Burning banana charcoals are seen in this photo provided by Dole Japan Inc. TOKYO -- More than 60 companies in Japan are utilizing imperfect bananas, which would otherwise be discarded, to combat ...

Banana charcoal has been available in limited quantities on the flea market website Mercari Shops since April 1, priced at 3,300 yen (about $23) for a 2-kilogram box, including tax. Dole Japan is ...

Cruise and cargo ships that dock at marine terminals in the San Diego Bay have been using shore power for over a decade, and ...

Ecuador is the largest exporter of bananas in the world, supplying a major share to the U.S., Europe, and Russia. Discover ...

Ripening has become vital to meeting consumer demand. “Ripening” or “pre-conditioning” is a key element to getting optimally ...

Dole plc appears attractively valued at 5.5x EBITDA, supported by strong brand recognition and significant deleveraging since its IPO. The planned Fresh Vegetables division sale is a potential ...

Billionaire David Murdock, who turned Dole into a powerhouse selling fruits and vegetables across the globe, died Monday at the age of 102.

Chiquita is the largest supplier of bananas to the U.S., and Panama is the largest banana-producing country, so there will be an increased demand in the U.S. for other banana sources such as Dole ...

Former U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Dole greets N.C. Speaker of the House Destin Hall prior to a special ceremony in the House chamber of the Legislative Building on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, in Raleigh, N ...