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1.04.2008 - 10:18am ET
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Dole Fresh Flowers receives the Florverde Certification for all its farm and bouquet operations in Colombia
(CSRwire) WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA – January 4, 2008 Dole Food Company, announced today
that Dole Fresh Flowers has received the Florverde Certification at its
farm operations in Colombia, South America. The Florverde Certification
represents that its certified members grow their flowers in compliance
with environmental , social , labor and occupational health and safety
standards. In order to receive the Florverde® certification,
participating farms must comply with all compulsory standards and codes of
conduct, including operational and social guidelines. Certification is
verified by an independent third party, SGS, a renowned international
audit company based in Switzerland as stated by Florverde.
About Dole Food Company
Dole is committed to the quality of our products, sustainable
environmental practices and the wellbeing of our 75,000 employees
worldwide. Dole contributes generously to the communities where it
operates around the world, promoting nutrition and health education as
well as a healthier, more sustainable environment.
Dole Food Company, Inc., with 2006 revenues of $6.2 billion, is the
world's largest producer and marketer of high-quality fresh fruit, fresh
vegetables and fresh-cut flowers. Dole markets a growing line of packaged
and frozen foods and is a produce industry leader in nutrition education
and research.
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