Sourcing

Chiquita Brands International Inc. signs a five-year agreement with ICG Commerce for procurement outsourcing services.

Liberty Apparel Inc., a New York-based manufacturer of women's apparel and jeans wear, completes its implementation of the Jesta I.S. Vision Sourcing and Demand Management solution.

Dole Food Company Inc.'s operating subsidiary, Standard Fruit de Costa Rica, and Fondo Nacional de Financiamento Forestal (FONAFIFO), the National Forestry Financing Fund and an entity of the Ministry of Environment and Energy of Costa Rica, are working together to establish a carbon neutral product supply chain for bananas and pineapples from its production in Costa Rica to the markets in North America and Europe.

Mattel Inc. voluntarily recalls one toy from the "CARS" die-cast vehicle line (the Sarge character), manufactured between May 2007 and July 2007, containing impermissible levels of lead.

Mervyns selects ecVision XpressCommerce to support its global purchasing and sourcing process and to improve its brand management.

Newell Rubbermaid expands its presence into Asia, taking on strollers, car seats and other children's products. In the United States, the company completes its buy of restroom hygiene systems.

Liz Claiborne Inc. reveals its long-term growth plan, under which the company will hone its brand portfolio, aggressively manage its cost structure and innovate its supply chain in order to enhance shareholder returns.

Checkpoint Systems Inc. introduces its line of Enhanced Performing (EP) radio frequency (RF) electronic article surveillance (EAS) labels.