Dole plc

Dole plc grows, sources, packages, distributes, and markets fresh fruits and vegetables across a global network. Its portfolio spans more than 300 products, with major positions in bananas, pineapples, grapes, avocados, mangos, kiwis, berries, cherries, and organic produce under the DOLE brand and other labels.

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— Dole plc
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Fresh Fruit39% Bananas, pineapples and other fresh fruit grown or sourced globally for retail and foodservice customers.
Diversified Fresh Produce – EMEA44% Fresh produce sourced and marketed across Europe, the Middle East and Africa, with strong local-seasonal supply.
Diversified Fresh Produce – Americas & ROW18% Fresh produce sourced from the Americas and other regions, including export-oriented fruit programs.

Dole sells primarily to grocery retailers, wholesalers, mass merchandisers, supercenters, foodservice operators, club...

  • Retail groceryprimary

    Supermarkets and grocery chains buy branded and private-label produce for everyday consumer demand and shelf availability.

  • Wholesale and distributionprimary

    Wholesalers and distributors buy mixed produce volumes to resell into fragmented local markets.

  • Foodservicesecondary

    Restaurants, caterers and institutional buyers purchase produce for menu consistency and dependable supply.

  • Mass merchandisers and supercenterssecondary

    Large-format retailers buy high-volume produce programs to support traffic and value positioning.

  • Club, convenience and regional customerssecondary

    Smaller format and regional buyers purchase selected produce lines where assortment and freshness matter.

Dole sources produce from more than 100 countries and sells into more than 85 countries, with operations in 30...

  • •Sourcing from over 100 countries reduces dependence on any one harvest
  • •Operations in 30 countries support local growing, packing and logistics
  • •Sales in more than 85 countries diversify demand but add complexity
  • •North America, Europe and Latin America are the main commercial markets
  • •Weather, freight and currency swings affect regional profitability

Dole is focused on using its global sourcing network, brand strength and logistics platform to supply fresh produce...

01
Global sourcing diversificationmedium-term

Reduces dependence on any single growing region and helps maintain year-round availability.

02
Brand-led customer retentionshort-term

The DOLE brand supports consumer trust and retailer shelf placement in a commodity-like category.

03
Operational reinvestmentmedium-term

Farming, logistics and cold-chain investments improve quality, shelf life and cost efficiency.

04
M&A and portfolio optimizationmedium-term

Acquisitions can add scale while divestitures simplify the portfolio and improve focus.

Dole’s results are exposed to agricultural volatility, including weather, crop disease, pests and climate change,...

high

Adverse weather and climate-related crop losses

Fresh produce output and quality depend on growing conditions in sourcing regions.

Scope
Global sourcing footprint across multiple agricultural regions
Materiality
high
high

Transportation and port disruption

The company relies on third-party shipping, stevedores and trucking to move perishables.

Scope
Ocean freight, port handling and inland logistics
Materiality
high
high

Commodity price volatility and trade restrictions

Excess supply, tariffs and trade barriers can quickly pressure produce pricing and margins.

Scope
Bananas, pineapples and other globally traded produce
Materiality
high
medium

Customer concentration and credit risk

A small number of large customers in some regions can materially affect volumes and receivables.

Scope
Retail, wholesale and foodservice accounts
Materiality
high
medium

Cybersecurity and third-party systems disruption

Operational continuity depends on secure systems and reliable suppliers and logistics partners.

Scope
Networks, ERP, customer and supplier interfaces
Materiality
medium
Seasonality
Second quarter is typically strongest; fourth quarter typically weakest
Discontinued operations
Affects trend analysis and comparability across periods
Goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible impairment
Can create material non-cash charges
Foreign currency translation
Can materially change reported revenue and operating results
Receivables and credit losses
Affects liquidity and allowance for expected credit losses

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