Dole Mission Statement

Dole Food company is an international distributor of fruits and vegetables founded in 1851. They have also broadened their company into the nutrition research and education field. In Dole’s mission statement Dole is stating that as a corporation it holds the highest standards in it’s products, research, and education while still upholding high ethical conduct in its business. “Dole Food Company, Inc. is committed to supplying the consumer and our customers with the finest, high-quality products and to leading the industry in nutrition research and education. Dole supports these goals with a corporate philosophy of adhering to the highest ethical conduct in all its business dealings, treatment of its employees, and social and environmental policies.”(Dole). Dole has come a long way since it’s humble beginning in 1851. In 2010 doles recorded revenue was $6.9 billion dollars making it the biggest international distributor of fruits and vegetables. One of the major difficulties in a corporation like dole is to uphold

it’s ethics with all its employees, customers, and the environment.

In Dole’s mission statement the company states it’s commitment to research in the nutrition field.

In the about us page on Dole’s webpage they describe different programs designed to facilitate their high standards. “Dole's dedication to quality is a commitment solidly backed by: comprehensive programs for food safety, scientific crop protection programs, stringent quality control measures, state-of-the-art production and transportation technologies, continuous improvement through research and innovation.” (Dole) When you go to buy groceries as a customer you want a guarantee in quality. Dole guarantees it’s quality through scientific research and developments. Also dole is a founding member of National Five A Day For Better Health Program. This program was developed to provide technology based nutrition education to children. With Dole being involved with nutrition based education the company is showing it’s involvement with the community’s well

being.

Some of the main reasons dole has become the nutrition empire it is today is it’s use of scientific methods to provide quality control and environmental awareness. Dole has scientific pest management programs to help manage pests and safety in preventing these pests. We are beyond the days of harmful pesticide use, dole is trying to find more natural and non toxic methods to protect crops from pests. In doing so dole attracts a wider more eco friendly customer base. Another way dole provides quality control and environmental awareness is through recycling. “Wherever possible, we follow a “Reuse or Recycle” approach to conserve material, reduce waste and maximize efficiency throughout the supply chain.” (Dole). Dole has changed it’s packaging to be more eco friendly by limiting it’s use of non recyclable plastics. Also Dole has been involved in educating children in recycling which helps in the long run of saving our environment. Carbon footprint monitoring and soil conservation also help limit harmful environmental practices. Dole focuses on soil conservation so they may provide the quality they mention in their mission statement. By focusing on conserving and utilizing minerals more precisely dole has eliminated some eco waste while still increasing its production. “Dole International Holdings employs scientists in research centers throughout the Philippines and the United States. These scientists specialize in fields such as general agronomy, irrigation, nematology, plant pathology, physiology, horticulture/plant propagation and spray technology, as well as post-harvest physiology.” (Dole). By utilizing it’s recourses and knowledge properly Dole has provided quality in its products and environmentally friendly production.