What Dole Nordic does

Dole Nordic AB is a Swedish-domiciled fresh produce distributor and wholly-owned subsidiary of Dole plc (NYSE: DOLE). Following the July 2026 acquisition of Greenfood AB's Fresh Produce division, the company operates a 26,500 square meter distribution facility in Helsingborg as its regional platform for fresh fruit and vegetable distribution across Sweden, Finland, and the broader Nordic region. Dole Nordic sits within Dole plc's group structure, alongside Dole Ireland, and leverages the group's brand portfolio — DOLE®, DOLE GO Organic!, BE Exotic!, and Grá — alongside planned investment in warehouse automation, robotics, and inventory management systems at the Helsingborg site.

Dole Nordic generates revenue through B2B distribution of fresh fruit and vegetables to three primary segments: retail chains, wholesale customers, and foodservice operators. The Nordic go-to-motion is enterprise field sales serving these channels, while broader Dole group distribution also includes retail partnerships (e.g., DOLE Apples in Tesco Ireland, DOLE Easy Peelers in Dunnes Stores) and a nationwide wholesale depot network, primarily via the Irish operations. Revenue mechanics are transactional — sale of fresh produce through distribution channels — with pricing not publicly disclosed at the subsidiary level.

Commercially, Dole Nordic operates under the same parent-level marketing apparatus as the broader Dole group: social media engagement, recipe and nutrition content marketing, sports sponsorships (Dundalk FC), and dedicated trade customer programs targeting foodservice, wholesale, and retail buyers. The core technology stack is physical and operational — fresh produce handling, warehouse automation, and inventory management — rather than software-led. Customer logos are dominated by large enterprise retailers at the group level; no Nordic-specific named-customer disclosure is available in the input data.

Name

Dole Nordic

Legal name

Dole Nordic AB

Website

https://totalproducenordic.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

1850

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Dole Nordic AB is a Sweden-based fresh produce distributor and subsidiary of Dole plc, operating a 26,500 sqm Helsingborg facility to supply fruit and vegetables to retail, wholesale, and foodservice customers across Sweden, Finland, and the Nordic region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fresh Produce Distribution

NAICS

Fruit and Vegetable Preserving and Specialty Food Manufacturing (3114)

SIC

Food And Kindred Products (2000)

akta.pro primary industry

Ingredients, Spices & Culinary Supplies Distribution (CRAOABAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

Specialty & Gourmet Foods Wholesale Distribution (CRAOAAAI)

Keywords

• Fresh produce distribution
• Fruit and vegetable supply
• Wholesale produce logistics
• Foodservice produce sourcing
• Nordic retail produce

Headquarters

HQ city

Helsingborg

HQ country

Sweden

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Personnel

Revenue model

1. Fresh Produce Sales: Dole Nordic generates revenue through the distribution and sale of fresh produce including fruits and vegetables to retail, wholesale, and foodservice customers across Sweden, Finland, and the Nordic region.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Dole Nordic is a B2B supplier and distributor of fresh fruits, berries, and vegetables serving retail chains, wholesale customers, and foodservice operators across Sweden, Finland, and the broader Nordic region. Operations are centered on a 26,500 sq m distribution facility in Helsingborg, Sweden, acquired through the purchase of Greenfood AB's Fresh Produce division in July 2026, with planned investment in warehouse automation, robotics, inventory management systems, and logistics capabilities. The company operates as part of the Dole plc global fresh produce network.

Product overview

Dole Nordic operates as part of Dole plc, a leading fresh produce company offering a diversified portfolio of fruits and vegetables through multiple branded product lines. The core DOLE® brand forms the centerpiece of the product offering, supported by specialized sub-brands including DOLE GO Organic! (certified organic produce), BE Exotic! (tropical and exotic fruits), and Grá (exclusively Irish local produce). The product portfolio spans fresh fruits (apples, cherries, bananas, kiwis, apricots) and fresh vegetables (broccoli, carrots, lettuce, cauliflower, onions). Recent expansion includes acquisition of Greenfood's Fresh Produce division serving the Nordic region (Sweden, Finland) with a 26,500 sqm distribution facility in Helsingborg.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• DOLE®: The world's most recognized fresh produce brand, committed to assuring the best agronomic and sustainability standards from seed to store, farm to fork.
• DOLE® GO Organic!
• BE Exotic!
• Grá
• DOLE® Easy Peelers

Products and services

• DOLE Fresh Produce Brand
• DOLE BE Exotic!
• DOLE GO Organic!
• Nordic Fresh Produce Distribution Services
• Foodservice Fresh Produce Supply

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Dundalk Football ClubminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDole Ireland is the official snack partner of Dundalk Football Club (Dundalk FC), one of Ireland's most successful and beloved football teams. The partnership also includes sponsorship of the Boys Academy.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Greenyard: Greenyard is one of Europe's largest fresh, frozen, and prepared fruit and vegetable suppliers, serving retail, foodservice, and wholesale channels across the continent. It is the most directly comparable peer to Dole Nordic given its similar Nordic/European distribution footprint, multi-category fresh produce portfolio, and overlapping customer base of major grocery retailers.
• Bonduelle: Bonduelle is a France-headquartered global leader in fresh and processed vegetables, with strong European retail and foodservice distribution. It is directly comparable to Dole Nordic in its fresh vegetable focus, European distribution scale, and branded portfolio addressing retail and B2B foodservice customers.
• Total Produce: Total Produce was a major European fresh produce distributor that merged with Dole plc to form the current combined entity, with operations across the Nordics, UK, Ireland, and continental Europe. It is a highly relevant historical and operational peer given shared heritage, overlapping Nordic/European customer relationships, and similar distribution-led model.
• Fyffes: Fyffes is a long-established tropical produce distributor (bananas, pineapples, melons) now part of Dole plc, with strong European retail relationships. It is comparable to Dole Nordic in its branded tropical produce distribution focus, Irish/European heritage, and wholesale-retail go-to-market motion.
• Hessing Supervers: Hessing Supervers is a Netherlands-based fresh fruit and vegetable processor and distributor serving European retail, wholesale, and foodservice customers. It is directly comparable to Dole Nordic in its Northern European distribution focus, multi-channel fresh produce supply model, and similar customer segments.

Broad incumbents

• Fresh Del Monte Produce: Fresh Del Monte Produce is a globally diversified fresh fruit and vegetable producer, distributor, and marketer with significant European operations. It is comparable to Dole Nordic in its vertically integrated fresh produce model and broad retail and foodservice customer base, though it operates at a much larger scale and global scope.
• Driscoll's: Driscoll's is the world's largest berry marketer with a strong European presence and major retailer partnerships. It is comparable to Dole Nordic in its branded fresh produce distribution model and premium positioning with European grocery chains, though it focuses narrowly on berries versus Dole Nordic's broader fruit and vegetable portfolio.
• Chiquita Brands International: Chiquita is a globally recognized fresh produce brand, primarily bananas and pineapples, with significant European distribution. It is comparable to Dole Nordic in its globally branded fresh produce model and large-scale European retail relationships, though Chiquita is more concentrated in tropical fruit categories.

Emerging players

• Naturipe Farms: Naturipe Farms is a US-headquartered grower-owned fresh berry and produce marketer with growing international reach. It is comparable to Dole Nordic in its branded fresh produce distribution approach and emphasis on quality/sustainability positioning, though it operates at a smaller scale and from a different geographic base.

Regional players

• Capespan Group: Capespan is a South Africa-headquartered fresh produce marketer and distributor with European market reach through its Cape Five subsidiary. It is comparable to Dole Nordic in its global-to-European fresh fruit sourcing and distribution model, though it is primarily anchored in Southern Hemisphere supply rather than Nordic retail operations.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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• Instagraminstagram.com/doleireland
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@DoleTube
• Facebookfacebook.com/profile.php

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A1 record

Investments

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