Dole

Dole has become synonymous with bananas, forever changing the way we experience this delicious and nutritious fruit. As we celebrate 125 years of growth, innovation, and commitment with farming the iconic yellow fruit, we invite you to join us on a journey that traces the roots of Dole's past and paves the way for a brighter future.

It all began when Joseph, Felix, and Lucca Vaccaro along with Salvador D'Antoni pooled their resources and began importing bananas to New Orleans from La Ceiba, Honduras in 1899 (just months before Jim Dole landed in Hawaii and soon started the Hawaiian Pineapple Company). They started the Standard Fruit Company, laying the foundation for what would become Dole Bananas.

• 1924: Funding and building the Vicente d’Antoni Hospital for banana workers in Honduras.
• 1950s: Pioneering boxed shipping ensured safe and efficient transport across continents.
• 1970s: Dole becomes a leader in organic farming, paving the way for sustainable practices.

Dole plc (previously named Dole Food Company and Standard Fruit Company) is an Irish-American agricultural multinational corporation headquartered in Dublin, Ireland. The company is among the world's largest producers of fruit and vegetables.

PepsiCo sells bottled fruit beverages under license from Dole.