A global leader, 170 years in the making.
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1850's
1850's
Establishment of a fruit and vegetable business, McCann Fruit in North East, Ireland.
1851
1851
The foundations of Dole are laid by Samuel Castle and Amos Cooke.
1850's -
1858
1858
Local consolidation across Ireland culminates in creation of FII (Fruit Importers of Ireland).
1899
1899
The Vaccaro brothers start their banana business
1858 -
1981
1981
FII becomes a public limited company and a period of internationalisation across Europe begins.
1901
1901
James Dole begins growing pineapples in Wahiawa on the island of Oahu.
1981 -
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2006
2006
Business rebrands with the formation of Total Produce plc
1978
1978
Dole bananas are launched in Europe and Dole begins marketing vegetables.
2006 -
2013
2013
Period of internationalisation begins in North America with investment in the Oppenheimer Group in Canada.
1990
1990
Dole introduces Value-Added Fresh Vegetable products.
2013 -
2014
2014
Expansion into the United States begins with investment in Eco Farms, producer and importer of avocados.
2013
2013
Dole completes sale of packaged foods and Asia Fresh Businesses.
2014 -
2015-16
2015-16
Further investments follow in Brazil, Chile, Canada and the United States.
2018
2018
Dole partners with the Total Produce family.
2015-16 -
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2018
2018
Acquisition of a 45% equity stake in Dole Holdings.
2021
2021
Acquisition of remaining 55% of Dole holdings by Total Produce plc
2018
