Dole

Dole Food Company has announced that the Costa Rican-American Chamber of Commerce has recognised the multinational's local division, Standard Fruit Company de Costa Rica, for excellence in labour relations for the company's contribution to the community through its workforce relations programme.

The award was presented to Raúl Martinez, managing director of Standard Fruit Company, by Luis Liberman, the vice-president of the Republic of Costa Rica.

The prize distinguishes Dole and Standard Fruit's records of providing state-of-the-art health and safety programmes for employees, preventing workplace discrimination, ensuring equal opportunities and promoting diversity.

In particular, the vice-president noted Dole and Standard Fruit's efforts to improve the standard of living for employees and their families.

'This award encourages us to continue our efforts and commitment to corporate responsibility and employee relations,' noted Martinez. 'We know that our success is measured not only through our financial returns, but also through the well-being of our workers and the improvement of the standard of living in the communities.'