David Murdock, billionaire and former CEO of Dole, dies at 102.

Wednesday, Jun 11, 2025 10:56 am ET1min read

David Murdock, a billionaire and former CEO of Dole Food Co., has died at 102. Murdock built a corporate empire through buying and selling companies, and his interests included nutrition and healthy living. He pursued this through Dole and Castle & Cooke, focusing on high-nutrition food products such as bagged salads and pre-cut vegetables. His research campus in North Carolina is a hub for research on crops, food, and nutrition. Murdock was known for his low-fat diet and preached the benefits of a healthy lifestyle.

David Murdock, billionaire and former CEO of Dole, dies at 102.

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