1.   It takes time, effort and money to produce top quality fruit and this is reflected in the price.

2.   Consequently, winemakers appear to be relying on lesser quality fruit for their lower-priced wines.

3.   Similarly, different portions of a vineyard produce different quality fruit.

4.   Poorer quality fruits has also resulted in fruit consignments failing to meet international grading standards set by the Federal Agricultural and Marketing Authority.

5.   Chiquita is an international marketer, producer and distributor of quality fresh fruits and vegetables and processed foods.

6.   Cincinnati-based Chiquita is a leading international marketer, producer and distributor of quality fresh fruits and vegetables and processed foods.

7.   Its maintenance manager Pedro Undurraga said the company is serious in ensuring that only quality fruits enter their plants.

8.   Soleh said the center was urgently needed to help produce quality fruit.