Ireland: Dole to sell fresh vegetables division to Arable Capital
Dole, the Ireland-based fruit and vegetable giant, has announced that certain of its subsidiaries have completed the sale of it fresh vegetable business to Og Holdco LLC, the parent company of Organicgirl LLC, a portfolio company of equity fund Arable Capital Partners, for a sale price of $140 million. The fresh vegetables division has operations related […]
USA: Dole unveils dried fruit snack range
Dole, the leading fruit processor, has announced the launch of Good Crunch, a dried fruit snack that promises “an ultra-craveable crunch”. Available as Pineapple Bites, Banana Bites and Pineapple Bites with Chili, the new line is claimed to use a gentle dehydration process to lock in fresh fruit flavour and preserve nutrients. It is further claimed […]
Ireland: Dole to sell fresh vegetables division to Chiquita
Dole, a global leader in fresh produce, has announced it has entered into an agreement to sell its fresh vegetables division to Fresh Express, a subsidiary of fruit supplier Chiquita, for approximately $293 million in cash. The fresh vegetables divisions comprises operations related to the processing and sale of whole produce, as well as salads and meal […]
USA: Total Produce and Dole agree merger
Dole Food Company, a North American manufacturer, marketer, and distributor of fruit and snacks, and Irish Total Produce, a fresh produce firm, have entered into a binding transaction agreement to combine under common ownership. The transaction aims to simplify the existing structure between the two companies by enabling operational integration and allowing synergies across the […]
USA: Dole launches Mixations
Dole, a manufacturer, marketer and distributor of fruit and healthy snacks has released Mixations, described as a combination of smooth fruit sauce and chunks of real fruit. Promoted as featuring non-GMO fruit, free of high fructose corn syrup and artificial flavors and rich in vitamin C, Dole Mixations is available in four flavour parings: Apple-Strawberry […]