Dole Bananas

Dole bananas are one of the most recognized fresh fruit products globally, marketed by Dole plc. The specific bananas shown in the image were grown in Costa Rica, as indicated by the 'Costa Rica' text on the protective stickers. Dole operates extensive plantations in Latin America, including significant operations in Costa Rica, which was the first banana-producing region in the world to receive ISO 14001 environmental certification for its banana operations in 1998.

The brand's history is deeply rooted in Hawaii, where it was founded in the mid-19th century. Over decades of mergers and acquisitions, including the landmark merger with Castle & Cooke, Dole evolved from a pineapple specialist into a global produce leader. Today, the fresh produce business is managed under Dole plc, a company formed by the merger of Dole Food Company and the Irish firm Total Produce. This entity is headquartered in Ireland, maintaining a vertically integrated supply chain that manages everything from tropical farms to ripening centers and retail distribution.