Dole Supports Organic Farms with Organic Pineapples

Dole has launched a month-long promotion that enlists its wholesale and retail customers to support organic farmers worldwide. Beginning March 1, 2015, the leading fresh fruit and vegetable provider will donate $1 for every box of DOLE Organic Pineapples purchased by a wholesaler or retailer to the Organic Farming Research Foundation (OFRF), a Santa Cruz, Calif.-based organization that works to foster the improvement and widespread adoption of organic farming systems. “We believe that if we succeed in our goal to make organic farming the leading form of agriculture, the result will be healthy and resilient people, ecosystems and economies,” says Brise Tencer, executive director of OFRF. “Dole is comprised of a mix of company and family growers – many of them growing organic – so they believe in our efforts. This program contributes directly to our mission by simultaneously supporting organic family farmers and encouraging more retailers to stock organic product.” The promotion is a continuation of Dole’s expanded focus on organic produce over the past few years. As a pioneer in organic banana and pineapple production for decades, Dole has shown its commitment to organic farmers both globally and domestically. To accompany its organic Pineapples, Bananas and fresh vegetable products, including Celery, Celery Hearts, Green Onions and Hearts of Romaine, Dole now offers a line of organic salad blends. The promotion runs March 1-31, 2015, and covers all wholesale and retailer purchases of DOLE Organic Pineapples in the U.S. and Canada.