18169--4/17/2006--DOLE_FOOD_COMPANY_INC

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Our business is highly competitive and we cannot assure you that we will maintain our current market share. Our earnings are sensitive to fluctuations in market prices and demand for our products. Our earnings are subject to seasonal variability. Currency exchange fluctuations may impact the results of our operations. We face risks related to our former use of the pesticide DBCP. Our substantial indebtedness could adversely affect our operations, including our ability to perform our obligations under the notes and our other debt obligations. The financing arrangements for the going-private merger transactions may increase our exposure to tax liability. Restrictive covenants in our debt instruments restrict or prohibit our ability to engage in or enter into a variety of transactions, which could adversely affect us. We face other risks in connection with our international operations. Terrorism and the uncertainty of war may have a material adverse effect on our operating results. Our worldwide operations and products are highly regulated in the areas of food safety and protection of human health and the environment. We are subject to the risk of product liability claims. We are subject to transportation risks. The use of herbicides and other hazardous substances in our operations may lead to environmental damage and result in increased costs to us. Events or rumors relating to the DOLE brand could significantly impact our business. A portion of our workforce is unionized and labor disruptions could decrease our profitability.

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