Dole Goes Fair Trade in Colombia

Westlake Village-based Dole Food Company announced that Dole Fresh Flowers has received the Florverde Certification at its farm operations in Colombia. The Florverde Certification represents that flowers are grown in compliance with environmental, social, labor and occupational health and safety standards, according to Dole. In order to receive the Florverde certification, participating farms must comply with all compulsory standards and codes of conduct, including operational and social guidelines, Dole stated.