Responsible Procurement

For Food
At Dole, we are committed to ensuring the highest agronomic and sustainable practices from seed-to-store as we source the finest fresh produce from around the globe. At home in Ireland, it’s no different. We prioritise local produce. Across our +170 years’ operating in Ireland, we have nurtured a national network of local growers, some of whom we have been working with for generations. We take care to put ‘Local Produce First’, prioritising locally grown produce where it is available, commercially viable and environmentally responsible to do so. Across Ireland, we provide agronomic assistance to help local growers achieve the quality standards and accreditations necessary in the modern marketplace. We also offer financial, logistical, and operational support to ensure local produce reaches consumers in pristine condition. Additionally, we provide commercial, marketing, and promotional expertise and resources to place local produce at the heart of the portfolio we present to our customers nationwide.