Dole Advances on Goal of 100% Electric Cargo Handling Equipment at San Diego Port Terminal

April 12, 2022 Dole Food Company

At a ceremony today at its terminal yard at the Port of San Diego, California, Dole Food Company announced a $1.5 million dollar electrification project at its West Coast port operation. This project has funded five new electric utility tractor rigs (UTRS) to add to Dole’s growing electric fleet of container transfer trucks. 

Dole Seeks to “Raise the Bar” with Launch of Specialist Division, Dole Exotics and “BE Exotic” Brand

April 7, 2022 Dole plc

Dole plc is pleased to confirm that both “Dole Exotics”, a new specialist division and its “BE Exotic” consumer brand has been officially introduced at Fruit Logistica 2022, Europe’s premier fresh produce trade show.

Dole Recruits Heroes of the Mind, Launches Uniquely Rewarding Social Contest as Part of Marvel Produce Program

March 31, 2022 Dole Food Company, Inc.

Call out to teachers, principals, counselors, mental health professionals, social workers and all others cultivating strong, healthy minds! Your everyday hero’s story could land you a share of $10,000 in scholarships to expand your passion project to make the world a better, healthier place.

Dole Kicks Off “Healthier By Dole” Alternative Recipe Series With Big Game-Worthy Vegan Tailgate

February 3, 2022 Dole Food Company, Inc. 

“Healthier by Dole” is a new series of nutritious recipe and menu alternatives to iconic dishes enjoyed during life’s big and small moments, such as the Big Game, graduations, office parties, backyard BBQs and more. Led by Melanie Marcus, RD, MA, Dole’s nutrition and health communications manager, the program will offer easy-to-make recipes that are high in fruits and vegetables, full of flavor and crowd-pleasing for various occasions. 

Dole Affiliate Receives Social Responsibility in Action Award in Costa Rica

January 21, 2022 Dole plc

The American-Costa Rican Chamber of Commerce (AmCham) recognized Dole through its daughter company, Standard Fruit Company de Costa Rica S.A., with the Social Responsibility in Action Award in the Employees Category for their project “De la Mano con Dole” — which loosely translates to “Hand-in-Hand with Dole”. This year marks the 25th anniversary of the award which was given December 8, 2021.