
Seven employee-led projects will support communities in Latin America and the United States through 2028


Dole Food Company ((DOLE) today announced seven projects selected for the 2025-26 Harvesting Dreams program, an

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Seven employee-led projects will support communities in Latin America and the United States through 2028

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Dole Food Company ((<a xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" rel="nofollow" href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp, url=https%3A%2F%2Fprotect.checkpoint.com%2Fv2%2Fr01%2F___https%3A%2Fwww.nyse.com%2Fquote%2FXNYS%3ADOLE___.YXAzOnNvcGhpYXNjaG9pY2UtY29tLTdkOTI2NTk3OmM6b2ZmaWNlMzY1X2VtYWlsc19hdHRhY2htZW50OmJjZjUxMmJlM2Q1YWJlZjMwZWNkMjVkNGY5M2VhMmEzOjc6OGQyZjo1M2IwNmM1NDkyYzNkZDY1OWJmOGY5ZjhiNmFmNmMzZWFiYTcwMTE1YmZiNDRjNzU5MzMzMzVhZGEyZGRjZTcyOnA6VDpG&amp, esheet=54580641&amp, newsitemid=20260731010130&amp, lan=en-US&amp, anchor=NYSE%3A+DOLE&amp, index=1&amp, NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/DOLE">DOLE</a>) today announced seven projects selected for the 2025-26 Harvesting Dreams program, an employee-led initiative that transforms local ideas into practical social, environmental and operational solutions.

</p><p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" id="news-body-cta">This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: <a xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" href="https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260731010130/en/" rel="nofollow">https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260731010130/en/</a></p><div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" id="bwbodyimg" style="width: 480px; float:left; padding-left:0px; padding-right:20px; padding-top:0px; padding-bottom:0px;"><img xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" src="https://mms.businesswire.com/media/20260731010130/en/2864970/4/Mobile_Pharmacy.jpg" alt="Dole is helping to improve public health and community access to healthcare in Latin America through its Harvesting Dreams global, employee-led innovation program."></img><p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" style="font-size:85%;">Dole is helping to improve public health and community access to healthcare in Latin America through its Harvesting Dreams global, employee-led innovation program.</p></div><p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">
Six of the projects are based in Latin America, where teams will address critical community priorities including safe drinking water, watershed protection, healthcare access, housing and sustainable agriculture.

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In Ecuador, Clean Water Access will strengthen reliable access to safe drinking water for the La Victoria community. In Honduras, Our Water Sources, Our Future will promote the sustainable protection and management of micro-watersheds, while the AGROPOR Medical System will provide on-site healthcare support for employees and their families. In Guatemala, an Integrated Public Pharmacy will help improve community access to medicines and public health services.

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Two Costa Rica initiatives will advance targeted weed management and sustainable pineapple production, as well as housing improvements, family gardens and employee volunteering. In the United States, Bobby’s Classroom Connections will support education, nutrition and corporate volunteering in a vulnerable school community, marking the country’s first participation in the program.

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"At Dole, we are proud of our longstanding grassroots culture of sustainability," said Xavier Roussel, Chief Marketing and Sustainability Officer at Dole Food Company. "Harvesting Dreams starts with the people who know our operations and communities best. Their ideas, combined with strong local partnerships, can improve access to water and healthcare, protect natural resources and create lasting benefits for families."

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Launched in 2021, Harvesting Dreams is grounded in <a xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" rel="nofollow" href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fprotect.checkpoint.com%2Fv2%2Fr01%2F___https%3A%2Fwww.dole.com%2Fsustainability%2Fprogress-report-on-the-dole-way___.YXAzOnNvcGhpYXNjaG9pY2UtY29tLTdkOTI2NTk3OmM6b2ZmaWNlMzY1X2VtYWlsc19hdHRhY2htZW50OmJjZjUxMmJlM2Q1YWJlZjMwZWNkMjVkNGY5M2VhMmEzOjc6NGViYjphNmIzMmM0Y2JjYjc5YjZhODFkYTkxNDkwZTE0ODJjZmM0Zjc4OGI5ZTM5OWM2NTMxYWMzOWFkZWEyZWMwNjBiOnA6VDpG&amp;esheet=54580641&amp;newsitemid=20260731010130&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=The+Dole+Way&amp;index=2&amp;md5=88419eb960b8585967ca148ccc2845a5" shape="rect">The Dole Way</a>, the company’s sustainability framework built around the pillars of For People, For Food and For Nature. Projects are developed through collaboration among Dole employees, public institutions, community organizations, NGOs, academic institutions and technical partners, with an emphasis on measurable, locally owned solutions.

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Implementation is expected to begin during the second half of 2026, with all seven projects targeted for full implementation by December 2028.

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The first edition of Harvesting Dreams supported watershed recovery in Honduras, expanded safe drinking water access, improved cooking solutions in Guatemala, emissions-reduction efforts in Costa Rica and expanded medical services for employees.

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For more information, visit <a xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" rel="nofollow" href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fprotect.checkpoint.com%2Fv2%2Fr01%2F___https%3A%2Fwww.dole.com%2F___.YXAzOnNvcGhpYXNjaG9pY2UtY29tLTdkOTI2NTk3OmM6b2ZmaWNlMzY1X2VtYWlsc19hdHRhY2htZW50OmJjZjUxMmJlM2Q1YWJlZjMwZWNkMjVkNGY5M2VhMmEzOjc6MTljNjpkMDBkYzY0ZDA3M2I5Mjg3NDE2OGFjNjMxNjdlNGEyMDgzOGI2OWRiMmI0ZWFjNWU2MTVjMDA2OTI4ZTMyNGI2OnA6VDpG&amp;esheet=54580641&amp;newsitemid=20260731010130&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.dole.com&amp;index=3&amp;md5=1834204364f555ec79c269aa7d21314c" shape="rect">https://www.dole.com</a>.

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<b xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">About Dole Food Company</b>

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Dole Food Company, part of Dole plc, is one of the world’s largest producers and marketers of high-quality fresh fruit and fresh vegetables. Dole is an industry leader in many of the products it sells, as well as in nutrition education. For more information, please visit <a xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" rel="nofollow" href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dole.com&amp;esheet=54580641&amp;newsitemid=20260731010130&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=www.dole.com&amp;index=4&amp;md5=cec605b7f51db39521b5a521c62f3588" shape="rect">www.dole.com</a>.

</p><p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><img xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" alt="" src="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=bwnews&amp;sty=20260731010130r1&amp;sid=benz2&amp;distro=nx&amp;lang=en" style="width:0;height:0"></img><span xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" class="bwct31415"></span></p><p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" id="mmgallerylink"><span xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" id="mmgallerylink-phrase">View source version on businesswire.com: </span><span xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" id="mmgallerylink-link"><a xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" href="https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260731010130/en/" rel="nofollow">https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260731010130/en/</a></span></p><p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">
<b xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Media Contacts: 
</b><br xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"></br>William Goldfield
<br xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"></br>818-292-0548
<br xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"></br><a xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" rel="nofollow" href="mailto:william.goldfield@dole.com" shape="rect">william.goldfield@dole.com</a>

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DOLE

Dole Harvesting Dreams Program Advances Water, Healthcare and Community Solutions Across the Americas

DOLE expands Harvesting Dreams program with seven projects across Americas through 2028

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    <p>Seven employee-led projects will support communities in Latin America and the United States through 2028


Dole Food Company ((DOLE) today announced seven projects selected for the 2025-26 Harvesting Dreams program, an</p>
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    <h3>AI Summary</h3>
    <p>DOLE’s Harvesting Dreams program adds seven employee-led projects for 2025-26, spanning Latin America and the U.S., with full implementation targeted by December 2028. The effort emphasizes water access, healthcare, housing, and sustainable agriculture, aligning with The Dole Way. While no revenue figures are provided, the program may boost brand, ESG credibility, and community relationships over time.</p>
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    <h3>Key Points</h3>
    <ul><li>DOLE announces seven Harvesting Dreams projects for 2025-26. Community impact spans Latin America and the U.S.</li><li>Projects target water, healthcare, housing, sustainable agriculture. US entry marks program expansion.</li><li>Implementation begins H2 2026. Full rollout by December 2028.</li><li>Launched in 2021; aligned with The Dole Way pillars.</li><li>No revenue figures disclosed. Potential long-term ESG upside.</li></ul>
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    <h3>Companies Mentioned</h3>
    <ul><li><strong>Dole Food Company (DOLE)</strong>: Announces Harvesting Dreams 2025-26 projects; ESG initiative may bolster brand and stakeholder relations.</li><li><strong>Harvesting Dreams Program (N/A)</strong>: Employee-led initiative addressing water, healthcare, housing, and sustainable agriculture; program milestones drive longer-term ESG impact.</li></ul>
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    <h3>Corporate Developments</h3>
    <p>Category: Corporate Developments. The article describes a company-run sustainability initiative and its planned rollout, which informs long-term ESG and branding considerations for DOLE, rather than near-term earnings or M&amp;A activity.</p>
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    <h3>Market-Moving</h3>
    <ul><li>Implementation starts H2 2026; full rollout by 12/2028 could shift ESG sentiment.</li><li>US participation expands domestic visibility and stakeholder engagement.</li><li>No immediate revenue data; market impact likely muted in near term.</li><li>Sustainability framework may support long-term valuation through brand premium.</li></ul>
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    <h3>Key Facts</h3>
    <ul><li>Seven projects selected for 2025-26 Harvesting Dreams.</li><li>Implementation to begin in second half of 2026.</li><li>Full implementation targeted by December 2028.</li><li>Six projects in Latin America; one in the United States.</li><li>First US participation in Harvesting Dreams.</li></ul>
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    <h3>Trading Thesis</h3>
    <p>Neutral to mildly bullish over 12-24 months as program milestones progress.</p>
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Seven employee-led projects will support communities in Latin America and the United States through 2028

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Dole Food Company ((<a xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" rel="nofollow" href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp, url=https%3A%2F%2Fprotect.checkpoint.com%2Fv2%2Fr01%2F___https%3A%2Fwww.nyse.com%2Fquote%2FXNYS%3ADOLE___.YXAzOnNvcGhpYXNjaG9pY2UtY29tLTdkOTI2NTk3OmM6b2ZmaWNlMzY1X2VtYWlsc19hdHRhY2htZW50OmJjZjUxMmJlM2Q1YWJlZjMwZWNkMjVkNGY5M2VhMmEzOjc6OGQyZjo1M2IwNmM1NDkyYzNkZDY1OWJmOGY5ZjhiNmFmNmMzZWFiYTcwMTE1YmZiNDRjNzU5MzMzMzVhZGEyZGRjZTcyOnA6VDpG&amp, esheet=54580641&amp, newsitemid=20260731010130&amp, lan=en-US&amp, anchor=NYSE%3A+DOLE&amp, index=1&amp, NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/DOLE">DOLE</a>) today announced seven projects selected for the 2025-26 Harvesting Dreams program, an employee-led initiative that transforms local ideas into practical social, environmental and operational solutions.

</p><p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" id="news-body-cta">This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: <a xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" href="https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260731010130/en/" rel="nofollow">https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260731010130/en/</a></p><div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" id="bwbodyimg" style="width: 480px; float:left; padding-left:0px; padding-right:20px; padding-top:0px; padding-bottom:0px;"><img xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" src="https://mms.businesswire.com/media/20260731010130/en/2864970/4/Mobile_Pharmacy.jpg" alt="Dole is helping to improve public health and community access to healthcare in Latin America through its Harvesting Dreams global, employee-led innovation program."></img><p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" style="font-size:85%;">Dole is helping to improve public health and community access to healthcare in Latin America through its Harvesting Dreams global, employee-led innovation program.</p></div><p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">
Six of the projects are based in Latin America, where teams will address critical community priorities including safe drinking water, watershed protection, healthcare access, housing and sustainable agriculture.

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In Ecuador, Clean Water Access will strengthen reliable access to safe drinking water for the La Victoria community. In Honduras, Our Water Sources, Our Future will promote the sustainable protection and management of micro-watersheds, while the AGROPOR Medical System will provide on-site healthcare support for employees and their families. In Guatemala, an Integrated Public Pharmacy will help improve community access to medicines and public health services.

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Two Costa Rica initiatives will advance targeted weed management and sustainable pineapple production, as well as housing improvements, family gardens and employee volunteering. In the United States, Bobby’s Classroom Connections will support education, nutrition and corporate volunteering in a vulnerable school community, marking the country’s first participation in the program.

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"At Dole, we are proud of our longstanding grassroots culture of sustainability," said Xavier Roussel, Chief Marketing and Sustainability Officer at Dole Food Company. "Harvesting Dreams starts with the people who know our operations and communities best. Their ideas, combined with strong local partnerships, can improve access to water and healthcare, protect natural resources and create lasting benefits for families."

</p><p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">
Launched in 2021, Harvesting Dreams is grounded in <a xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" rel="nofollow" href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fprotect.checkpoint.com%2Fv2%2Fr01%2F___https%3A%2Fwww.dole.com%2Fsustainability%2Fprogress-report-on-the-dole-way___.YXAzOnNvcGhpYXNjaG9pY2UtY29tLTdkOTI2NTk3OmM6b2ZmaWNlMzY1X2VtYWlsc19hdHRhY2htZW50OmJjZjUxMmJlM2Q1YWJlZjMwZWNkMjVkNGY5M2VhMmEzOjc6NGViYjphNmIzMmM0Y2JjYjc5YjZhODFkYTkxNDkwZTE0ODJjZmM0Zjc4OGI5ZTM5OWM2NTMxYWMzOWFkZWEyZWMwNjBiOnA6VDpG&amp;esheet=54580641&amp;newsitemid=20260731010130&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=The+Dole+Way&amp;index=2&amp;md5=88419eb960b8585967ca148ccc2845a5" shape="rect">The Dole Way</a>, the company’s sustainability framework built around the pillars of For People, For Food and For Nature. Projects are developed through collaboration among Dole employees, public institutions, community organizations, NGOs, academic institutions and technical partners, with an emphasis on measurable, locally owned solutions.

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Implementation is expected to begin during the second half of 2026, with all seven projects targeted for full implementation by December 2028.

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The first edition of Harvesting Dreams supported watershed recovery in Honduras, expanded safe drinking water access, improved cooking solutions in Guatemala, emissions-reduction efforts in Costa Rica and expanded medical services for employees.

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For more information, visit <a xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" rel="nofollow" href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fprotect.checkpoint.com%2Fv2%2Fr01%2F___https%3A%2Fwww.dole.com%2F___.YXAzOnNvcGhpYXNjaG9pY2UtY29tLTdkOTI2NTk3OmM6b2ZmaWNlMzY1X2VtYWlsc19hdHRhY2htZW50OmJjZjUxMmJlM2Q1YWJlZjMwZWNkMjVkNGY5M2VhMmEzOjc6MTljNjpkMDBkYzY0ZDA3M2I5Mjg3NDE2OGFjNjMxNjdlNGEyMDgzOGI2OWRiMmI0ZWFjNWU2MTVjMDA2OTI4ZTMyNGI2OnA6VDpG&amp;esheet=54580641&amp;newsitemid=20260731010130&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.dole.com&amp;index=3&amp;md5=1834204364f555ec79c269aa7d21314c" shape="rect">https://www.dole.com</a>.

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<b xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">About Dole Food Company</b>

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Dole Food Company, part of Dole plc, is one of the world’s largest producers and marketers of high-quality fresh fruit and fresh vegetables. Dole is an industry leader in many of the products it sells, as well as in nutrition education. For more information, please visit <a xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" rel="nofollow" href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dole.com&amp;esheet=54580641&amp;newsitemid=20260731010130&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=www.dole.com&amp;index=4&amp;md5=cec605b7f51db39521b5a521c62f3588" shape="rect">www.dole.com</a>.

</p><p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><img xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" alt="" src="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=bwnews&amp;sty=20260731010130r1&amp;sid=benz2&amp;distro=nx&amp;lang=en" style="width:0;height:0"></img><span xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" class="bwct31415"></span></p><p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" id="mmgallerylink"><span xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" id="mmgallerylink-phrase">View source version on businesswire.com: </span><span xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" id="mmgallerylink-link"><a xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" href="https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260731010130/en/" rel="nofollow">https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260731010130/en/</a></span></p><p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">
<b xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Media Contacts: 
</b><br xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"></br>William Goldfield
<br xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"></br>818-292-0548
<br xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"></br><a xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" rel="nofollow" href="mailto:william.goldfield@dole.com" shape="rect">william.goldfield@dole.com</a>

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DOLE’s Harvesting Dreams program adds seven employee-led projects for 2025-26, spanning Latin America and the U.S., with full implementation targeted by December 2028. The effort emphasizes water access, healthcare, housing, and sustainable agriculture, aligning with The Dole Way. While no revenue figures are provided, the program may boost brand, ESG credibility, and community relationships over time.

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Dole Harvesting Dreams Program Advances Water, Healthcare and Community Solutions Across the Americas

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