Company: Dole Food Company
Industry: Agribusiness
Description: Dole plc, founded through the historic merger of Castle & Cooke (1851) and the Hawaiian Pineapple Company (1901), is a leading global producer and distributor of fresh fruits, vegetables, and edible plants. Headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, with U.S. operations in Charlotte, North Carolina, the publicly traded company (NYSE: DOLE) since 2021 operates across five continents, managing 109,000 acres of farmland, 13 cargo vessels, 75 packing houses, and 160 distribution centers. Specializing in bananas, pineapples, berries, salads, and 300+ plant-based products, Dole serves 75 countries with a focus on sustainability and innovation, including licensing deals with PepsiCo and Disney.
As of recent data, Dole employs 38,500 full-time and seasonal workers worldwide. In 2021, it reported $6.5 billion in revenue and $349.1 million in profit, underscoring financial stability amid global supply chain expansions.
For job seekers, Dole offers diverse roles in agriculture (farm workers, agronomists), manufacturing and processing (production technicians, quality control), logistics and distribution (warehouse operators, shippers), sales/marketing (account managers, brand specialists), plus corporate positions in finance, HR, supply chain, and sustainability. (according to Wikipedia and the company).
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