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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 6-K

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER

PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the month of August, 2023

Commission File Number 001-40695

Dole plc

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

29 North Anne Street

Dublin 7

D07 PH36

Ireland

(Address of Principal Executive Offices)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.

☒ Form 20-F ◻ Form 40-F

On August 17, 2023, Dole plc (the "Company") will host a conference call and simultaneous webcast to discuss the Company's financial results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023. An archived replay of the webcast and the investor presentation used during the webcast will be available shortly after the live event has concluded in the Investors section of the Company's website, www.doleplc.com/investors. A copy of the press release is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated by reference herein.

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit No. Description

99.1 Dole plc Press Release issued August 17, 2023 – Dole plc Reports Second Quarter 2023 Financial Results

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.

Date: August 17, 2023	DOLE PLC (Registrant)
	By: /s/ Jacinta Devine
	Name: Jacinta Devine
	Title: Chief Financial Officer