A renaissance is occurring in Kannapolis. Castle & Cooke is creating one of the world’s most advanced centers for biotechnology. When complete, the North Carolina Research Campus will have a 311,000-square-foot Core Lab. UNC-Chapel Hill, NC State, Duke and other universities will operate research facilities here. And this vibrant, small town will be home to scientists from around the world. Outside the laboratories, you’ll find a village with shops and restaurants, theaters, parks, and greenway system. Even Irish Creek is within biking distance.

Why biotechnology?
As the owner of Dole Food Company, Inc., which sells fruits and vegetables, David H. Murdock is committed to the health and welfare of both adults and children around the world. Given biotechnology’s potential to cure disease and improve wellness, Mr. Murdock decided to dedicate the NCRC to biotechnology and nutritional research. And by investing $1.5 billion, he is making his commitment come to life.