Dole Converts Harvesting Equipment to B20 Bio-Diesel Fuel

Dole Fresh Vegetables Company, a division of Dole Food Company, has converted all of its harvesting equipment in Salinas, California and in Yuma, Arizona over to B20 bio-diesel fuel.

Bio-diesel fuel is a domestic renewable fuel for diesel engines derived from natural oils. According to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), bio-diesel is the first and only alternative fuel to have a complete evaluation of emission results and potential health effects submitted to the US EPA under the Clean Air Act Section 211 (b).

EPA has determined that B20 bio-diesel has 20% less unburned hydrocarbons than conventional diesel as well as less carbon monoxide and particulate matter.

Kevin Fiori, Dole’s senior vice president of agriculture operations said: “Being good stewards of the environment is very important to Dole and this includes reducing emissions and using alternative sources of energy.”