Friday, November 7, 2008

Pineapple for the People


Dole and Del Monte are among the top agricultural companies in the Philippines. 

Dole employs approximately 5,700 regular employees, most of whom work in the farm in Mindanao, one of the three largest islands in the Philippines.  Dole implements social programs that provide schooling for the children of the employees, hospital and health care for employees, and wages and benefits above government requirements.  


Del Monte has a work force of over 3,000 employees, most of whom reside in the community surrounding the farm.  Del Monte also set up the Del Monte Foundation, Inc that helps promote the social responsibility of the company for its employees and their families.  

This is very valuable, especially in poverty-stricken areas in Mindanao. 

Know that a diet rich in pineapples, whether Dole or Del Monte, helps almost 10,000 families lead better lives.  


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