DOLE PHILIPPINES ANNOUNCES THE PLANTING OF THE 1,000,000TH TREE
December 20, 2007
Dolefil, a Philippines division of Dole Packaged Foods Company announced today the planting of the 1,000,000th tree under it's "Chairs-for-Trees" program, once again addressing the vital needs in education, the environment (through recycling and reforestation), and livelihood generation.
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DOLE Food Company recognised for Corporate Social Responsibility programs in Costa Rica and Thailand
November 29, 2007
Dole announced today that Standard Fruit Company de Costa Rica, a Dole division in Costa Rica, and Dole Thailand received the 2007 'Grand Winner' Award and a 2007 'Excellence Award' from their respective American Chambers of Commerce, for outstanding Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) achievements.
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DOLE donates equipment of approximately U$50,000 cost to the Pediatric Ward of Bilwi´s Hospital
November 7, 2007
Standard Fruit Co. de Costa Rica, a division of Dole Food Company, Inc. announced today the donation of health equipment of approximately U$50,000 to rebuild and re-equip the pediatric ward of Bilwi´s hospital, in Puerto Cabezas, Nicaragua.
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Dole's reaction to fallacious allegations against Dolefil, as reported in Switzerland.
Dole would like to react very strongly against the accusations posted in the supporting documentation attached to Dolefil's nomination to the 'Public Eye' award, as reported in Switzerland by Pro Natura and the Declaration of Bern.
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Dole Announces It Will Discontinue Use of Paraquat in its Agricultural Operations
October 8, 2007
Dole announced today that it is discontinuing the use of paraquat in its agricultural operations worldwide, by implementing an immediate phase-out program except in Costa Rica for Dole’s pineapple operations where the targeted phase-out program extends to June 30, 2008. During the Costa Rica phase-out program, Dole will continue its practice of applying paraquat-containing herbicides only through mechanized equipment such as boom spray devices under supervised conditions.
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Childrens Hunger Fund and Dole Work to Distribute Nutrition Education Materials
September 14, 2007
Last week Dole Food Company donated nearly ¼ million pieces of their information-packed nutrition focused publications to the Children’s Hunger Fund (CHF), an international charity . CHF is now including the materials within their Food Paks®, 20 lb. boxes of staple foods, which are delivered to the homes of needy families.
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Dole Food Company Announces Partnership to Build Elementary School in Ecuador
September 6, 2007
In an unprecedented partnership, Bama Gruppen (Norway), Bend It (Norwegian juvenile organization sponsored by Bama), Fenacle (Ecuadorian agricultural workers’ organization), the Marcelino Maridueña Municipality, UBESA (Dole’s subsidiary in Ecuador), the Dale Foundation (sponsored by Dole and banana growers) and the Dole Food Company, Inc. broke ground on September 4 at the construction site for a new school.
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DOLE FOOD COMPANY, INC. ANNOUNCES CARBON NEUTRAL PROJECT IN COLLABORATION WITH COSTA RICA
August 9, 2007
Dole Food Company, Inc. today announced that Standard Fruit de Costa Rica, Dole’s operating subsidiary in Costa Rica, and Fondo Nacional de Financiamento Forestal (FONAFIFO), the National Forestry Financing Fund and an entity of the Ministry of Environment and Energy of Costa Rica, signed a ground breaking agreement to work together on a project aimed at establishing a carbon neutral product supply chain for bananas and pineapples, from their production in Costa Rica to the markets in North America and Europe.> learn more
Dole Food Company Honored By the Global Business Coalition on HIV/AID
June 14, 2007
Dole Food Company, Inc today announced that it has been commended by the Global Business Coalition on HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria in the Business Excellence on Tuberculosis category for its work to combat the disease in the Philippines. The commendation was presented Wednesday, June 13 during the 6th Annual GBC Awards for Business Excellence Gala at which President Bill Clinton was the keynote speaker.
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Dole Food Company, Inc. Named to "World's Most Ethical Companies" List By Ethisphere Magazine
May 10, 2007
Dole Food Company, Inc. was named one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere Magazine, a national publication dedicated to illuminating the important correlation between ethics and profit. The elite list of companies were recognized for their strong leadership in ethics and compliance, advancement of industry discourse on social and ethical issues, and positive engagement in the communities in which they operate.
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Employers Confederation of the Philippines Honors Stanfilco at the 2007 Kapatid Awards Ceremony
April 17, 2007
The Stanfilco division of Dole Philippines, a division of Dole Food Company, was honored by the Employers Confederation of the Philippines (ECOP) for its commitment to quality and productivity in its banana operations. The “Outstanding Achievement on Productivity and Quality” award was presented to Dole by Philippine President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo.
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Dole Announces Labor and Environmental Accord with Coordinator of Banana Unions of Costa Rica (COSIBA)
April 2, 2007
Standard Fruit Company of Costa Rica, Inc. a division of Dole Food Company, Inc. and the Coordinator of Banana Unions of Costa Rica (COSIBA) announced today an agreement that reaffirms Dole's commitment to labor, strengthens mutual trust between parties and furthers the company's long standing commitment to sound environmental practices.
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The Truth Behind Allegations Against Dole
April 2, 2007
Dole Food Company has come under criticism that in some country operations the company is in violation of workers’ rights, the freedom to associate and respect for the environment. Dole takes these allegations seriously.
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Dole Food Company, Inc. Launches New Corporate Social Responsibility Website
March 8, 2007
Dole Food Company, Inc. today unveiled a Corporate Social Responsibility web site, www.dole.com. The new web site is a one-stop resource for consumers and other interested parties who are seeking information about Dole’s industry-leading environmental, educational, medical and socioeconomic programs. It also features information on Dole’s corporate policies and practices regarding employees, the environment and charitable giving.
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Lawmakers call for increased activity to combat child obesity
February 8, 2007
A week after President Bush called childhood obesity a costly problem for the country, two lawmakers are calling for more physical education in Texas schools to help combat obesity related diseases like diabetes.
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Dole Food Company Launches Initiative to Provide Healthy Foods for School Children
January 30, 2007
Dole Food Company, Inc. today announced that it is partnering with national organizations to launch a pilot program that will introduce innovative new vending machines to schools featuring healthy food products. The new vending machines will supply DOLE brand healthy foods such as fresh fruits and Fruit Bowls®, in conjunction with cafeteria-prepared salads, sandwich wraps and milk, giving school children greater access to healthy and nutritious foods. These machines utilize School Link Technology software.
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DOLE announces conversion of farm equipment to bio-diesel fuel
January 25, 2007
Dole Fresh Vegetables Company, a division of Dole Food Company, Inc. announced today that it has converted all of its harvesting equipment in Salinas, California and in Yuma, Arizona over to B20 Bio-diesel fuel.
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Dole Food Company Strengthens its Tuberculosis Treatment Program for Phillipine Employees
January 11, 2007
Dole Food Company, Inc. today announced that it will strengthen its widely successful Tuberculosis (TB) initiative in 2007 at the company's two Philippine divisions, Dole Packaged Foods-Dolefil and Dole Fresh Fruit-Stanfilco. The program, TB-DOTS seeks to raise awareness about TB among Dole Philippines employees and their communities, correct misconceptions about the disease, reduce its stigma, and treat those inflicted with the disease.
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YMCA to host Dole/YMCA 'Healthy Families Day'
January 4, 2007
The Southeast Ventura County YMCA will host the Dole/YMCA Healthy Families Day ... The free event will feature games and activities for children and a variety of booths with experts on improving family lifestyles. Co-sponsor Dole Food Company will provide giveaways and healthy snacks.
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