Dole plc

Dole plc is a global leader in fresh produce, sourcing, processing, marketing, and distribution. The company is one of the world’s largest producers and marketers of high-quality fresh fruits and vegetables. The company was originally established in the United States back in 1851 and is now based in Dublin, Ireland. The four major business segments of Dole plc are Fresh Fruit, Diversified Fresh Produce - EMEA, Diversified Fresh Produce - Americas and ROW, and Fresh Vegetables.

The company’s Fresh Fruit segment offers a wide range of products including bananas, pineapples, grapes, berries, avocados and other deciduous fruit as well as organic produce. The Diversified Fresh Produce- EMEA segment operates in Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Whereas, the Diversified Fresh Produce - Americas and ROW segment serves markets in North, Central and South America as well as in the Asia-Pacific region. The Fresh Vegetables segment provides value-added salads, meal kits, and fresh packed vegetables such as iceberg, romaine, leaf lettuces and celery. Additionally, Dole plc produces health foods and consumer goods to serve retailers, wholesalers, and foodservice customers.

Today, Dole plc is one of the world’s largest and most respected providers of fresh produce and other food products. The company has more than 189,000 acres of farmland around the world and employs more than 20,000 people. Dole plc operates in more than 90 countries and has more than 220 processing and packaging facilities worldwide. In addition, the company distributes its products to over 90 countries in Europe, North America, Central America, South America, Asia, Africa and Australia. Dole plc has also made a number of investments in sustainability initiatives that are helping it to reduce water consumption, create renewable energy and reduce waste. The company is committed to creating a healthier and more sustainable future.