Fyffes and US fruit producer Chiquita have offered concessions to European Union competition regulators to allay concerns that their proposed $526m tie-up may reduce competition.
The merged entity will have 14% of the $7 billion global banana market, making it the world's biggest banana supplier with a significant negotiating power versus retailers.
The companies submitted proposals on Friday, the European Commission said on its website today.
The EU competition watchdog, which has set an October 3 deadline for its decision, did not provide details in line with its policy.
Chiquita and Fyffes compete with Fresh Del Monte and Hawaii-founded Dole Food Company.
Last week both Fyffes and Chiquita delayed their shareholder meetings to allow Chiquita time to talk to an alternative bid team following a request from the US company.
Fyffes agreed to a waiver to allow Chiquita to engage in talks with juice maker Cutrale and investment firm Safra Group regarding their joint $611m takeover approach for the US company.
Last month Chiquita rejected the surprise offer from Cutrale and Safra, both based in Brazil, saying it would stick with plans to merger with Fyffes that were announced as far back as March this year.
