We consent to the incorporation by reference in Registration Statement Nos.
333-106500,
333-106493,
and
333-88984 on Form S-4 and Registration Statement Nos. 033-64984 and
333-61689 on Form S-3 of
our report dated
March 23, 2007 (which report expresses an unqualified opinion and includes an
explanatory paragraph relating to the adoption of a new accounting standard for retirement
benefits), relating to the financial statements and financial statement schedule of Dole Food
Company, Inc. appearing in this Annual Report on Form 10-k of Dole Food Company, Inc. for the year
ended
December 30, 2006.