Fighting Food Waste With
Frozen Fruit
By choosing Dole Frozen Fruit, foodservice operators can cut down on food waste and labor costs without sacrificing quality.
Frozen vs Fresh
The Frozen Fruit Advantage
Consistency
Dole Frozen fruit undergoes thorough inspection and quality control to ensure a consistently delicious experience each and every time.
Shelf Life
Frozen fruit, if flash frozen and properly stored in an unopened package, can last up to two years in the freezer.
Waste Reduction
Each year, 42 billion pounds of food in homes is wasted in the United States. Frozen fruit is 100% usable and in formats that are designed for convenience in foodservice.
Source: Stop Food Waste.Org, 2024
Labor & Efficiency
Unlike fresh fruit, which needs skilled labor to process back of house, frozen fruit is sorted, washed, prepped, and ready to use.
Lower Cost
Since manufacturers pass the cost savings onto consumers, frozen fruit is often surprisingly affordable and saves money in time and labor as well.
Source: Stop Food Waste.Org, 2024
Debunking
Frozen Fruit Myths
Explore some of the common myths surrounding nutritional content, health, and additives in frozen fruit.
Myth:
Frozen Fruit Is More Expensive Than Fresh
Myth:
Frozen Fruits Are Packed With Preservatives
Myth:
Frozen Fruit Isn't As Nutritious as Fresh
Cost Savings
Calculator
Have you taken the time to calculate your fruit costs? Discover how much you can save by making the switch to frozen.
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