Brands

Asia Pacific Tambuli Awards Announce Esteemed 2025 Jury Presidents, Set to Celebrate Impactful Brands and Leaders

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MANILA, Philippines — The Asia Pacific Tambuli Awards has announced its executive jury presidents for the 2025 competitions across various categories, setting the stage for recognizing brands and marketers who successfully combine business excellence with positive social impact. This prestigious event draws attention not only to successful marketing strategies but also to influential leaders who shape the industry landscape through innovation and dedicated corporate responsibility. Maimai Madrid-Punzalan, CEO of SariMart at Growsari, will chair the Champions for Humanity Executive Jury. With over two decades of experience in leading diverse teams across Asia, Madrid-Punzalan is ideally … Read more

Chiquita Brands International Faces $38.3 Million Verdict for Allegedly Financing Colombian Paramilitaries

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Apartado, Colombia — A Florida federal jury has found Chiquita Brands International liable for its financial backing of a notorious Colombian paramilitary group implicated in countless killings, marking a historic judgment against the global fruit conglomerate. The jury awarded approximately $38.3 million to the families of eight men killed by the Autodefensas Unidas de Colombia, or AUC, which received millions of dollars from Chiquita even after being designated a terrorist organization by the U.S. in 2001. This landmark decision arrives nearly two decades after Chiquita admitted to making payments to the AUC and agreed to … Read more