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Q: Why is some FruitGuys fruit small compared to grocery store fruit? A. Smaller fruit often has less water but the same amount of sugar as larger fruit, resulting in a much richer taste. We focus on flavor and supporting small, local farms as much as possible. We send our buyers to visit farms, meet [...]
Q. When will my fruit be delivered? A. The FruitGuys delivers nationwide Tuesday through Friday, with a Monday delivery option in some areas. Orders received by 10 a.m. Monday through Thursday can be delivered the following day. Overnight deliveries help ensure the quality of your fruit. When you place an order, select your preferred delivery [...]
Q: What should I order? A: If you want to ditch the junk food at your office, check out our office fruit products. We originated the fruit at work concept in 1998 and bring unique, high-quality fruit from regional farmers right to you in eco-friendly and reusable packaging. Our educational resources help keep your employees inspired to [...]
Q: How much is a serving? A: In general, we consider one piece of fruit equal to 1 serving. If we are including small citrus, like pixie tangerines, or small stone fruit, like apricots, we will include two pieces per serving. We consider one clam shell of berries as 2-3 servings and one bag of [...]
Q: Can I customize my order? A: Yes, we offer limited customization according to what’s in season. If you have a recurring order, we can make a note to include your favorite produce when available. You can also specify to not include certain fruits or vegetables. Each Monday, we update our online guide to what [...]
The FruitGuys will be closed for the upcoming holidays on December 24th, 25th, 31st, and January 1st. We will deliver on December 27th and 28th. After the New Year, we will resume delivery in select areas on January 2nd (Wednesday) and in all regions on January 3rd and 4th (Thurs – Fri) . Please call [...]
Please notify us of any order changes within 48 hours of delivery at info@fruitguys.com or 1-877-FRUIT-ME (877-378-4863). No deliveries will be made Thanksgiving Day (Thursday Nov. 22). Instead of holding your delivery, you can help those in need by forwarding your box to a local charity. Our Donate-A-Crate program has fed thousands each year through your generosity. Call us [...]
Q: Why do some of my apples have brown patches on the top? Are they still good to eat? A: Russeting is a brownish, corky or netlike texture that ranges in coverage from a small patch, typically near the top of the apple, to most of the apple’s surface, the latter being less common. In apples, russeting typically occurs [...]
The FruitGuys buys the best produce we can find from small and local farms whenever possible. Our regional hubs (San Francisco, Chicago, Phoenix, Philadelphia) allow us to create local networks of farms and produce wholesalers so that we can deliver produce that is grown as local as possible. The farms that participate in our Farm [...]
Here at The FruitGuys, we work hard to make sustainable choices—such as packing our farm fresh fruit in re-usable boxes that are printed with biodegradable soy-based inks and constructed of 75-100% post-consumer cardboard. Our goal is to use compostable and reusable packaging, but some delicate items like berries need containers that will protect them. In [...]
Q: Can I get office fruit delivered to my home? Can I get a home veggie box delivered to my office? A: Yes and yes! You can order the same fruit you love at the office to be delivered to your home (or to your office in an easy-to-carry TakeHome case). See our TakeHome program for [...]
Here are some basic storage guidelines for fresh fruit. Humidity can speed up the ripening process. Most fruits are best kept in a cool, dry place, such as on a countertop away from sunlight and heat. For tips on preparing a specific produce item, search by name in the Almanac. Remember to always wash your [...]
GMO: A GMO, or Genetically Modified Organism, has had its DNA altered via genetic engineering to make it more disease, pest, or chemical resistant, or to include desirable characteristics such as size, color, enhanced nutrition, or stability (shelf life). GMO produce might include tomatoes genetically-altered to stay firm, or corn, soybean, or sugar beet crops modified [...]
We asked tangerine farmer Emily Thacher Ayala from Friends Ranch in Ojai, CA. She told us that seedlessness in citrus is a naturally-occuring genetic mutation. In the last century, growers have selected and grown more varieties that have few or no seeds, which many consumers seem to prefer. When a farmer finds a variety by [...]
For office and school orders, we suggest that customers start with one piece of fruit per person per week for their first delivery. Depending on how quickly the fruit is eaten, we can adjust the amount, selection, or frequencies of deliveries until we find the right balance for you. Our fruit boxes come in servings of 16, 25 [...]
Fruit Quality Grab Bag Winter can bring some challenges to keeping fruit at the appropriate temperatures during transport. Our buyers, packers, and delivery people do their best to keep fruit protected from extreme temperature exposure. But if your fruit ever doesn’t look right, please give us a call at 1-877-FRUIT-ME (877-378-4863) and we will make [...]
Your FruitGuys box is 100% recyclable and compostable but we suggest you put it to re-use. In many areas, we can pick up and re-use boxes in good condition. To see if this is available where you are, please call or email us at 877-FRUIT-ME (877-378-4863) or info@fruitguys.com. The boxes are also excellent for personal or [...]
How can I donate my box to charity? All you have to do is call 877-FRUIT-ME. Office closed for a holiday? Vacation? It’s easy to put your box on hold OR you could help those in need by donating your box to a local food pantry or charitable organization in your community. Our Donate-A-Crate Program makes [...]
If you want to hold your order (“I’m outta town!”), add to your order (“Extra box please”), change the box type (“Extra large please”), or request a special item (ex: “No bananas, please”), notify us 48 hours before your delivery day. If you receive your order on Monday, let us know by the Thursday prior. [...]
Q: If I want to know what’s in my box but I don’t know what kind of box I have, how can I figure it out? A: On your box there is a white tag that has the account name and address, plus “Item description,” which is the type of box, such as “Harvest Flyer [...]
Q: Why do some citrus have seeds and some don’t? To find out, The FruitGuys asked Emily Thacher Ayala, farmer at Friends’ Ranch in Ojai, CA (Ventura County). Friends’ grows Pixies, not the fairies, but the little seedless tangerines that everybody loves, plus other great citrus such as Tahoe Golds, W. Murcotts, and Yosemite Golds. [...]
Ever see a green-tinged orange and wondered if it means the orange isn’t ripe yet? The FruitGuys asked one of its farmers, Emily Ayala of Friend’s Ranch, growers of the fabulous Pixie Tangerine and other citrus, in Ojai, California to explain why “re-greening” sometimes happens to orange citrus. Emily said:“Fruit grown in the warmer Matilija Canyon [...]
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