DOLE

Dole plc is a global producer and marketer of fresh fruits and vegetables, primarily bananas, pineapples, and other produce sold to retailers and foodservice customers worldwide. The company operates through Fresh Fruit (bananas, pineapples, grapes, berries, apples, other fruits) and Diversified Fresh Produce (value-added salads, vegetables, packaged fresh fruit) segments. Dole grows, sources, ships, ripens, and distributes fresh produce across North America, Europe, Asia, and other markets. The company operates farms, packing facilities, ripening centers, cold storage, and distribution networks supporting global fresh produce supply chains. Founded in 1851 and headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, Dole is one of the world's largest fresh produce companies. The company went public through SPAC merger in 2021 following privatization years earlier. Dole benefits from global scale, established customer relationships, brand recognition, and vertically integrated operations. The company faces commodity price volatility, weather and agricultural production risks, labor challenges, logistics costs, competitive markets, and consumer preference shifts. Dole continues to focus on operational efficiency, sustainable agriculture, innovation in value-added products, and serving global fresh produce demand.