pesticides

Royal Dutch Shell

Company Snapshot: 

With operations in more than 100 countries, Royal Dutch Shell is one of the handful of massive companies that dominate the global petroleum industry. In 2008 it was the largest corporation on earth, based on its nearly half a trillion dollars in revenue. Formerly an unusual Dutch-British hybrid with two boards of directors, the company was reorganized in the wake of a scandal involving inflated reporting of its oil reserves.

Chiquita Brands International

Company Snapshot: 

Cincinnati-based Chiquita is a global fruit producer and distributor, famous for its brand-name bananas.