Dole Food Company, Inc · Westlake Village, CA United States · (NYSE: DOLE)
Company Description
Phone: 818-879-6600
Fax: 818-879-6615
Rankings
- #329 in FORTUNE 500
More Companies in: Westlake Village, California
More Companies in These Related Industries: Banana & Plantain Production, Melon Farming, Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Wholesalers, Fruit & Vegetable Canners, Citrus Groves
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This link will open in a new window Fans of bananas and other fresh fruit might find this company to be a-peel-ing. Dole Food is the world's largest producer of fresh fruit and vegetables, known best as the top grower of bananas, pineapples, and other tropical varieties of fruit. The company sources its produce from growers in 25 countries, distributing products under the Dole brand to supermarkets, mass merchandisers, and other customers in about 90 countries. In addition to fresh fruits and vegetables, Dole produces packaged foods such as canned fruit and juices. Tracing its roots to 1851, Dole Food is owned by chairman David Murdock; the company plans to go public through an IPO. To read the full description, subscribe now.
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Key Dole Food Company, Inc Financials
| Company Type | Public - NYSE: DOLE Headquarters |
| Fiscal Year-End | December |
| 2008 Sales (mil.) | $7,620.0 |
| 2008 Employees | 75,800 |
Dole Food Company, Inc Executives
15 executives listed for Dole Food Company, Inc's Westlake Village, CA location.
| Title | Name & Bio | Contact |
| Chairman | David Murdock | |
| President, CEO, and Director | David DeLorenzo | |
| VP and CFO | Joseph Tesoriero |
Competition
Competitive Landscape for Dole Food Company, Inc
Demand is driven by federal agricultural policy programs, food consumption trends, and the grain and oilseed export market. The profitability of individual companies depends on maximizing crop yield and minimizing disease risk. Large companies have advantages in highly automated technologies and access to the latest in seed and crop technologies. Small operations can compete effectively by harvesting heirloom, non-genetically modified (GM), or specialty products. The industry is labor-intensive: average annual revenue per employee (operator and hired laborers) is $100,000. To read the full description, subscribe now.Top Dole Food Company, Inc Competitors
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