Report: Dole planning to shift Ireland operations to new £44M facility
According to a report from Independent.ie, Dole is planning to develop a £44.3M logistics hub in eastern Ireland. The new facility could see the company’s operations in the country move from Dublin to the new campus in Balbriggan, which is already under development at the M1 Business Park in Courtlough. The publication notes that the […]
How to merchandise bananas for profit and ensure shopper satisfaction
Bananas have traditionally been considered a loss leader, yet effective merchandising can help stores realize profit in this key category. Bananas are consistently one of the top-selling items, according to Bil Goldfield, director of corporate communications for Dole Food Company. That’s why it’s critical they remain a focus in the department, he says. “Opportunities remain ripe […]
Total Produce shifts brand to Dole UK
Total Produce UK has joined Dole’s Irish, Nordic and Exotics businesses by rebranding its operations across the UK. The firm officially transitioned to Dole UK on Monday, Nov. 7th. The process seeks to position the brand as a vertically integrated business. Mark Owen, Managing Director of Dole UK, called the rebranding a “milestone” in the […]
Total Produce shares tumble in London as Dole cuts IPO price range
Dole Plc on Wednesday slashed the marketed price range for its initial public offering (IPO) in the U.S., a move that reduced the fruit and vegetable grower’s targeted valuation by more than $400 million. The company said it plans to price its shares between $16 and $17 apiece, compared with the previous range of $20 […]
Total Produce, Dole get green light from European Commission
The European Commission has granted its clearance for the combination of Dole Food Company and Total Produce, moving the entities closer to creating the world’s largest fruit and vegetable company. Total Produce, which bought a 45 percent stake in dole for $300m in July 2018, reached the agreement with Castle & Cooke (C&C), which owns […]
