Established in 1851, Castle & Cooke, and its affiliated companies, specializes in the development and ownership of real estate properties. The company maintains in more than 20 U.S. states. It has expertise in the leasing of transportation equipment and manufacturing brick and building materials through its divisions. Castle & Cooke s real estate developments include the North Carolina Research Campus and Lake Sherwood in California. The company also operates Mililani Town on the island of Oahu in Hawaii and Keene s Pointe in Florida. In Hawaii, it additionally owns two resorts. Castle & Cooke s sister company, Dole Food Company, is one of the world s largest producers and marketers of fruits, vegetables and fresh-cut flowers.