Our Strengths

Dole – a trusted global partner in production

01.

A Grower of global renown

Owning nearly 120,000 acres of land, we understand production because we’re farmers ourselves.

02.

Global reach

An unmatched network of exceptional global growers.

03.

Supporting producers

We leverage our resources and in-house expertise to offer technical support to growers, promoting best agronomic and sustainable practices from farm to fork.

04.

Investment

Champions of best-in-class production, we are committed to investing in primary production and in the farms of trusted partners.

05.

Logistics & Infrastructure

Protecting the fruits of our labour: Our best-in-class global infrastructure provides the most efficient, reliable and safe route to market.

06.

Best-in-class Category Management

We offer the broadest of ranges of exotics, consistency and continuity of supply, innovative packaging solutions, bespoke category concepts and engaging promotions- all with our world renowned brand as our focal point.

Marketplace Infrastructure

In Dole Exotics we recognise the importance of local. Our operations across Europe are divided into six zones centered on six operational hubs which oversee the sourcing, packing, ripening, distribution and promotion of our produce in local regions. Many things set Dole Exotics apart- but one of the most important is that we’re different, because we’re there- right at the heart of local markets, delivering bespoke services and products for local customers and consumers. Find out more, here.

Quality Assurance

In Dole Exotics our commitment to best agronomic and sustainable practices extends right across the supply chain from farm to fork, seed to store. In addition to ensuring operational excellence on our own farms, we work hand in glove with third party growers to apply rigorous standards- making sure our produce arrives in the marketplace in pristine condition and meeting or exceeding the expectations of customers and consumers alike.

Supply Chain
Integrated Quality Assurance from seed to store.
Our People
Experienced, dedicated experts committed to delivering bespoke products to individual customers every time.
Certification
100% GlobalG.A.P., Rainforest Alliance, SMETA, BSCI, other equivalent.
Product Specification
PPU lists, Residue analysis, Dry matter testing.
Product Management
Laboratory tests, temperature management from harvest to transit, technical audits.

A holistic approach - adding value across the supply chain

In Dole, we’re incredibly proud of our brand- one of the most recognised brands in the world. However, we know that its strength lies in what it stands for. From our earliest days, DOLE stood for ‘Quality, Quality, Quality.’ It still does. It always will. However, today we’re determined that today, its also the focal point for all the other good work we do; the growing, the sourcing, the NPD, the category management- so that when you buy DOLE branded exotics, you know you’re buying an integrated concept and our promise to deliver to you the very, very best solution for your retail shelf.

Dole Plc

Dole Exotics is part of Dole plc, the worlds’ leading fresh produce provider. Vertically integrated, our operations extend from the world’s most fertile production regions to local markets throughout across Europe, North America and beyond. Our scale, our logistics, our reach, our resources, our experience and our expertise gives us the capacity to do more. Find out more about Dole plc, here www.doleplc.com

About Us

Delivering the best of both worlds

Our Promise

The DOLE® brand is built on the promise of consistent excellence, through both our agronomic and sustainability practices, as well as our products.