plans Participants Total Assets
2022 1 10 $16M
2023 1 9 $15M
2024 1 7 $14M

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money is in the Retirement Plan for Salaried Tropical Employees of Chiquita Brands, L.L.C.?
As of the 2024 Form 5500 filing, Retirement Plan for Salaried Tropical Employees of Chiquita Brands, L.L.C. holds $14M in total assets with 7 participants. It is sponsored by Chiquita Brands, L.L.C. a Sub of Chiquita Brands Intl, Inc..
What type of plan is Retirement Plan for Salaried Tropical Employees of Chiquita Brands, L.L.C.?
Retirement Plan for Salaried Tropical Employees of Chiquita Brands, L.L.C. is a Defined Benefit (Pension) plan. It has been effective since 1940-04-01. The plan is filed with the U.S. Department of Labor under EIN 311192704.
Who sponsors the Retirement Plan for Salaried Tropical Employees of Chiquita Brands, L.L.C.?
Retirement Plan for Salaried Tropical Employees of Chiquita Brands, L.L.C. is sponsored by Chiquita Brands, L.L.C. a Sub of Chiquita Brands Intl, Inc., located in Florida. The sponsor's EIN is 311192704 and the plan operates in the Wholesale Trade industry.
How did Retirement Plan for Salaried Tropical Employees of Chiquita Brands, L.L.C. perform in 2024?
Retirement Plan for Salaried Tropical Employees of Chiquita Brands, L.L.C. declined by 7.3% during 2024, moving from $15M to $14M in total assets. Net income was $-1,066,420.
Where can I find official filings for Retirement Plan for Salaried Tropical Employees of Chiquita Brands, L.L.C.?
Official Form 5500 filings for Retirement Plan for Salaried Tropical Employees of Chiquita Brands, L.L.C. are available through the U.S. Department of Labor's EFAST2 system. Search by EIN 311192704 or plan name at efast.dol.gov.
How does Retirement Plan for Salaried Tropical Employees of Chiquita Brands, L.L.C. compare to other plans?
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Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA), Form 5500 public disclosure dataset. Plan year 2024.

Source: DOL EFAST2 filing system (efast.dol.gov) โ€” original filing retrieval by EIN 311192704.

Reference: IRS Publication 560 โ€” Retirement Plans for Small Business, contribution-limit rules.

Reference: IRS Publication 590-B โ€” Distributions from IRAs, RMD rules under SECURE Act 2.0.

Data sourced from U.S. Department of Labor Form 5500 filings (EBSA). See our methodology for details.