Dole is a well-known multinational company primarily engaged in the production, distribution, and marketing of fresh fruits, vegetables, and packaged food products worldwide.
The company was founded in 1851 as a Hawaiian pineapple company by James Dole.
Dole became the world's largest producer and marketer of fruit and vegetables by the 1970s.
In 2012, Dole sold its worldwide packaged foods and Asian fresh foods businesses to Itochu.
Today, Dole continues to be a leading producer of high-quality fruits and vegetables, including bananas, pineapples, strawberries, grapes, citrus, apples, and other tropical and deciduous fruits.
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Dole is one of the world’s largest producers and suppliers of fresh bananas, with operations in Latin America, Asia, and Africa.
Dole is a leading producer of pineapples, with farms in tropical regions across the globe.
Dole offers a variety of berries, including strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, and blackberries, grown in California, Mexico, and other locations around the world.
Dole produces a wide range of fresh-cut salads, vegetables, and other produce, sourced from farms in the U.S. and other countries.
Dole sources its bananas from its own farms and partner growers in Latin America, Asia, and Africa.
Dole also offers packaged foods such as canned pineapple, packaged salads, and frozen fruits and vegetables.
Yes, Dole is committed to sustainability practices and environmental stewardship, including reducing waste, conserving water and energy, and promoting social responsibility.
As of 2021, Dole had an estimated 8% share of the global fruit and vegetable market.
Yes, Dole offers a range of organic fruits and vegetables, including bananas, berries, and salads.