Videos
Dale Foundation
Through this foundation, Dole supports educational, community and health projects in rural Ecuador, for example excursions for children, school football tournaments, advanced training for teachers and advice centres for families. Find out more about the Dale Foundation!
Through this foundation, Dole supports educational, community and health projects in rural Ecuador, for example excursions for children, school football tournaments, advanced training for teachers and advice centres for families. Find out more about the Dale Foundation!
What does a banana researcher do?
Orlando Rojas is one of the dedicated "banana researchers" at our Rio Frio laboratory. He and his team, led by Dr. Munoz, carry out organic studies to find new ways of producing plants and fruits and protecting them with minimal intervention. Find out what his working day is like!
Orlando Rojas is one of the dedicated "banana researchers" at our Rio Frio laboratory. He and his team, led by Dr. Munoz, carry out organic studies to find new ways of producing plants and fruits and protecting them with minimal intervention. Find out what his working day is like!
Spend a day with farm employee Andrés
Andrés Jimenezu is a farm worker at Bananito Farm in Costa Rica. He tends the banana plants to make sure they produce a good harvest. He also loves running, and he trains so hard that he competes in national events. Visit Andrés’ home and find out what his day is like!
Andrés Jimenezu is a farm worker at Bananito Farm in Costa Rica. He tends the banana plants to make sure they produce a good harvest. He also loves running, and he trains so hard that he competes in national events. Visit Andrés’ home and find out what his day is like!
How do we recycle?
Dole uses plastic covers to protect the growing fruit. As much plastic waste as possible is collected, sorted and reused or compressed into bales and recycled. Watch the video to find out how.
Dole uses plastic covers to protect the growing fruit. As much plastic waste as possible is collected, sorted and reused or compressed into bales and recycled. Watch the video to find out how.
The Banana Story
The Banana Story shows you the life of a banana - in 3 Minutes. Before a Dole banana is at your supermarket, it was nearly a year in the tropics, is curved, yellow and sweet and travelled thousands of miles. Enjoy it!
The Banana Story shows you the life of a banana - in 3 Minutes. Before a Dole banana is at your supermarket, it was nearly a year in the tropics, is curved, yellow and sweet and travelled thousands of miles. Enjoy it!
The environmentalist
Max León Pérez is responsible for sustainability projects at Dole. He shows schoolchildren and local people how the community can help the whole world by treating their own environment with respect. Spend a day with him and find out how Dole puts sustainability into practice.
Max León Pérez is responsible for sustainability projects at Dole. He shows schoolchildren and local people how the community can help the whole world by treating their own environment with respect. Spend a day with him and find out how Dole puts sustainability into practice.
The organic farmer
David Gutiérrez is responsible for the organic fertilisers used on our organic pineapple farm. Good soil means a good harvest. And David is an expert on creating the optimum soil. In his free time he likes fishing and being by the water. See what his working day is like and find out about organic farming at Dole.
David Gutiérrez is responsible for the organic fertilisers used on our organic pineapple farm. Good soil means a good harvest. And David is an expert on creating the optimum soil. In his free time he likes fishing and being by the water. See what his working day is like and find out about organic farming at Dole.
The fruit nurse
Yesenia Villalobos Elizondo has an important job on the farm: she makes sure the pineapples grow optimally. She has to prune the pineapple crowns with great skill, as well as care, because the fruit is guarded by long, pointed leaves. In her free time Yesenia is a keen football player. See what Yesenia's typical day is like!
Yesenia Villalobos Elizondo has an important job on the farm: she makes sure the pineapples grow optimally. She has to prune the pineapple crowns with great skill, as well as care, because the fruit is guarded by long, pointed leaves. In her free time Yesenia is a keen football player. See what Yesenia's typical day is like!
The secret about pineapples
There are lots of myths about how to choose the best pineapple. You might have heard that you should pull the crown, look at the colour or smell the skin. We're going to let you in on the secret of how to recognise the best fruit. We'll also show you the quick and easy way to slice a pineapple. Take a look!
There are lots of myths about how to choose the best pineapple. You might have heard that you should pull the crown, look at the colour or smell the skin. We're going to let you in on the secret of how to recognise the best fruit. We'll also show you the quick and easy way to slice a pineapple. Take a look!
The growth cycle of a pineapple
The pineapple plant is planted very carefully in well prepared soil. It grows best in a tropical climate where the nights are mild and the days are hot and sunny. The many tiny flowers turn into small berries which join together to make a pineapple fruit.
The pineapple plant is planted very carefully in well prepared soil. It grows best in a tropical climate where the nights are mild and the days are hot and sunny. The many tiny flowers turn into small berries which join together to make a pineapple fruit.
What is organic agriculture?
Follow Luis Monge, a Dole agronomist in charge of organic production in Peru, during his workday on an organic banana farm. He will tell you what organic farming is about and how Dole does it. At work and at home Luis lives the organic lifestyle. Watch our video and learn more about organic banana farming.
Follow Luis Monge, a Dole agronomist in charge of organic production in Peru, during his workday on an organic banana farm. He will tell you what organic farming is about and how Dole does it. At work and at home Luis lives the organic lifestyle. Watch our video and learn more about organic banana farming.
Félix Ortega's agro-forestal plantation.
Félix Ortega is one of about 100 farmers forming the Cerro Azul association. He has dedicated his life to nature and organic farming. See how he has followed his passion for more than 40 years.
Félix Ortega is one of about 100 farmers forming the Cerro Azul association. He has dedicated his life to nature and organic farming. See how he has followed his passion for more than 40 years.
What is the Dale Foundation?
Discover how the Dale Foundation operates in Peru and its positive impact on organic banana producers, banana workers, and their families.
Discover how the Dale Foundation operates in Peru and its positive impact on organic banana producers, banana workers, and their families.
How does Cerro Azul support small farmers?
Cerro Azul is an association that supports more than 100 small farms in Ecuador. The association brings together these farmers and provides them guidance in administrative and organizational issues. Through the association, its members can sell organic bananas overseas, and enjoy a better quality of life. Watch and learn how it works!
Cerro Azul is an association that supports more than 100 small farms in Ecuador. The association brings together these farmers and provides them guidance in administrative and organizational issues. Through the association, its members can sell organic bananas overseas, and enjoy a better quality of life. Watch and learn how it works!
Share a day with Braulio!
Brauliö monitors the organic farmers’ methods and procedures. He is traveling a lot for his job and is in close contact with our farmers. Learn about Brauliö’s job and listen to him explain what organic farming is about.
Brauliö monitors the organic farmers’ methods and procedures. He is traveling a lot for his job and is in close contact with our farmers. Learn about Brauliö’s job and listen to him explain what organic farming is about.
What is organic certification?
Obtaining organic certification is the result of a long and demanding commitment to organic farming. Listen to José Mancheno, a banana farm certifier, explain how he makes sure that the fruit packed is effectively produced under the rules of organic farming.
Obtaining organic certification is the result of a long and demanding commitment to organic farming. Listen to José Mancheno, a banana farm certifier, explain how he makes sure that the fruit packed is effectively produced under the rules of organic farming.