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Customers judge a business by the quality of its fresh produce- whether it’s on a plate or on the shelf. Choosing the right supplier makes all the difference. Dole is Ireland’s leading and largest fresh produce supplier because what we offer is that little bit different.

For a start, we have a truly national network of depots, thirteen in all. No matter where you are on the island, there’s a Dole “depot on your doorstep.” We’re absolutely unique in that respect. Providing the cream of the global crop alongside the best of local, we deliver the fundamentals: the right produce from the right sources at the right time, assuring best production practices, both agronomic and sustainable. So produce: in season, best-in-class, picked for taste and delivered in pristine condition!

Our Depots
Our Produce

Why Dole Foodservice?

  • Depots on your doorstep

    No matter where you are in Ireland, there’s always a Dole depot nearby- assuring daily deliveries of the freshest fruits & vegetables.

  • Local at heart

    Our local depots source from local farms and our network of local growers nationwide. We work hand in hand with these growers, some of whom we’ve worked with for generations to bring their passion to your plate.

  • Our People

    Dole people are ‘can do people.’ We go the extra mile because we know it does make a difference. We’re passionate about produce and proud of what we deliver.

  • Our Produce

    In Dole we’re growers ourselves. We farm 114,000 acres and we take enormous pride in our produce. We market everything, from the more familiar to the truly exotic, but what unites all the products in our range is our commitment to ‘Quality, Quality, Quality.’

  • Bespoke services

    Foodservice is hugely important to us in Dole. It is the lifeblood of our regional depots and we have tailored our services across our national infrastructure to cater specifically for foodservice sector, listening to customers; investing in prepared produce, supporting local growers and using our global reach to bring to the table the widest range of global fresh produce possible.

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Our Central Balbriggan Depot

In addition to supporting regional foodservice sister depots, Dole Foodservice Balbriggan directly services Dublin City and much of Leinster. This central foodservice hub provides a comprehensive suite of services to contract caterers, businesses, hotels, cafes, bars, canteens, and kitchens. Serviced by an extensive network of local growers and Dole’s wider global supply base, DFB’s focus lies on delivering bespoke services and products customised to meet the individual requirements of each unique customer. The range offered by DFB extends from fresh, whole fruits & vegetables and prepared produce to dairy, breads, oils, herbs and much more. A one stop shop for the foodservice professional, Dole Foodservice Balbriggan can facilitate individual drops and nationwide contracts, delivering the very best local and global produce to outlets right across Ireland each and every day.

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Our Range

Irish at heart, Global by nature, Dole Ireland is uniquely positioned to offer the cream of the global crop alongside the very best local grown produce. Our range extends from the more familiar to the truly exotic and includes extensive organic and value added fresh cut ranges. Guidance with respect to sourcing, availability and seasonality can be found below.

  • Local Availability Calendar

    Local Availability Calendar

    10.421 MB pdf

  • Global Availability Calendar

    Global Availability Calendar

    610.865 KB pdf

Our Sustainability Story

In Dole we know that sustainability is every bit as important to foodservice professionals as it is in other sectors. The provenance of the produce we sell lies at the very heart of the value of our fresh fruits and vegetables. Sustainability is engrained into how we do our business. Our support of local growers is a case in point. Our network of local producers and our promotion of all things local illustrates our commitment to bringing to market the freshest, most sustainable produce as does the the care we take in delivering the cream of the global crop to foodservice outlets across the country. As you would expect from the global leader, we work to ensure best sustainable practices are adhered to from farm to fork while here at home, we’re proud to be an Origin Green Gold member- a testament to our ongoing efforts to do our business the right way across all of our Irish operations.

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