“Dole Asia Holdings Statement on the Andy Hall - Natural Fruit Co., Ltd. Matter”, September 2014

Dole has been made aware of pending litigation in Thailand involving the Thai company Natural Fruit Co., Ltd. and Mr. Andy Hall, apparently concerning claims by Mr. Hall of alleged labour rights violations at Natural Fruit’s facilities. Dole has been asked to use its status as a supposed member of the Thai Pineapple Industry Association to exert influence over Natural Fruit with respect to its pending litigation against Mr. Hall. However, Dole is not a member of the Thai Pineapple Industry Association and does not have any business dealings with Natural Fruit…