About Dole
Dole Food Company, Inc. is the world's largest producer and marketer of high-quality fresh fruit and fresh vegetables. Dole markets a growing line of packaged and frozen fruits and is a produce industry leader in nutrition education and research.
Dole began in Hawaii in 1851 when James Dole bought some land and harvested a crop of sweet juicy pineapples. He shipped them back to the continental United States and built a company whose reputation was based on quality.
Today, the company's nearly 200 products are distributed in more than 90 countries. As of January 2, 2010, the company employs approximately 39,100 full-time, permanent employees and 36,500 full-time, seasonal or temporary workers worldwide.
All of Dole's delicious fresh fruit sold in New Zealand are produced in the Philippines on Dole-managed farms and third party farms.
For more information on our operations visit www.dole.com
Dole's dedication to quality is a commitment solidly backed by:
- Comprehensive programmes for food safety;
- Scientific crop protection;
- Stringent quality control measures;
- State-of-the-art production and transportation technologies;
- Continuous improvement through research and innovation;
- and Dedication to the safety of our employees, communities and the environment.
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Mission
Dole Food Company, Inc. is committed to supplying the consumer and our customers with the finest, high-quality products and to leading the industry in nutrition research and education. Dole supports these goals with a corporate philosophy of adhering to the highest ethical conduct in all its business dealings, treatment of its employees, and social and environmental policies.
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