Fruit production

A Fruit Cup with Added Benefits, Introducing New Del Monte® Fruit Infusions

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Wednesday, August 4, 2021
Del Monte Foods, California, Agriculture in California, Fruit production, Fresh Del Monte Produce, Del Monte, Food and drink, Delmonte, States of the United States, Delmont, Monte

These Del Monte Fruit Infusions snacks offer a smart and convenient snacking solution for those returning to their busy lives.

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  • These Del Monte Fruit Infusions snacks offer a smart and convenient snacking solution for those returning to their busy lives.
  • Del Monte Fruit Infusions is one of many exciting new innovations from Del Monte Foods launching nationwide this year.
  • "Del Monte Fruit Infusions offer on trend flavor variety and the benefits of real fruit and added vitamins and antioxidants.
  • Del Monte Foods, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of Del Monte Pacific Limited (Bloomberg: DELM SP, DELM PM) and is not affiliated with certain otherDel Montecompanies around the world, including Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc., DelMonte Canada, or Del Monte Asia Pte.

Dole plc Announces Closing of Initial Public Offering

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Tuesday, August 3, 2021
Retail, Other Retail, Food, Beverage, Banana production, Dole Food Company, Fruit production, Total Produce, Financial markets, Initial public offering, Underwriting, Dole, Economy of the United States, Stock market, Companies

Dole plc (NYSE:DOLE), a newly created company formed from the combination of Total Produce plc and Dole Food Company, Inc., announced today the closing of its initial public offering of 25,000,000 ordinary shares at a price of $16.00 per share.

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  • Dole plc (NYSE:DOLE), a newly created company formed from the combination of Total Produce plc and Dole Food Company, Inc., announced today the closing of its initial public offering of 25,000,000 ordinary shares at a price of $16.00 per share.
  • In addition, the underwriters have been granted a 30-day option to purchase up to an additional 3,750,000 ordinary shares at the initial public offering price, less underwriting discounts and commissions.
  • The ordinary shares are being offered by Dole plc for total gross proceeds of $400 million, before deducting underwriting discounts and commissions and offering expenses.
  • These statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding the offering and the combination between Total Produce plc and Dole Food Company, Inc.

Fyffes Launches First-Ever Sustainability Report and Commits to Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions by Achieving a Science-Based Target in line with 1.5˚ Celsius scenario by 2025

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Tuesday, July 27, 2021
Articles, Sustainable development, Fruit production, Fyffes, Sustainable Development Goals, Sustainability, Fyffe

DUBLIN, July 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Fyffes first-ever sustainability report has been published today and includes 13 ambitious targets to fulfil Fyffes sustainability strategy, aligned to the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

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  • DUBLIN, July 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Fyffes first-ever sustainability report has been published today and includes 13 ambitious targets to fulfil Fyffes sustainability strategy, aligned to the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
  • In addition, in line with UN SDG 17 Partnership for the Goals, Fyffes plans to work with partner organisations to achieve its targets.
  • Speaking about Fyffes sustainability report, Fyffes Chief Executive Officer, Helge Sparsoe said: "I joined Fyffes in 2020 during one of the most challenging times in our company's proud 130-year history.
  • All of Fyffes sustainability targets can be found on page 28 of the sustainability report, which was prepared in accordance with the GRI Standards: Core option.

Fresh Del Monte Produce to Report Second Quarter 2021 Financial Results

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Tuesday, July 27, 2021
Food, Beverage, Agriculture, Natural Resources, Retail, Supermarket, Del Monte Foods, California, Agriculture in California, Fruit production, Fresh Del Monte Produce, Food and drink, States of the United States, Del Monte, FDP, Monte

Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. (NYSE: FDP), today announced that it will issue a press release on its second quarter 2021 results prior to the market opening on Wednesday, August 4, 2021 and will host its quarterly conference call that day at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time to discuss the Companys financial results.

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  • Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. (NYSE: FDP), today announced that it will issue a press release on its second quarter 2021 results prior to the market opening on Wednesday, August 4, 2021 and will host its quarterly conference call that day at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time to discuss the Companys financial results.
  • About Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc.
    Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. is one of the world's leading vertically integrated producers, marketers and distributors of high-quality fresh and fresh-cut fruit and vegetables, as well as a leading producer and distributor of prepared food in Europe, Africa and the Middle East.
  • Fresh Del Monte markets its products worldwide under the DEL MONTE brand (under license from Del Monte Foods, Inc.), a symbol of product innovation, quality, freshness and reliability for over 135 years.
  • Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. is not affiliated with certain other Del Monte companies around the world, including Del Monte Foods, Inc., the U.S. subsidiary of Del Monte Pacific Limited, Del Monte Canada, or Del Monte Asia Pte.

Dole Makes Moves Toward Zero Waste Goal As Repurposed Pineapple Leaves Find Their Way To Global Lifestyle Brands

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Thursday, July 22, 2021
Banana production, Dole Food Company, Fruit production, Dole, Economy of the United States, Companies

"At Dole, we believe purpose and therefore our Promise must permeate everything we do to address these global challenges head on.

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  • "At Dole, we believe purpose and therefore our Promise must permeate everything we do to address these global challenges head on.
  • Addressing food waste is absolutely important to us, as it is connected to our business and our lives in so many ways," said Pier-Luigi Sigismondi, global president, Dole Sunshine Company.
  • Our partnership with Ananas Anam coupled with global lifestyle brands' use of this innovation truly bring this convergence to life in a new way."
  • The name Dole Sunshine Company is used to represent the global interests and combined efforts of Dole Asia Holdings, Dole Worldwide Packaged Foods and Dole Asia Fresh.

Dole Makes Moves Toward Zero Waste Goal As Repurposed Pineapple Leaves Find Their Way To Global Lifestyle Brands

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Thursday, July 22, 2021
Articles, Science and technology, Technology, Fruit production, Banana production, Dole Food Company, Dole, Technological convergence

SINGAPORE, July 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Dole Sunshine Company today announced its partnership with Ananas Anam, the London-based company behind Piñatex®, an innovative, vegan and natural alternative to leather made from sustainably sourced pineapple leaf fibres. Through the collection and extraction of fibre from pineapple leaves from its farms in Philippines, one of the largest pineapple plantations in the world, Dole is not only taking another step toward its Promise of zero fruit loss by 2025 but is also contributing to a world where sustainable material alternatives are becoming increasingly important as global lifestyle brands look for these alternatives for their products.

Key Points: 
  • "At Dole, we believe purpose and therefore our Promise must permeate everything we do to address these global challenges head on.
  • Our partnership with Ananas Anam coupled with global lifestyle brands' use of this innovation truly bring this convergence to life in a new way."
  • The name Dole Sunshine Company is used to represent the global interests and combined efforts of Dole Asia Holdings, Dole Worldwide Packaged Foods and Dole Asia Fresh.
  • Dole Sunshine Company is not an actual business entity and does not operate as such in any country or region.

Dole Packaged Foods Rolls out New Functional Line of Juices and Fruit Bowls®

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Tuesday, July 20, 2021
Food and drink, Fruit production, Banana production, Dole Food Company, Economy of the United States, Juice, Convenience food, Dole, Dried fruit, Shelf-stable food, Industry economics)

Dole Packaged Foods launched two functional product lines: DOLE FRUITIFY and DOLE Essentials.

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  • Dole Packaged Foods launched two functional product lines: DOLE FRUITIFY and DOLE Essentials.
  • DOLE FRUITIFY juice drinks and the DOLE Essentials line of DOLE FRUIT BOWLS deliver on both fronts, with simple, clean ingredients and responsible sourcing and packaging methods."
  • Adding to the brand's popular portfolio of FRUIT BOWLS, DOLE Essentials delivers a more sophisticated and functional snack option for consumers.
  • Dole sells a full line of packaged shelf stable fruit, frozen fruit, dried fruit, and juices.

Fresh Del Monte and GIZ Strengthen Partnership to Further Promote Sustainability in Costa Rica and Guatemala, With Goal to Duplicate in Other Regions

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Tuesday, June 29, 2021
Supply chain management, Supermarket, Other Natural Resources, Public relations, Investor relations, Marketing, Food, Beverage, Communications, Agriculture, Natural Resources, Retail, Environment, Del Monte Foods, California, Agriculture in California, Fruit production, Fresh Del Monte Produce, States of the United States, Del Monte, Companies, Monte

Currently 25 percent (10,000+ hectares) of Fresh Del Montes farmland has been set aside for conservation efforts benefitting more than 200 Fresh Del Monte collaborators.

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  • Currently 25 percent (10,000+ hectares) of Fresh Del Montes farmland has been set aside for conservation efforts benefitting more than 200 Fresh Del Monte collaborators.
  • Fresh Del Monte markets its products worldwide under the DEL MONTE brand (under license from Del Monte Foods, Inc.), a symbol of product innovation, quality, freshness and reliability for over 135 years.
  • Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. is not affiliated with certain other Del Monte companies around the world, including Del Monte Foods, Inc., the U.S. subsidiary of Del Monte Pacific Limited, Del Monte Canada, or Del Monte Asia Pte.
  • Ltd. Fresh Del Monte is the first global marketer of fruits and vegetables to commit to the Science Based Targets initiative.

Dole Diversified North America, Inc. Announces Limited Recall of Dole™ Fresh Blueberries for Potential Cyclospora Contamination

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Friday, June 25, 2021
Women, Children, MEN, Family, Food, Beverage, Health, Consumer, General Health, Retail, Plants, Banana production, Dole Food Company, Fruit production, Economy of the United States, Written communication, Universal Product Code, Blueberry, Recall

This voluntary recall is due to possible Cyclospora contamination on Dole Fresh Blueberries.

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  • This voluntary recall is due to possible Cyclospora contamination on Dole Fresh Blueberries.
  • Dole Diversified North America, Inc. is coordinating closely with regulatory officials.
  • No illnesses have been reported to date in association with the recall.
  • Only Dole Fresh Blueberries with the exact UPC and lot code combinations identified above are included in the recall.

Make this Summer the Sweetest One Yet with Northwest-Grown Sweet Cherries

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Wednesday, June 16, 2021
Fruit trees, Cherry, Prunus, Sour cherries, Fruit production, Trees

Each summer, over 2,000 growers spread across Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Utah and Montana come together to produce what we all think of as the short season of summer cherries.

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  • Each summer, over 2,000 growers spread across Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Utah and Montana come together to produce what we all think of as the short season of summer cherries.
  • As it turns out, there are more reasons than just their classic flavor to keep cherries in the fridge during the summer; continuing research shows sweet cherries pack a serious health punch as well.
  • "For so many of us, a bowl of cherries around the pool or in the backyard was just a part of summer," said James Michael with the Northwest Cherry Growers.
  • "The pandemic brought about a lot of rediscoveries in the simple pleasures at home, like homemade sourdough or a bowl of ice-cold, fresh cherries."