Banana production

Dole Packaged Foods, LLC Issues Worldwide Invitation to Join Their Efforts ​to Ensure Access to Nutritious Foods During COVID-19​

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Friday, April 17, 2020
MEN, General Health, Family, Philanthropy, Consumer, Food, Beverage, Fitness & Nutrition, Retail, Women, Seniors, Other Philanthropy, Health, Food and drink, Fruit production, Economy of the United States, Banana production, Dole Food Company, Convenience food, Snack, Foods

In an effort to provide much-needed assistance during the COVID-19 pandemic, Dole Packaged Foods, LLC has launched an initiative to supply nutritious foods to those in need.

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  • In an effort to provide much-needed assistance during the COVID-19 pandemic, Dole Packaged Foods, LLC has launched an initiative to supply nutritious foods to those in need.
  • Dole is delivering weekly, nutrient-packed smoothies or fruit care packages to 650 hospitals with personalized messages of gratitude, hope and encouragement to frontline workers from Dole employees.
  • Dole wants to create a world where everyone irrespective of age, income, location or gender has access to what they need to stay healthy, stated Pier Luigi Sigismondi, President, Dole Worldwide Packaged Foods.
  • Dole Packaged Foods, LLC, is a world leader in growing, sourcing, distributing and marketing fruit and healthy snacks.

Dole Food Company Gives 2.2 Million Pounds of Fresh Produce to Communities in Need

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Thursday, April 16, 2020
Philanthropy, Consumer, Lodging, Infectious diseases, Food, Beverage, Hospitals, Travel, Retail, Foundation, Other Consumer, Other Philanthropy, Health, Fruit production, Economy of the United States, Banana production, Dole Food Company, Dole, Companies, Food bank, Del Monte Foods

Dole Food Company announced today that in an effort to help with the COVID-19 crisis, Dole and its associated growers have so far donated more than two million pounds of fresh produce to recipients along its supply chain, from local food banks in the U.S. to the communities in Latin America.

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  • Dole Food Company announced today that in an effort to help with the COVID-19 crisis, Dole and its associated growers have so far donated more than two million pounds of fresh produce to recipients along its supply chain, from local food banks in the U.S. to the communities in Latin America.
  • One of our most important allies in this fight is Dole Food Company, a significant employer at the Port of San Diego.
  • For example, in the U.S., Dole has joined national produce distributor PRO*ACT, and other produce partners, to bring fresh produce to the tables of healthcare workers and their families during the COVID-19 crisis.
  • Dole Food Company, Inc., is one of the worlds largest producers and marketers of high-quality fresh fruit and fresh vegetables.

Organic Banana Market 2020-2024 | Health Benefits of Organic Banana to Boost Growth | Technavio

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Friday, March 13, 2020
Food, Beverage, Retail, Fruit production, Banana production, Companies, Food industry, Economy of the United States, Chiquita Brands International, Fyffes, Fresh Del Monte Produce, Dole Food Company, Organic food, Marketplace, Benchmarking

Our organic banana market report covers the following areas:

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  • Our organic banana market report covers the following areas:
    This study identifies increasing popularity of plant-based food products as one of the prime reasons driving the organic banana market growth during the next few years.
  • We provide a detailed analysis of around 25 vendors operating in the organic banana market, including some of the vendors such as Chiquita Brands International Srl, Coliman Group, Del Monte Fresh Produce Co., Dole Food Co. Inc. and Fyffes Ltd.
  • Backed with competitive intelligence and benchmarking, our research reports on the organic banana market are designed to provide entry support, customer profile and M&As as well as go-to-market strategy support.
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Dole Receives Social Responsibility Award from Costa Rican-North American Chamber of Commerce

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Wednesday, January 29, 2020
Agriculture, Natural Resources, Environment, Supermarket, Supply chain management, Food, Beverage, Luxury, Retail, Banana production, Economy of the United States, Dole Food Company, Fruit production, Dole, Standard Fruit Company, Costa Rica

Dole Food Company announced that on November 22, The Standard Fruit Company of Costa Rica S.A., a subsidiary of Dole Food Company, received the Social Responsibility in Action award from The Costa Rican-North American Chamber of Commerce (AmCham) in connection to the companys Green Star Initiative.

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  • Dole Food Company announced that on November 22, The Standard Fruit Company of Costa Rica S.A., a subsidiary of Dole Food Company, received the Social Responsibility in Action award from The Costa Rican-North American Chamber of Commerce (AmCham) in connection to the companys Green Star Initiative.
  • AmChams Social Responsibility in Action award seeks to promote and recognize the companies that have a responsible and integral business management, unifying the economic, social and environmental fields for the development of the country.
  • Dole Food Company, Inc., is one of the worlds largest producers and marketers of high-quality fresh fruit and fresh vegetables.
  • Dole is an industry leader in many of the products it sells, as well as in nutrition education.

Dole Packaged Foods Signs On For Three More Years Of The Dole Great Race

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Monday, January 13, 2020
Food and drink, Tropics, Tropical agriculture, Fruit production, Banana production, Dole Food Company, Pineapple, Dole, Snack

Besides financial backing, Dole will be providing a cornucopia of healthy, nutritious products for runners and their families during race weekend.

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  • Besides financial backing, Dole will be providing a cornucopia of healthy, nutritious products for runners and their families during race weekend.
  • These will include Dole Fruit Bowls, Dole Snack Bites, Dole Pineapple Juice and other healthy Dole products.
  • "We are thrilled to continue our wonderful relationship with the Dole Great Race," said Brad Bartlett, President Dole Packaged Foods Americas.
  • Dole Packaged Foods, LLC, is a world leader in growing, sourcing, distributing and marketing fruit and healthy snacks.

Dole Food Company Selects Padilla as Digital and Social AOR

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Thursday, January 9, 2020
Other Communications, Public relations, Investor relations, Marketing, Advertising, Communications, Food, Beverage, Social media, Search engine optimization, Search engine marketing, Retail, Marketing, Business, Microeconomics, Banana production, Dole Food Company, Fruit production, Dole, eCRM, Digital marketing, Ernesto Padilla

Following a competitive search, Dole Food Company, Inc., has selected Padilla as its digital marketing and social media agency of record.

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  • Following a competitive search, Dole Food Company, Inc., has selected Padilla as its digital marketing and social media agency of record.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20200109005533/en/
    Dole Food Company Selects Padilla as Digital and Social AOR (Photo: Dole)
    Padilla will lead Doles digital strategy, content creation, creative campaigns, email marketing, eCRM, paid media and community management for the brands U.S. and Canadian social platforms.
  • Padilla convinced us with their digital-first approach and strong social expertise as well as extensive food industry knowledge.
  • Through the joy of Dole, Padilla will deliver innovative digital programs and create meaningful connections with consumers who love fruits and vegetables, said Laura Cubillos, executive vice president, Food, Beverage and Nutrition Practice, Padilla; founding partner, FoodMinds.

Dole Fresh Vegetables Announces Precautionary Limited Recall of Colorful Coleslaw

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Tuesday, December 3, 2019
Retail, Supermarket, Food, Beverage, Food and drink, Articles, Health, Fruit production, Raw foods, Salads, Banana production, Dole Food Company, Salmonella, Foodborne illness, Coleslaw, Food safety

Dole Fresh Vegetables, Inc. is voluntarily recalling a limited number of cases of Colorful Coleslaw.

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  • Dole Fresh Vegetables, Inc. is voluntarily recalling a limited number of cases of Colorful Coleslaw.
  • This precautionary recall notification is being issued due to a sample of Presidents Choice Colorful Coleslaw which yielded a positive result for Salmonella in a random sample test conducted by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20191203005977/en/
    Dole Fresh Vegetables Announces Precautionary Limited Recall of Colorful Coleslaw (Photo: Business Wire)
    Salmonella is an organism that can cause foodborne illness in a person who eats a food item contaminated with it.
  • Only the specific Colorful Coleslaw products listed, with the exact Lot codes, UPC codes and Use-by dates identified above, are included in the recall.

Employees agree that Bath Fitter is officially a Great Place to Work

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Tuesday, December 3, 2019
Banana production, Chiquita Brands International, Fruit production, United Fruit Company, Springfield, Economy of the United States, Industries, Food industry

"To be recognized as a Great Place to Work is an incredible achievement, not least of all because the judges were our own employees," says Chiquita Allen, Human Resources Manager.

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  • "To be recognized as a Great Place to Work is an incredible achievement, not least of all because the judges were our own employees," says Chiquita Allen, Human Resources Manager.
  • "At Bath Fitter, our vision is to be a great company to work for and do business with and this achievement supports that vision," said Jason Otts, Plant Director.
  • Following a response rate of 84 percent of our employees, Bath Fitter's Springfield manufacturing plant, located just north of Nashville, was voted a Great Place To Work.
  • Great Place to Work helps organizations quantify their culture and produce better business results by creating a high-trust work experience for all employees.

Dole Packaged Foods Honored With Corporate Superhero Award From The Captain Planet Foundation

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Monday, November 18, 2019
Food and drink, Fruit production, Economy of the United States, Banana production, Dole Food Company, Westlake Village, California, Food, Snack, Convenience food, Companies

ATLANTA, Nov. 18, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Dole Packaged Foods was given the Corporate Superhero Award by the Captain Planet Foundation at their annual gala this past weekend.

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  • ATLANTA, Nov. 18, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Dole Packaged Foods was given the Corporate Superhero Award by the Captain Planet Foundation at their annual gala this past weekend.
  • "We are thrilled to receive this honor from the Captain Planet Foundation," said Brad Bartlett, President Dole Packaged Foods Americas.
  • "Dole Packaged Foods is committed to educating children about eating nutritious foods and living a healthy life.
  • Dole Packaged Foods, LLC, is a world leader in growing, sourcing, distributing and marketing fruit and healthy snacks.

Dole Fresh Vegetables Announces Precautionary Limited Recall of Baby Spinach

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Friday, August 9, 2019
Women, Seniors, MEN, Supermarket, Food, Beverage, Consumer, Retail, Plants, Economy of the United States, Written communication, Banana production, Dole Food Company, Fruit production, Westlake Village, California, Leaf vegetables, Universal Product Code, Spinach, North American E. coli O157:H7 outbreak in spinach

Dole Fresh Vegetables, Inc. is voluntarily recalling a limited number of cases of baby spinach.

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  • Dole Fresh Vegetables, Inc. is voluntarily recalling a limited number of cases of baby spinach.
  • The products being recalled are 6 oz Dole Baby Spinach bag, Lot code W20308A (UPC code 0-71430-00964-2), and 10 oz Dole Baby Spinach clamshell, Lot code W203010 (UPC code 0-71430-00016-8), both with Use-by dates of 08-05-2019, due to a possible health risk from Salmonella.
  • Dole Fresh Vegetables is coordinating closely with regulatory officials.
  • Only the specific Baby Spinach products listed, with the exact Lot codes, UPC codes and Use-by dates identified above, are included in the recall.