Dole Joins Upcycled Food Association as 100th Member

Dole is the 100th member to join the Upcycled Food Association, which is currently comprised of a variety consumer packaged goods, ingredient suppliers, and service providers.

Through our Dole promise, we have made a Zero Waste commitment and to achieve this we are looking for innovative ways to convert less-than-perfect produce into affordable, innovative forms of nutrition. We are excited about what UFA can bring to our efforts and what we can do ourselves to support the association to connect and educate growers and consumers," said Pier Luigi Sigismondi, President of Dole Packaged Foods.

Turner Wyatt, CEO of Upcycled Food Association commented, "Upcycled food gives consumers the ability to reduce food waste every time they shop for food. The participation of Dole in the upcycled food movement will help bring this solution to scale. Together, Members of the Upcycled Food Association will prevent tens of millions of pounds of food waste this year."

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