Since 2010, Dole starts the year announcing its annual DOLE Fruit Pairings, a prediction of fruit-forward combinations reflecting popular menu trends. Dole is particularly excited by this year’s focus: Americana. As Americans rediscover their traditional foodways, Dole is in step with fruit pairings that showcase the diverse cuisines that have emerged from our national melting pot.

The 2015 DOLE Fruit Pairings demonstrate innovative new ways to think about fruit on regional menus. Drawing inspiration from the foods and traditions of the Southern/Gulf states, Pacific Coast, Southwest, Midwest and Northeast, Dole brings fruit and flavor to the forefront with recipes like Bourbon Banana Foster, Raspberry-Avocado Ice Cream Sandwiches, Easy Pineapple Chili, and Apple and Cheddar Hand Pi

To read about the 2015 DOLE Fruit Pairings that inspired this year’s featured recipes, visit www.dolefoodservice.com/fruitpairings and follow the links to your favorite dishes. To contact a Dole representative about DOLE Foodservice Products, call 800-723-9868.

About Dole Packaged Foods, LLC

Dole Packaged Foods LLC, a subsidiary of Dole International Holdings, is a leader in sourcing, processing, distributing and marketing fruit products and healthy snacks throughout the world. Dole markets a full line of canned, jarred, cup, frozen and dried fruit products and is an innovator in new forms of packaging and processing fruit and vegetables. For more information please visit www.dolefoodservice.com.