WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep. 12, 2012--
Dole Food Company, Inc. (NYSE:DOLE) announced in response to market
rumors, that, as part of its previously announced strategic review, it
is in advanced negotiations with ITOCHU Corporation for the possible
sale of its Packaged Foods and Asia Fresh businesses. No definitive
agreements have been signed at this time, and Dole continues in
discussions with several other parties regarding these assets and others.
ABOUT DOLE FOOD COMPANY
DOLE is the world’s largest producer and marketer of high-quality fresh
fruit and fresh vegetables, and is the leading producer of organic
bananas and producer/shipper of organic pineapples. DOLE markets a
growing line of packaged and frozen fruit and is a produce industry
leader in nutrition education and research. For more information, please
visit www.dole.com.
For more information on DOLE’s sustainability initiatives, please visit www.dolesustainability.com.
Source: Dole Food Company, Inc.
Dole Food Company, Inc.
Joseph Tesoriero, (818) 879-6900
Beth
Potillo, (818) 879-6733
