It all started back in 1996, a team of dedicated agricultural professionals led the effort and guided the development of practices for the feasible organic production of bananas and pineapples. Nowadays, Dole Fresh Fruit Co. sources organic bananas and pineapples from Peru, Ecuador, Colombia, Costa Rica and Mexico. Dole Food Company, Inc. is committed to supplying the consumer and our customers with the finest, high-quality products and to leading the industry in nutrition research and education. Dole supports these goals with a corporate philosophy of adhering to the highest ethical conduct in all its business dealings, treatment of its employees, and social and environmental policies. The Dole Organic Program supports the company’s mission with constant innovation, research and development of the highest ethical conducts and treatment of its employees, the communities and the environment.