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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSIONWashington, D.C. 20549

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FORM 10-Q

(Mark One)

|/x/ | QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
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For the quarterly period ended October 6, 2001

OR

|/ / | TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
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For the transition period from  to

Commission File Number 1-4455

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DOLE FOOD COMPANY, INC.(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)

99-0035300(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)


One Dole Drive
Westlake Village, California 91362(Address of principal executive offices and zip code)

Registrant's
telephone number, including area code:(818) 879-6600

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Indicate
by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the
preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past
90 days.  Yes /x/  No / /

Indicate
the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.

|Class                      |  | Shares Outstanding at October 31, 2001
|-------------------------- |  | --------------------------------------
|Common Stock, No Par Value |  | 55,857,152                            

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DOLE FOOD COMPANY, INC.  Index

|         |         |                       |                                                                                                             |  | Page
Number
|-------- | ------- | --------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |  | -----------
|Part I.  |         | Financial Information |                                                                                                             | 
|         | Item 1. |                       | Financial Statements                                                                                        |  |            
|         |         |                       | Consolidated Statements of OperationsQuarters and Three Quarters Ended October 6, 2001 and October 7, 2000 |  | 3          
|         |         |                       | Consolidated Balance SheetsOctober 6, 2001 and December 30, 2000                                           |  | 5          
|         |         |                       | Consolidated Statements of Cash FlowsThree Quarters Ended October 6, 2001 and October 7, 2000              |  | 6          
|         |         |                       | Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements                                                                  |  | 7          
|         | Item 2. |                       | Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations                       |  | 12         
|Part II. |         | Other Information     |                                                                                                             | 
|         | Item 6. |                       | Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K                                                                            |  | 19         
|         |         |                       | Signatures                                                                                                  |  | 20         

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PART I.  FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS        DOLE FOOD COMPANY, INC.  CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS(Unaudited)  (in thousands, except per-share
amounts)

|                                                    |                                           | Quarter Ended |          
|--------------------------------------------------- | ----------------------------------------- | ------------- | ---------
|
|Revenue                                             |                                           | $             | 1,331,702
|Cost of products sold                               |                                           |               | 1,227,176
|                                                    |                                           |               |          
|                                                    | Gross margin                              |               |          
|Selling, marketing and administrative expenses      |                                           |               | 177,156  
|Hurricane Mitch insurance proceedsnet              |                                           |               |         
|Business downsizing charge                          |                                           |               |         
|Gain on sale of citrus assets                       |                                           |               |         
|                                                    |                                           |               |          
|                                                    | Operating income (loss)                   |               |          
|Interest income                                     |                                           |               | 2,358    
|Other income (expense)net                          |                                           |               | (38      
|                                                    |                                           |               |          
|                                                    | Earnings (loss) before interest and taxes |               |          
|Interest expense                                    |                                           |               | 22,240   
|                                                    |                                           |               |          
|                                                    | Income (loss) before income taxes         |               |          
|Income taxes                                        |                                           |               | 2,206    
|                                                    |                                           |               |          
|                                                    | Net loss                                  |               |          
|                                                    |                                           |               |          
|Net loss per common share                           |                                           |               |          
|                                                    | Basic                                     |               | $        
|                                                    | Diluted                                   |               |          
|                                                    |                                           |               |          
|Diluted average number of common shares outstanding |                                           |               | 55,897   
|                                                    |                                           |               |          

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

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DOLE FOOD COMPANY, INC.  CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS(Unaudited)  (in thousands, except per-share amounts)

|                                                    |                                    | Three Quarters Ended |          
|--------------------------------------------------- | ---------------------------------- | -------------------- | ---------
|
|Revenue                                             |                                    | $                    | 3,669,802
|Cost of products sold                               |                                    |                      | 3,174,733
|                                                    |                                    |                      |          
|                                                    | Gross margin                       |                      |          
|Selling, marketing and administrative expenses      |                                    |                      | 430,184  
|Hurricane Mitch insurance proceedsnet              |                                    |                      |         
|Business downsizing charge                          |                                    |                      |         
|Gain on sale of citrus assets                       |                                    |                      |         
|                                                    |                                    |                      |          
|                                                    | Operating income                   |                      |          
|Interest income                                     |                                    |                      | 4,759    
|Other incomenet                                    |                                    |                      | 5,741    
|                                                    |                                    |                      |          
|                                                    | Earnings before interest and taxes |                      |          
|Interest expense                                    |                                    |                      | 62,514   
|                                                    |                                    |                      |          
|                                                    | Income before income taxes         |                      |          
|Income taxes                                        |                                    |                      | 35,941   
|                                                    |                                    |                      |          
|                                                    | Net income (loss)                  |                      |          
|                                                    |                                    |                      |          
|Net income (loss) per common share                  |                                    |                      |          
|                                                    | Basic                              |                      | $        
|                                                    | Diluted                            |                      |          
|                                                    |                                    |                      |          
|Diluted average number of common shares outstanding |                                    |                      | 55,892   
|                                                    |                                    |                      |          

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

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DOLE FOOD COMPANY, INC.  CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS(in thousands)

|                              |                                          | October 6,
2001                    |         | December 30,
2000 |          
|----------------------------- | ---------------------------------------- | ---------------------------------- | ------- | ----------------- | ---------
|
|Current assets                |                                          |                                    |         |                   |          
|                              | Cash and cash equivalents                |                                    | $       | 38,618            |          
|                              | Receivables                              |                                    |         | 508,686           |          
|                              | Inventories                              |                                    |         |                   |          
|                              |                                          | Finished products                  |         |                   | 163,651  
|                              |                                          | Raw materials and work in progress |         |                   | 113,978  
|                              |                                          | Crop growing costs                 |         |                   | 48,625   
|                              |                                          | Operating supplies and other       |         |                   | 94,706   
|                              |                                          |                                    |         |                   |          
|                              |                                          |                                    | 420,960 |                   |          
|                              | Prepaid expenses                         |                                    |         | 49,913            |          
|                              |                                          |                                    |         |                   |          
|                              |                                          | Total current assets               |         |                   | 1,018,177
|Investments                   |                                          |                                    | 80,222  |                   |          
|Property, plant and equipment |                                          |                                    | 953,174 |                   |          
|Goodwill                      |                                          |                                    | 270,894 |                   |          
|Other assets                  |                                          |                                    | 246,058 |                   |          
|                              |                                          |                                    |         |                   |          
|                              |                                          | Total assets                       |         |                   | 2,568,525
|                              |                                          |                                    |         |                   |          
|Current liabilities           |                                          |                                    |         |                   |          
|                              | Notes payable                            |                                    | $       | 15,056            |          
|                              | Current portion of long-term debt        |                                    |         | 7,680             |          
|                              | Accounts payable and accrued liabilities |                                    |         | 701,113           |          
|                              |                                          |                                    |         |                   |          
|                              |                                          | Total current liabilities          |         |                   | 723,849  
|Long-term debt                |                                          |                                    | 982,964 |                   |          
|Other long-term liabilities   |                                          |                                    | 324,363 |                   |          
|Minority interests            |                                          |                                    | 38,461  |                   |          
|Commitments and contingencies |                                          |                                    |         |                   |          
|Common shareholders' equity   |                                          |                                    |         |                   |          
|                              | Common stock                             |                                    |         | 316,500           |          
|                              | Additional paid-in capital               |                                    |         | 57,075            |          
|                              | Retained earnings                        |                                    |         | 273,215           |          
|                              | Accumulated other comprehensive loss     |                                    |         | (147,902          | )        
|                              |                                          |                                    |         |                   |          
|                              |                                          | Total common shareholders' equity  |         |                   | 498,888  
|                              |                                          |                                    |         |                   |          
|                              |                                          | Total liabilities and equity       |         |                   | 2,568,525
|                              |                                          |                                    |         |                   |          

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

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DOLE FOOD COMPANY, INC.  CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS(Unaudited)  (in thousands)

|                                                                                                                     |                                                                      | Three Quarters Ended |         
|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------- | -------------------- | --------
|
|Operating activities                                                                                                 |                                                                      |                      |         
|Net income (loss)                                                                                                    |                                                                      | $                    | (23,070 
|Adjustments to net income (loss)                                                                                     |                                                                      |                      |         
|                                                                                                                     | Depreciation and amortization                                        |                      |         
|                                                                                                                     | Provision for deferred income taxes                                  |                      |         
|                                                                                                                     | Hurricane Mitch insurance proceeds                                   |                      |         
|                                                                                                                     | Non-cash portion of downsizing charge                                |                      |         
|                                                                                                                     | Non-cash portion of reconfiguration expense                          |                      |         
|                                                                                                                     | Cash portion of downsizing charges not included in net income (loss) |                      |         
|                                                                                                                     | Gain on sale of citrus assets                                        |                      |         
|                                                                                                                     | Gain on sale of available-for-sale securities                        |                      |         
|                                                                                                                     | Other adjustments to net income (loss)                               |                      |         
|Change in operating assets and liabilities, net of effects from acquisitions, dispositions and non-cash transactions |                                                                      |                      |         
|                                                                                                                     | Receivables                                                          |                      |         
|                                                                                                                     | Inventories                                                          |                      |         
|                                                                                                                     | Prepaid expenses and other assets                                    |                      |         
|                                                                                                                     | Accounts payable and accrued liabilities                             |                      |         
|                                                                                                                     | Other                                                                |                      |         
|                                                                                                                     |                                                                      |                      |         
|Cash flow provided by operating activities                                                                           |                                                                      |                      | 246,656 
|                                                                                                                     |                                                                      |                      |         
|Investing activities                                                                                                 |                                                                      |                      |         
|Proceeds from sale of available-for-sale securities                                                                  |                                                                      |                      | 34,411  
|Investments in available-for-sale securities                                                                         |                                                                      |                      | (26,238 
|Proceeds from sales of assets                                                                                        |                                                                      |                      | 19,888  
|Capital additions                                                                                                    |                                                                      |                      | (75,115 
|Investments and acquisitions, net of cash acquired                                                                   |                                                                      |                      | (6,221  
|Hurricane Mitch insurance proceeds                                                                                   |                                                                      |                      |        
|                                                                                                                     |                                                                      |                      |         
|Cash flow (used in) provided by investing activities                                                                 |                                                                      |                      | (53,275 
|                                                                                                                     |                                                                      |                      |         
|Financing activities                                                                                                 |                                                                      |                      |         
|Short-term debt repaymentsnet                                                                                       |                                                                      |                      | (20,175 
|Long-term debt repaymentsnet                                                                                        |                                                                      |                      | (146,457
|Cash dividends paid                                                                                                  |                                                                      |                      | (16,755 
|Issuance of common stock                                                                                             |                                                                      |                      | 175     
|                                                                                                                     |                                                                      |                      |         
|Cash flow used in financing activities                                                                               |                                                                      |                      | (183,212
|                                                                                                                     |                                                                      |                      |         
|Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents                                                                     |                                                                      |                      | 10,169  
|Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period                                                                     |                                                                      |                      | 28,449  
|                                                                                                                     |                                                                      |                      |         
|Cash and cash equivalents at end of period                                                                           |                                                                      |                      | 38,618  
|                                                                                                                     |                                                                      |                      |         

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

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DOLE FOOD COMPANY, INC.  NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS(Unaudited)





Quarter Ended

Three Quarters EndedOctober 6,
2001

October 7,
2000

October 6,
2001

October 7,
2000RevenueFresh fruit

$
751,966

$
771,046

$
2,146,398

$
2,198,840Fresh vegetables


248,372


254,379


681,558


676,114Processed foods


276,592


250,091


654,106


638,937Fresh-cut flowers


47,796


50,475


160,554


157,544Other operating segments


6,976


12,268


27,186


29,1831,331,702


1,338,259


3,669,802


3,700,618EBITFresh fruit

$
(33,185
)
$
(17,723
)
$
46,653

$
63,799Fresh vegetables


(10,640
)

28,410


41,388


72,189Processed foods


16,164


27,167


37,463


70,206Fresh-cut flowers


(19,778
)

(4,218
)

(10,799
)

1,930Other operating segments


(201
)

(205
)

(1,043
)

(841
)Total operating segments


(47,640
)

33,431


113,662


207,283Corporate and other


(22,670
)

(4,915
)

(38,277
)

(26,147
)Hurricane Mitch insurance proceedsnet





42,506





42,506Business downsizing charge





(45,761
)




(45,761
)Gain on sale of citrus assets





8,142





8,142(70,310
)

33,403


75,385


186,023


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2001
Expense

Utilized
To Date

To be
UtilizedProperty, plant and equipment

$
60,527

$
60,527

$
Goodwill


4,246


4,246


Long term advances


6,881


6,881


Receivables and other assets


18,882


18,882


Accrued costs:Employee severance


31,878


4,890


26,988Contract terminations


4,292


143


4,149Other accrued costs


5,978


62


5,916Total business reconfiguration costs


132,684


95,631


37,053


Quarter Ended

Three Quarters EndedOctober 6,
2001

October 7,
2000

October 6,
2001

October 7,
2000Net income (loss)

$
(94,756
)
$
(7,350
)
$
(23,070
)
$
74,173Unrealized foreign currency translation net losses


(638
)

(15,787
)

(9,681
)

(27,016
)Unrealized net losses on cash flow hedging instruments


(39
)




(983
)

Comprehensive income (loss)


(95,433
)

(23,137
)

(33,734
)

47,157




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2000
Charge

Utilized
To Date

To be
UtilizedReceivables and other assets

$
5,155

$
5,155

Inventories


3,153


3,153

Property, plant and equipment


12,430


12,430

Goodwill


7,376


7,376

Accrued costs:Severance costs


10,308


9,077

1,231Contract terminations


4,570


2,834

1,736Other accrued costs


2,769


2,769

Total business downsizing costs


45,761


42,794

2,967




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ITEM 2.  MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF  FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS  DOLE FOOD COMPANY, INC.

Results of Operations

Fresh Fruit

Fresh fruit revenues for the third quarter of 2001 decreased 2% to $752 million from $771 million for the third quarter of 2000. Revenues for the
first three quarters of 2001 decreased 2% to $2.15 billion from $2.20 billion for the first three quarters of 2000. The decreases in fresh fruit revenues were primarily due to the sale
or winding-down of certain businesses, the planned reduction of banana volumes to secondary markets in Eastern Europe and the impact of weaker currency exchange rates versus the U.S.
dollar. In the third quarter of 2000, the company sold assets comprising its California and Arizona citrus business, and in the second quarter of 2001, the company initiated the divestiture of assets
comprising its California deciduous and Pacific Northwest apples businesses. In aggregate, these businesses accounted for approximately $25 million and $50 million of revenues for the
third quarter and first three quarters of 2001, respectively, versus approximately $70 million and $160 million for the third quarter and first three quarters of 2000, respectively.
Weaker yen- and euro-to-U.S. dollar exchange rates versus the comparable period of 2000 decreased total company revenues, primarily in the fresh fruit segment, by
approximately $25 million and $85 million for the third quarter and first three quarters of 2001, respectively. The aforementioned fresh fruit revenue decreases were largely offset by
improved banana pricing in North America and Europe and higher banana volumes to North America. Additionally, higher volumes and strong pricing for the company's Premium Select pineapple and increased
volumes and pricing in the Chilean fruit export business during the first half of 2001 favorably impacted revenues during the first three quarters of the year.

Earnings
before interest and taxes ("EBIT") in the fresh fruit segment for the third quarter of 2001 were a loss of $33 million versus a loss of $18 million for the
third quarter of 2000. EBIT for the first three quarters of 2001 was $47 million versus $64 million for the first three quarters of 2000. Fresh fruit EBIT for the third quarter and first
three quarters of 2001 included $49 million and $74 million, respectively, of one-time expense associated with business reconfiguration programs initiated during the second
and third quarters
of 2001. On a consolidated basis, these programs resulted in $133 million of expense presented as a component of cost of products sold in the Consolidated Statements of Operations, of which
$28 million was recognized in the second quarter and $105 million was recognized in the third quarter of 2001. Of the total $133 million of year-to-date
expense, $34 million was recognized in the fresh vegetables segment, $17 million was recognized in the processed foods segment, $7 million was recognized in the
fresh-cut flowers segment and $1 million was recognized in other operating segments. Programs initiated during the second quarter of 2001 included the shutdown and related asset
sales of the company's California deciduous and Pacific Northwest apples operations, including packing houses, ranches and orchards in California and Washington. Programs initiated during the third
quarter of 2001 included costs associated with the planned divestiture of the company's Pascual Hermanos fresh vegetables business in Spain and certain other non-core businesses in Europe,
as well as the downsizing of banana and flower operations in Latin America and banana production in the Philippines. A majority of the costs consisted of asset impairments necessary to write certain
assets down to fair value, less costs to sell. Also included in the $133 million of expense were $42 million of accrued costs for employee severance, contract terminations and other
costs associated with divestiture, closure and other reconfiguration activities. A total of 3,179 employees in the company's operations are being severed under these plans, of which 727 were severed
as of October 6, 2001. Fresh fruit EBIT for the first three quarters of 2001 also included $5 million of one-time expense in the first quarter related to the divestiture of
the company's controlling interest in a banana production joint venture in South America.

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The benefits of significant cost-cutting programs initiated in the latter part of 2000 as well as improved banana pricing in North America and Europe and higher banana
volumes to North America partially offset the impact of one-time expenses on fresh fruit EBIT for the third quarter of 2001. EBIT for the first three quarters of 2001 also included higher
volumes and strong pricing for the company's Premium Select pineapple and increased volumes and pricing in the Chilean fruit export business. These improvements were partially offset by weaker
yen- and euro-to-U.S. dollar exchange rates versus the comparable period of 2000. These weaker currency exchange rates impacted the company's
year-over-year total EBIT, primarily in the fresh fruit segment, by approximately $10 million and $30 million in the third quarter and first three quarters of
2001, respectively, as compared to the same periods of 2000.

Fresh Vegetables

Fresh vegetables revenues for the third quarter of 2001 decreased 2% to $248 million from $254 million for the third quarter of 2000. Revenues
for the first three quarters of 2001 increased 1% to $682 million from $676 million for the first three quarters of 2000. In the third quarter, pricing in the company's North American
commodity vegetables business was above normal but below the heightened levels of the third quarter of last year. These previously heightened pricing levels began in the second quarter of 2000 and
continued through the first quarter of 2001. Management expects the trend of price normalization to continue for the fourth quarter of 2001 and into 2002. The decrease in commodity vegetables pricing
offset continued growth in the company's North American fresh-cut salads business, where revenues grew at a level consistent with the product category.

Fresh
vegetables EBIT for the third quarter of 2001 decreased to a loss of $11 million versus earnings of $28 million for the third quarter of 2000. EBIT for the first
three quarters of 2001 decreased to $41 million from $72 million for the first three quarters of 2000. Fresh vegetables EBIT decreased due to $34 million of one-time
expense associated with the company's reconfiguration program initiated during the third quarter of 2001 primarily to divest Pascual Hermanos, its fresh vegetables subsidiary located in Spain. EBIT
for the third quarter of 2001 also reflected lower pricing in the company's North American commodity vegetables business and higher marketing expense in its North American fresh-cut salads
business. EBIT for the first three quarters of 2001 reflected higher earnings related to volume growth in the North American fresh-cut salads business.

Processed Foods

Processed foods revenues for the third quarter of 2001 increased 11% to $277 million from $250 million for the third quarter of 2000. Revenues
for the first three quarters of 2001 increased 2% to $654 million from $639 million for the first three quarters of 2000. Revenues for the third quarter of 2001 were higher due to the
continued success of the company's FRUIT BOWLS® products and the launch of its new FRUIT-N-GEL BOWLS products combined with higher pricing for its
canned pineapple products. These revenue gains were partially offset by the company's sale of its California almond processing business in the third quarter of 2000, which had revenues of
$4 million and $23 million in the third quarter and first three quarters of 2000, respectively.

EBIT
in the processed foods segment for the third quarter of 2001 decreased to $16 million from $27 million for the third quarter of 2000. EBIT for the first three
quarters of 2001 decreased to $37 million from $70 million for the first three quarters of 2000. Processed foods EBIT for the third quarter of 2001 decreased due to $15 million of
one-time expense associated with the company's reconfiguration program initiated during the third quarter of 2001 to divest a processed foods business located in Europe. Higher earnings
due to growth in the company's FRUIT BOWLS products combined with improved pricing in canned pineapple products partially offset the impact of one-time reconfiguration expenses and higher
marketing expenses associated with the launch of the company's FRUIT-N-GEL BOWLS products. EBIT for the first three quarters of 2001 reflected $17 million of
one-time business reconfiguration expense, of which $2 million related to one-time contract terminations recognized in the second quarter. EBIT for the

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first three quarters of 2001 also included higher marketing expenses related to the launch of new products in the company's processed pineapple and Honduran beverage businesses combined with the
timing of manufacturing and plant maintenance expenses in its pineapple canning facilities, both of which occurred in the second quarter of 2001.

Fresh-cut Flowers

Fresh-cut flowers revenues for the third quarter of 2001 decreased to $48 million from $51 million for the third quarter of 2000.
Revenues for the first three quarters of 2001 increased to $161 million from $158 million for the first three quarters of 2000. Third quarter 2001 revenues decreased as a result of
unfavorable market conditions, primarily in the company's wholesale business. Revenues for the first three quarters of 2001 increased versus the comparable period of 2000 due to higher Valentine's Day
and Mother's Day sales, primarily to retail customers.

EBIT
losses in the fresh-cut flowers segment for the third quarter of 2001 increased to $20 million from $4 million for the third quarter of 2000. EBIT for
the first three quarters of 2001 was a loss of $11 million versus earnings of $2 million for the first three quarters of 2000. Fresh-cut flowers losses for the third quarter
of 2001 increased due to $7 million of one-time expense associated with the company's reconfiguration programs initiated during the third quarter of 2001 to reduce flower production
operations in Latin America. Additionally, in the third quarter of 2001, the company recognized $3 million of lease termination expense in connection with its move to a new consolidated
distribution facility in Miami, Florida. The third quarter 2001 loss also included the per-unit margin impacts associated with lower sales volumes during the quarter. The loss for the
third quarter of 2001 was partially offset by first-half earnings that were higher, as compared to the first half of 2000, due to higher Valentine's Day and Mother's Day sales combined
with the favorable impact of cost-cutting programs previously enacted.

During
the fourth quarter of 2000, the company implemented Securities and Exchange Commission Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 101 ("SAB 101"), "Revenue Recognition in Financial
Statements," which provides interpretive guidance for rules regarding the recognition and presentation of revenue. The company's implementation of SAB 101 resulted in the reclassification, as a
reduction of 2000 revenue and cost of products sold, of certain product sourcing costs associated with commission sales. Previous industry and company practice was to present such amounts as a
component of cost of products sold. The reclassification reduced the company's aggregate revenues and cost of products sold for the third quarter of 2000 by $99 million, of which
$77 million was attributable to the fresh fruit segment and $22 million was attributable to the fresh vegetables segment. The reclassification reduced the company's aggregate revenues
and cost of products sold for the first three quarters of 2000 by $193 million, of which $135 million was attributable to the fresh fruit segment and $58 million was attributable
to the fresh vegetables segment. The change in presentation had no impact on the company's reported gross margin, operating income or net income.

Due
largely to continuing oversupply and other market conditions primarily affecting the company's fresh fruit segment, particularly its banana business, the company implemented a
plan during the latter part of 1999 to downsize certain of its global operations and to initiate an early retirement program. In connection with its plan, the company recorded a $48 million
charge, which was reported on a separate line in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. Included in the $48 million charge were $31 million of accrued costs. As of
December 30, 2000, accrued costs of $1.8 million remained to be utilized for contractual payments associated with closing the company's citrus operations in Florida and contractual
severance and closing costs related to certain sites in Europe. During the first three quarters of 2001, the company paid $1.0 million of these accrued costs. During the comparative period of
2000, the company paid $17 million of costs accrued in the $48 million charge. Such payments were accounted for as a utilization of the related
accrual. Terms of the $0.8 million of accrued contractual obligations unutilized as of October 6, 2001 extend into 2003.

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In the third quarter of 2000, the company initiated a plan to further downsize its fresh fruit operations, including the complete shutdown of certain activities. In connection with
its plan, the company recorded a $46 million charge, which was reported on a separate line in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. A total of 4,880 employees in the company's operations
are being severed under these plans, of which 4,864 had been severed as of October 6, 2001. The $46 million charge included $18 million of accrued costs, of which
$3 million remained accrued as of October 6, 2001. During the first three quarters of 2001, the company paid $8 million of these accrued costs. The majority of the remaining
accrued costs will be paid during the fourth quarter of 2001, with a minor portion of the severance and contract terminations in the company's European and Asian banana operations extending into 2002.

Other
income (expense)net consists primarily of minority interest expense and certain non-operating items. Other income for the first three quarters of 2001
included a non-operating gain of $8 million related to the sale of available-for-sale securities.

For
the first three quarters of 2001, interest expense decreased 19% to $63 million from $77 million for the first three quarters of 2000. For the third quarter of 2001,
interest expense decreased 26% to $22 million from $30 million for the third quarter of 2000. Interest expense decreased due to lower average debt levels combined with lower interest
rates for the first three quarters of 2001 versus the comparable period of 2000.

During
the third quarter of 2001, the company recognized income tax expense of $2 million on a pre-tax loss of $93 million that resulted from
$105 million of one-time reconfiguration expenses recognized during the quarter. Of the $105 million of total expense, $101 million related to foreign tax
jurisdictions for which the company has not provided future tax benefits. Future tax benefits, if any, will be recognized upon receipt.

During
the first quarter of 2001, the company engaged the Boston Consulting Group to assist in performing strategic and operational reviews of its banana and fresh-cut
flowers businesses and implementing programs to enhance profitability and achieve consolidated savings from global strategic sourcing and logistics. The company has completed the review of its
European, Latin American and Asian banana businesses as well as its global strategic sourcing and logistics programs. Assessment of the company's fresh-cut flowers and North American
banana operations are working toward conclusion during the fourth quarter of 2001. The company expects these critical assessments to result in cost savings and improved market focus in order to
enhance profitability. The reconfiguration reviews have
resulted in $133 million of one-time expenses for the first three quarters of 2001 recognized as a component of cost of products sold in the Consolidated Statements of Operations.
Of the $133 million of year-to-date 2001 expense, $28 million was recognized in the second quarter and $105 million was recognized in the third quarter.
The company does not anticipate significant future one-time expenses associated with these programs.

The
European Union ("EU") maintains banana regulations that impose quotas and tariffs on bananas. In April 2001, the EU reached agreements with the United States and Ecuador to
implement a tariff-only import system no later than January 1, 2006. In the interim period started July 1, 2001, European companies that operated and bought bananas and sold
them into the EU market during the years 1994-1996 are eligible for banana import licenses. The company's earnings have not been negatively impacted by the new interim regime, and it
believes the ongoing impact of this regime will not be dilutive to its current earnings levels.

The
company is continuing its efforts to sell its Honduran beverage operations prior to the end of 2001. The company has engaged Banc of America Securities LLC and Deutsche Banc Alex.
Brown as its investment advisors on this project. Management currently anticipates recognizing a significant gain from the sale of this business with proceeds primarily used to pay down debt.
Management also currently anticipates that the absence of earnings from this business, partially offset by reduced interest expense, will result in approximately 22 cents of net dilution to the
company's consolidated 2002 earnings per share on a pro forma basis.

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During the first three quarters of 2001, the yen as well as the euro and related European currencies continued to weaken against the U.S. dollar. Additionally, during the first three
quarters of 2001, the company incurred $10 million of foreign currency translation losses, which were recognized as a component of accumulated other comprehensive loss in shareholders' equity
and included in the calculation of comprehensive loss. The ultimate impact of future changes to these and other currency exchange rates on 2001 comprehensive loss and equity is not determinable at
this time.

The
company distributes its products in more than 90 countries throughout the world. Its international sales are usually transacted in U.S. dollars and major European and Asian
currencies. Certain costs are incurred in currencies different from those that are received from the sale of products. While results of operations may be affected by fluctuations in currency exchange
rates in both sourcing and selling locations, the company had previously, with minor exceptions, not hedged these exposures.

Effective
December 31, 2000, the first day of its fiscal year 2001, the company adopted Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") Statement of Financial Accounting
Standards No. 133 ("FAS 133"), "Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities," as amended by FASB Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 138, "Accounting
for Certain Derivative Instruments
and Certain Hedging ActivitiesAn Amendment of FASB Statement No. 133." FAS 133 requires that all derivative instruments (including certain derivative instruments embedded in
other contracts) be reported at fair value with changes in fair value recognized in earnings or other comprehensive income. Recognition depends on whether the derivative is designated and effective as
part of a hedge transaction and on the type of hedge transaction (fair value or cash flow). Gains or losses on derivative instruments recorded in other comprehensive income must be reclassified to
income during the period in which earnings are affected by the underlying hedged item. The ineffective portion of all hedges impacts earnings in the current period.

As
of October 6, 2001, the company's derivative instruments, both free-standing and embedded, as defined by FAS 133, consisted of foreign currency exchange
forwards and certain minor warrants in privately held companies. The company's foreign currency exchange forwards, with an aggregate contractual value of $205 million, were designated and
effective as hedges of the changes in fair values of recorded assets or liabilities or of future cash flows. The ineffective portion of changes in fair values of hedge positions, which was included in
operating income for the first three quarters of 2001, was not material. Unrealized net losses related to cash flow hedges totaling $1 million were included as a component of accumulated other
comprehensive loss as of October 6, 2001.

In
May 2000, the Emerging Issues Task Force ("EITF") of the FASB reached a consensus on Issue No. 00-14 ("EITF 00-14"), "Accounting for Certain
Sales Incentives," which requires the costs of certain sales incentives, such as coupons, to be classified as a reduction of revenue rather than as marketing expense. In April 2001, the EITF
reached a consensus on Issue No. 00-25 ("EITF 00-25"), "Accounting for Consideration from a Vendor to a Retailer in Connection with the Purchase or Promotion of the
Vendor's Products," which requires the costs of certain vendor consideration, such as slotting fees and off-invoice arrangements, to be classified as a reduction of revenue rather than as
marketing expense. As required, the company anticipates adopting the provisions of EITF 00-14 and EITF 00-25 during the first quarter of 2002. The company does not anticipate
any changes to the timing of cost recognition upon adoption of either EITF 00-14 or EITF 00-25. Therefore, the company expects the impact of such adoption will be limited to
reclassifications, as a reduction of revenue, of related marketing expense. These reclassifications will have no impact on the company's operating income or net income either prospectively or as
currently or previously reported.

In
June 2001, the FASB adopted Statements of Financial Accounting Standards No. 141 ("FAS 141") "Business Combinations" and No. 142 ("FAS 142")
"Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets." These statements eliminate the pooling of interests method of accounting for business combinations as of June 30, 2001 and eliminate the amortization of
goodwill for all fiscal years beginning after December 15,

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2001. Goodwill will be accounted for under an impairment-only method after this date. The company has adopted FAS 141 and FAS 142 with respect to new goodwill as of
July 1, 2001 and anticipates adopting FAS 142 with respect to existing goodwill as of December 30, 2001, the first day of its 2002 fiscal year. The adoption of FAS 141 has
not impacted the company's financial condition or results of operations. In accordance with FAS 142, existing goodwill will continue to be amortized through the remainder of 2001 at which time
amortization will cease and the company will perform a transitional
goodwill impairment test. The company is currently assessing the impact of adopting FAS 142 with respect to existing goodwill. Goodwill amortization for the third quarter and first three
quarters of 2001 was $4 million and $9 million, respectively. Goodwill amortization for the year ended December 30, 2000 was $13 million.

In
August 2001, the FASB adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 144 ("FAS 144") "Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of
Long-Lived Assets." This statement supersedes FASB Statement No. 121, "Accounting for the Impairment of Long-Lived Assets and for Long-Lived Assets to Be
Disposed Of" and amends other guidance related to the accounting and reporting of long-lived assets. The company anticipates adopting FAS 144 as of December 30, 2001, the
first day of its 2002 fiscal year. The company is currently assessing the impact of adopting FAS 144 but does not believe such impact, if any, will be materially adverse to the company's
financial condition or results of operations.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

Cash flow provided by operating activities improved to $247 million for the first three quarters of 2001 from $119 million for the comparable period of
2000. This improvement was a result of higher operating earnings largely from cost-cutting activities and improved market results in the company's fresh fruit segment. In addition, during
the first three quarters of 2001, improved cash flows related to operating assets and liabilities were due to enhanced working capital management. During the first three quarters of 2000, cash used in
accounts payable and accrued liabilities included higher levels of payments to growers and suppliers.

During
the first quarter of 2001, the company invested in available-for-sale securities with an aggregate cost of $26 million. These securities were
sold in the second quarter of 2001 for $34 million, resulting in an $8 million non-operating gain.

During
the first three quarters of 2001, proceeds from the sale of assets of $20 million included $9 million of proceeds for secured grower contracts related to the sale of the
company's California and Arizona citrus assets in the third quarter of 2000.

Capital
expenditures of $75 million for the first three quarters of 2001 were for the acquisition and improvement of productive assets. Capital expenditures of
$92 million for the first three quarters of 2000 were for the acquisition and improvement of productive assets, which included $13 million for the replacement or capitalizable repair of
assets destroyed or damaged by Hurricane Mitch.

At
the end of 2000, the company's debt totaled $1.18 billion. During the first three quarters of 2001, total debt decreased significantly, down approximately
$175 million to $1.01 billion due to improved operating cash flows, enhanced working capital management and lower capital expenditures. The favorable effect of
lower debt levels on the company's net debt to total net capitalization percentage was largely offset by the impact of business reconfiguration expenses on consolidated equity. As a result, the
company's net debt to total net capitalization percentage only improved to 66% from 67% during the first three quarters of 2001. As of October 6, 2001, the company had $160 million
outstanding under its $400 million, 5-year revolving credit facility and had no outstanding borrowings under its $200 million, 364-day revolving credit facility
(the "364-day Facility"). In August 2001, the company renewed its 364-day facility, reducing it from $250 million to $200 million. Provisions under these
facilities require the company to comply with certain financial covenants which include a maximum permitted ratio of consolidated debt to net worth and a minimum required fixed charge coverage ratio.
As of October 6, 2001, the company was in compliance with these covenants.

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The company believes that its cash flow from operations, as well as its existing cash balances, revolving credit facilities and access to capital markets will enable it to meet its
working capital, capital expenditure, debt maturity, dividend payment and other funding requirements.

This
filing contains forward-looking statements that involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Forward looking statements, which are based on management's assumptions and describe
the company's future plans, strategies and expectations, are generally identifiable by the use of terms such as "anticipate," "will," "expect," "believe," or similar expressions. The potential risks
and uncertainties that could cause the company's actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied herein include weather-related phenomena; market responses to industry volume
pressures; product and raw materials supplies and pricing; electrical power supply and pricing; changes in interest and currency exchange rates; economic crises in developing countries; quotas,
tariffs and other governmental actions; international conflict; and the ability of the company and its European customers and suppliers to complete euro conversion efforts.

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PART II.  OTHER INFORMATION  DOLE FOOD COMPANY, INC.

Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K

| | (a) |  | Exhibits:                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           
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| | 3.1 |  | Certificate of Incorporation of Dole Food Company, Inc. dated as of July 1, 2001.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   
| | 3.2 |  | By-Laws of Dole Food Company, Inc. dated as of July 1, 2001.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        
| | 4.9 |  | Amended and Restated Credit Agreement dated August 24, 2001 of the Dole Food Company, Inc. $250 Million Credit Agreement dated as of July 11, 2000 among Dole Food Company, Inc., Dole Fresh Fruit Interational, Limited and Solvest, Ltd., as
Borrowers, the Lenders listed therein, as Lenders, Banc of America Securities LLC, as Sole Lead Arranger and Sole Book Manager, Bank of America, N.A., as Administrative Agent, Commerzbank AG, as Syndication Agent, The Bank Of Nova Scotia, as
Documentation Agent, and Cobank, ACB and Cooperative Centrale RaiffeisenBoerenleenbank B.A., "Rabobank Nederland," New York Branch, as Co-Agents."
| | (b) |  | On July 2, 2001, Dole Food Company, Inc. filed a Current Report on Form 8-K related to its reincorporation in the State of Delaware.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                

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SIGNATURES

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.

|November 20, 2001 |  | DOLE FOOD COMPANY, INC.
REGISTRANT
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|                  |  | By:                               
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