Acquisition makes Dole a ‘berry’ strong player

Oct. 18, 2004
Dole Food Co Inc has completed the acquisition of Coastal Berry Co LLC, a leading producer of fresh California coastal strawberries and bushberries (raspberries and blackberries).

Dole Food Co Inc has completed the acquisition of Coastal Berry Co LLC, a leading producer of fresh California coastal strawberries and bushberries (raspberries and blackberries). With this acquisition, Dole should become the third-largest producer of fresh strawberries for 2004.

David H Murdock, chairman and chief executive officer of Dole, said, “We are extremely pleased with our acquisition of this producer of high-end fresh berries. This acquisition is a part of Dole’s strategy to expand its line of fresh products to better serve its customers and to provide consumers with nutritious, healthy products.”

With 2003 revenues of $4.8 billion, Dole is the world’s largest producer and marketer of fresh fruit, fresh vegetables and fresh-cut flowers. It also markets a line of frozen and packaged foods.

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