Mission and Values
The Dole Mission
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.
Our Core Values
We are committed to:
SUSTAINABILITY: The development of our employees and supporting the local communities where we operate, and positively impacting the environment by continually improving our practices while remaining efficient and economically sustainable.
INTEGRITY: Conducting business ethically, transparently and honestly.
RESPECT: Maintaining a positive and diverse workplace and supplier base that fosters open dialog and recognizes the importance of individual and cultural differences
QUALITY: Providing the finest, high-quality fresh fruit and vegetables to our consumers, with a focus on quality throughout our internal processes and deliverables and in the image we project to the outside world.
SAFETY: Employing the highest standards of food safety and best-in-class food safety practices, while operating under a culture of safety throughout our operations.
INNOVATION: Meeting or exceeding consumer expectations by leading the industry with new products and processes.