Charlotte, North Carolina-based Dole Food Co. will participate in Organic Week 2025, taking place Sept. 15-17 in Washington, D.C., and hosted by the Organic Trade Association (OTA).
As an event sponsor and one of the few produce supply companies in attendance, Dole will highlight its leadership in the organic category and reaffirm its commitment to sustainability and the continued growth of the U.S. organic produce market.
For more than 25 years, Dole has been a vocal thought leader in organic agriculture, recognized as the No. 1 brand in organic bananas and pineapples. The company also offers a broad portfolio of other organic fresh fruit products across the globe, all cultivated under Dole’s sustainability and quality standards.
The event brings together policymakers, industry leaders and advocates to shape the future of organics in America.
Representing Dole at Organic Week 2025 will be Rudy Amador, VP of corporate responsibility, sustainability and communication at Dole Tropical Products, and Juan Xavier Pons, commercial and diversified senior director, Dole Ecuador. Both executives will engage in discussions, workshops and breakout meetings designed to address pressing issues and opportunities in the organic produce industry.
“Organic Week is a crucial platform for aligning what we do at Dole with the broader goals on the future of sustainable, responsible food production across all stakeholders,” Amador said.
“As a leader in the produce segment, Dole stands shoulder-to-shoulder with the OTA in supporting policies, innovation and market growth that benefit consumers, the environment and farm communities alike.”
Matthew Dillon, co-CEO of Organic Trade Association, stated, “We’re at a pivotal moment at the Organic Trade Association – celebrating four decades of organic progress as we also chart a course for the future. Organic Week is where ideas, advocacy and vision converge. Together with members like Dole, we’ll lean into the opportunities to build policies, partnerships and innovation that support growers, uplift agricultural communities and deepen consumer trust in the USDA Organic seal.”
Dole’s sponsorship reflects its belief in the power of collaboration to advance environmental stewardship, consumer trust and the success of organic agriculture.
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