Founded in 1851, Dole Food Company is one of the worlds largest producers and marketers of fresh fruits and vegetables. The company offers a variety of fresh, frozen and packaged fruits, including apricots, bananas and pineapples. It also stocks and supplies fresh-cut berries and vegetables, such as blackberries, cranberries, cherries, spinach and red leaf, and carrots. The company also offers a wide range of packaged salads and fresh flowers. Its worldwide team of growers, packers, processors, shippers and employees provide fruits, vegetables and food products, along with fresh-cut flowers. The company s Web site offers information on various health tips and recipes. Dole Food Company is headquartered in Monterey, Calif.