Dole Food Company

Dole Fresh Vegetables Announces Limited Voluntary Recall of Dole™ Sesame Asian Chopped Salad Kit Due to Undeclared Allergens

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Tuesday, January 5, 2021

This voluntary recall is due to possible undeclared allergens (egg) in Dole Sesame Asian Chopped Salad Kit.

Key Points: 
  • This voluntary recall is due to possible undeclared allergens (egg) in Dole Sesame Asian Chopped Salad Kit.
  • The dressing and topping kit (masterpack) designed for a different Dole product was unintentionally used during a portion of the production of the salad.
  • Dole Fresh Vegetables, Inc. is coordinating closely with regulatory officials.
  • Only Dole Sesame Asian Chopped Salad Kit with the exact UPC code, lot code and Best if Used by Date identified above, are included in the recall.

Matson Takes Delivery Of 'Matsonia'

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Friday, December 18, 2020

HONOLULU, Dec. 18, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Matson, Inc. (NYSE:MATX), a leadingU.S.carrier in the Pacific,today took delivery of Matsonia, the second of two new Kanaloa Class combination container / roll-on, roll-off ("con-ro") ships built for Matson by General Dynamics NASSCO.

Key Points: 
  • HONOLULU, Dec. 18, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Matson, Inc. (NYSE:MATX), a leadingU.S.carrier in the Pacific,today took delivery of Matsonia, the second of two new Kanaloa Class combination container / roll-on, roll-off ("con-ro") ships built for Matson by General Dynamics NASSCO.
  • Built by Philly Shipyard, Matson's new Aloha Class containerships, Daniel K. Inouye and Kaimana Hila, entered service in 2018 and 2019, respectively.
  • "Together with the modernization and expansion of our Honolulu terminal, these investments position Matson to provide efficient, reliable service to Hawaii for decades to come."
  • Matson provides a vital lifeline to the domestic non-contiguous economies of Hawaii, Alaska, and Guam, and to other island economies in Micronesia.

Dole Packaged Foods Launches Heartfelt #UnstuffedBears Initiative to Change Harsh Reality of Childhood Hunger

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Thursday, December 3, 2020

With this harsh reality in mind, Dole Packaged Foods today announced the #UnstuffedBears campaign, an effort to drive awareness of the growing hunger gap, raise funds and donate nutritional foods that will help those in need this season.

Key Points: 
  • With this harsh reality in mind, Dole Packaged Foods today announced the #UnstuffedBears campaign, an effort to drive awareness of the growing hunger gap, raise funds and donate nutritional foods that will help those in need this season.
  • "According to the UN World Food Programme, the impact of COVID-19 may double the number of people suffering from acute hunger.
  • This exacerbated food insecurity crisis is acutely affecting children around the globe and in our own backyards," said Pier Luigi Sigismondi, Worldwide President, Dole Packaged Foods.
  • In June 2020 Dole announced The Dole Promise , with its three pillars around nutrition, sustainability and the creation of shared value.

Dole Packaged Foods Launches Heartfelt #UnstuffedBears Initiative to Change Harsh Reality of Childhood Hunger

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, December 3, 2020

With this harsh reality in mind, Dole Packaged Foods today announced the #UnstuffedBears campaign, an effort to drive awareness of the growing hunger gap, raise funds and donate nutritional foods that will help those in need this season.

Key Points: 
  • With this harsh reality in mind, Dole Packaged Foods today announced the #UnstuffedBears campaign, an effort to drive awareness of the growing hunger gap, raise funds and donate nutritional foods that will help those in need this season.
  • "According to the UN World Food Programme, the impact of COVID-19 may double the number of people suffering from acute hunger.
  • This exacerbated food insecurity crisis is acutely affecting children around the globe and in our own backyards," said Pier Luigi Sigismondi, Worldwide President, Dole Packaged Foods.
  • In June 2020 Dole announced The Dole Promise , with its three pillars around nutrition, sustainability and the creation of shared value.

Dole Fresh Vegetables Announces Limited Recall of Organic Romaine Hearts

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Saturday, November 21, 2020

Dole Fresh Vegetables, Inc. is voluntarily recalling a limited number of cases of organic romaine hearts.

Key Points: 
  • Dole Fresh Vegetables, Inc. is voluntarily recalling a limited number of cases of organic romaine hearts.
  • The products being recalled are Dole Organic Romaine Hearts 3pk (UPC 0-71430-90061-1), combined English/French packaging, with Harvested-On dates of 10-23-20 and 10-26-20, and Wild Harvest Organic Romaine Hearts (UPC 7-11535-50201-2), with Harvested-On dates of 10-23-20 and 10-26-20.
  • The Dole package contains three organic romaine hearts and the Wild Harvest product is packaged in a 12oz bag.
  • Only the specific Organic Romaine Hearts listed, with the exact UPC codes and Harvested-On dates identified above, are included in the recall.

Matson To Present At Stephens Annual Investment Conference

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Wednesday, November 11, 2020

HONOLULU, Nov. 11, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Matson, Inc. (NYSE: MATX) announced today that Matt Cox, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, and Joel Wine, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will present an overview of the Company and respond to questions at the Stephens Annual Investment Conference to be held virtually on November 18, 2020.

Key Points: 
  • HONOLULU, Nov. 11, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Matson, Inc. (NYSE: MATX) announced today that Matt Cox, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, and Joel Wine, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will present an overview of the Company and respond to questions at the Stephens Annual Investment Conference to be held virtually on November 18, 2020.
  • Matson will provide access to the presentation slides on its website on November 18, 2020.
  • Founded in 1882, Matson (NYSE: MATX) is a leading provider of ocean transportation and logistics services.
  • Matson provides a vital lifeline to the domestic non-contiguous economies of Hawaii, Alaska, and Guam, and to other island economies in Micronesia.

Matson to Present at Baird 2020 Global Industrial Conference

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Wednesday, November 4, 2020

HONOLULU, Nov. 4, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Matson, Inc. (NYSE: MATX) announced today that Matt Cox, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, and Joel Wine, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will present an overview of the Company and respond to questions at the Baird 2020 Global Industrial Conference to be held virtually on November 11, 2020.

Key Points: 
  • HONOLULU, Nov. 4, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Matson, Inc. (NYSE: MATX) announced today that Matt Cox, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, and Joel Wine, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will present an overview of the Company and respond to questions at the Baird 2020 Global Industrial Conference to be held virtually on November 11, 2020.
  • Matson will provide access to the presentation slides on its website on November 11, 2020.
  • Founded in 1882, Matson (NYSE: MATX) is a leading provider of ocean transportation and logistics services.
  • Matson provides a vital lifeline to the domestic non-contiguous economies of Hawaii, Alaska, and Guam, and to other island economies in Micronesia.

Dole Appoints Barbara Guerpillon As Head of Dole Ventures

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Tuesday, November 3, 2020

Ltd., Barbara Guerpillon has been appointed Head of Dole Ventures across both packaged foods and its fresh businesses.

Key Points: 
  • Ltd., Barbara Guerpillon has been appointed Head of Dole Ventures across both packaged foods and its fresh businesses.
  • Pier Luigi Sigismondi, President of Dole Packaged Foods, LLC, says Ms Guerpillon's talent and experience will bring a significant boost to Dole's drive to transform its business in line with The Dole Promise.
  • Barbara has a real talent for moving great ideas and entrepreneurs through a disciplined innovation pipeline and we are very excited to have her on our team at the helm of Ventures.
  • In June 2020 Dole announced The Dole Promise, with its three pillars around nutrition, sustainability and the creation of shared value.

Dole Appoints Barbara Guerpillon As Head of Dole Ventures

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, November 3, 2020

Ltd., Barbara Guerpillon has been appointed Head of Dole Ventures across both packaged foods and its fresh businesses.

Key Points: 
  • Ltd., Barbara Guerpillon has been appointed Head of Dole Ventures across both packaged foods and its fresh businesses.
  • Pier Luigi Sigismondi, President of Dole Packaged Foods, LLC, says Ms Guerpillon's talent and experience will bring a significant boost to Dole's drive to transform its business in line with The Dole Promise.
  • Barbara has a real talent for moving great ideas and entrepreneurs through a disciplined innovation pipeline and we are very excited to have her on our team at the helm of Ventures.
  • In June 2020 Dole announced The Dole Promise, with its three pillars around nutrition, sustainability and the creation of shared value.

Dole Worldwide Packaged Foods Appoints Dr Lara Ramdin as Chief Innovation Officer

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Monday, October 5, 2020

SINGAPORE, Oct. 4,2020 /PRNewswire/ --Dole Worldwide Packaged Foods has appointed Dr Lara Ramdin, as Chief Innovation Officer, further strengthening the company's innovation capabilities in support of The Dole Promise which seeks to increase access to nutritious food across the world.

Key Points: 
  • SINGAPORE, Oct. 4,2020 /PRNewswire/ --Dole Worldwide Packaged Foods has appointed Dr Lara Ramdin, as Chief Innovation Officer, further strengthening the company's innovation capabilities in support of The Dole Promise which seeks to increase access to nutritious food across the world.
  • Dr Ramdin is a passionate innovator, a design thinking practitioner and trainer, and believes in using empathy to unlock unique solutions.
  • I look forward to helping the company achieve its purpose and vision," said Dr Ramdin.
  • Dole Packaged Foods, LLC, is a world leader in growing, sourcing, distributing and marketing fruit and healthy snacks.