Dole Fresh Flowers Receives the Florverde Certification for All Its Farm and Bouquet Operations in Colombia
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif.--(Business Wire)--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(R) 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.
Dole Food Company
Marty Ordman, +1-818-874-4834
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