Early Bird Foods & Co. is a nearly 20-year-old company. Its granola is a favorite of Martha Stewart, scored a feature in The New York Times, and even helped inspire the house granola at the …
How to Build an Office Snack Program on a Budget (5 Easy Steps)
Have you heard of The Perk Paradox? In the age of return-to-office efforts, it’s sneaking into almost every workplace and HR department like a kid on the hunt for a cookie jar. The Perk Paradox is …
The FruitGuys Community Fund Awards $90K in Sustainable Farming Grants
Since 2013, The FruitGuys Community Fund has given out annual grants of $5,000 or less to small farms and agricultural nonprofits across the country. That first year, we awarded five sustainable …
The Top Protein-Packed Snacks for Busy Employees (and How to Make Them a Habit)
In our fast-paced, perpetually on-the-go work lives, snacking has evolved beyond mere indulgence. Those little snacks we throw in our work bags, cars, and backpacks? They aren’t just a quick fix; …
10 Exotic Fruits That Will Surprise and Delight Your Employees
Sometimes we all need a break from the everyday routine. Why not spice things up at the office and surprise your staff with a colorful assortment of exotic fruits? From vibrant dragon fruits to juicy …
What Is the Best Fruit to Eat at Work?
I had the pleasure of visiting some of our Midwest clients last week. They were so generous with their time, showing me around their offices and explaining how they use our fruit. I noticed a common …
A Granola Cereal Bowl Worth Waking Up For
When you need to rev up your brain for a long work day, go for a high-fiber breakfast. It will focus your mind and, according to the Cleveland Clinic, help lower your cholesterol, which is great news …
Beyond the Beige: Tips for Creating Healthy Work Environments
For decades, the office has stood as a steady—if sterile—symbol of productivity. Neutral colors, fluorescent lights, and (everyone’s favorite) cubicles have long been considered the optimum …
Becoming a More Earth-Friendly Company, One Step at a Time
I was driving home last week when I had a sudden flash of memory. I’m standing in the green grass field at my elementary school in the suburbs of Philadelphia. It's the late ‘80s, and my classmates …
This Farm’s Organic Apricots Help Heal the Planet
When The FruitGuys called farmer Vernon Peterson in late March to talk about organic apricots, he picked up the phone from the middle of his nectarine orchard. His smiling face filled up the video …
5 Ways Organic Office Fruit Delivery Supports Workplace Wellness
If you’re looking for ways to level up your wellness program, organic fruit delivery for the break room, conference room, or office snack station is a great option. It’s a low-lift, high-impact way to …
The Best Way to Wash Produce (Hint: You Don’t Need Soap!)
It’s 2007, and I’m pulling up to the loading dock of a blueberry grower in Hammonton, New Jersey, for the first time. I’m not buying enough fruit to fill an official van, so I’ve shown up in my bright …
Conventional vs. Organic Fresh Fruit Delivery: What’s Right for Your Office?
Fresh fruit delivery for the office just makes sense. Studies show that eating whole fruits can bring employees all kinds of health benefits, from a lower risk of illness (including heart disease, …
The FruitGuys Partners with RTW to Feed Chicago Veterans
Every Thursday morning, Wilbert Taylor pulls up to The FruitGuys’ Chicago warehouse in his truck. He pops open the back, says hello to Receiving Supervisor Jack Reed, and starts filling the truck with …
Are Oranges Good for Weight Loss? A Dietitian Shares the Facts
The rise of trendy, low-carb diets like keto and paleo has led many people to rethink which foods are healthy—including fresh fruit. Oranges, a classic staple of the American breakfast table, are on …
Is ‘Nudging’ the Secret to Promoting Wellness In the Workplace?
Last week, I flew to New York to attend the Society for Hospitality and Foodservice Management's Critical Issues Conference. I had a great time meeting other food service providers and partners at the …
Meet Fair & Square: AAPI-Owned, Gluten-Free Snacks for the Office
In some ways, Alex Duong’s cracker brand, Fair & Square, is a metaphor for his Asian American identity. He grew up eating Chinese food at big family potlucks, and those memories helped inspire his …
Parenting Is Bananas—This Fruit Poem Proves It!
In the last 24 hours of their spring break, my boys have played about a dozen board games, built a fort using every pillow and blanket in the house, discovered “Beatboxing Blueberry,” and put on a …
Where Does The FruitGuys’ Produce Come From? Sustainable Sourcing FAQs
Your fruit has a story—but do you know it? We’ve gathered answers to some of the most common questions we get about where our produce comes from to help you get acquainted. 1. Where does The …
Why Tropical Fruit Delivery Is a Treat for All Seasons
For US consumers, the 1970s brought a new wave of tropical fruits to restaurants and grocery stores. Since then, what was once a niche market has become far more mainstream, thanks to advances in …
