6-K

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 6-K

REPORT OFFOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER

PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR15d-16

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the month of March 2022

Commission File Number 001-40695

Dole plc

(Exact name ofregistrant as specified in its charter)

Dole plc

29 North Anne Street

Dublin 7

Ireland

D07 PH36

(Address of Principal Executive Offices)

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Dole plc Announcement Regarding Chief Financial Officer

DUBLIN – March 15, 2022 – Dole plc (NYSE: DOLE) announced today that Frank Davis, Chief Financial Officer, has informed the Board that he wishes to retire as CFO and Board Director at the end of June this year.

Mr. Davis has many years of experience in the fresh produce industry, having joined Fyffes in 1983. He has held a number of senior leadership roles in the Group and was appointed to the Board in 2009, having previously held the roles of Company Secretary and CFO since 2006. “Frank is a hugely respected colleague who has been instrumental in the growth and development of the Group, playing a pivotal role in the recent IPO and the creation of Dole plc,” said Rory Byrne, Dole’s CEO. “I, and the Board, thank him for his commitment and contribution over the years.”

Jacinta Devine will be appointed as Chief Financial Officer for the Group and will join the Board as of July 1, 2022.

Ms. Devine joined the company in 1996 and has a deep knowledge of the entire business, having held various senior financial positions in addition to being Company Secretary. “Jacinta’s experience of over 25 years with the Group will ensure that there is a smooth transition over the course of the next few months and I wish Jacinta every success in her new role,” Mr. Byrne said.

About Dole plc

A global leader in fresh produce, Dole plc produces, markets, and distributes an extensive variety of fresh fruits and vegetables sourced locally and from around the world. Dedicated and passionate in exceeding our customers’ requirements in over 75 countries, our goal is to make the world a healthier and a more sustainable place.

Forward-looking information

This press release contains forward-looking statements. All statements other than statements of historical fact are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are based on management’s expectations, assumptions, and projections based on information available at the time the statements were made. These forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks, uncertainties, and assumptions, including the impact of general economic, industry or regulatory conditions, many of which are beyond Dole plc’s control. Any forward-looking statement in this release speaks only as of the date of this release. Dole plc undertakes no obligation to publicly update or review any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise, except as may be required by any applicable securities laws.

Investor Contact:

James O Regan, Head of Investor Relations, Dole plc

[email protected]

+353 1 887 2794

Media Contact:

Phil Elwood, Ogilvy

[email protected]

+1 202 423 7957

Julianna Richter, Ogilvy

[email protected]

+1 646 427 4185

Brian Bell, Wilson Hartnell PR

[email protected]

+353 87 2436 130

DOLE plc

SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.