Back in the early ‘90s, there was no such thing as office fruit delivery. Most workers powered up with a steady stream of vending machine candy bars and strong black coffee. But that all changed in …
Small Farm Grants Made Big Impacts on These 20 Farms
Many small-scale farmers want to rebuild their soil, support their local pollinators, or share more environmental education with their communities—but a lack of funding holds them back. That’s where …
How to Recognize Your Team: Employee Appreciation Questionnaire Templates
There’s oodles of advice online about employee appreciation and how to show your team that you care (we’ve even written some of it). But here’s the truth: The best way to appreciate your employees …
Employee Recognition Best Practices for Employee Appreciation Day
Picture your workplace in your mind. Then, fill it up with all of your coworkers. Do you have that mental image? Good. Now think about this: Only two in every ten employees feel truly recognized …
All About the Lychee
The lychee is a lucky fruit. In China, parents tuck them into their children’s beds on Lunar New Year to keep them safe from monsters, along with mandarin oranges, dates, and persimmons. The next …
Fun Valentine’s Day Activities for Work: Ideas for Happy Employees
According to a 2024 survey of 800 workers, almost 74% of men and 66% of women “crave more meaningful bonds with work colleagues.” Holidays are a great opportunity for HR and office managers to help …
2025 Real Leaders Impact Awards: The FruitGuys Is a ‘Top Impact Company’
Every year, the global media and membership platform Real Leaders® hands out awards to companies that act as forces of good in the world and “prioritize both profit and purpose.” The FruitGuys made …
Winter Fruit Guide 2024
When winter winds bring cooler temperatures, it’s natural to lean into hearty foods like soups, roasts, and stews. But those warming meals need a fresh counterpoint—and nature provides it with winter …
CSNA Was a Home Run! Highlights from Our Farm-to-School Team
Excitement was in the air when our team arrived in Sacramento, California, and started setting up our booth at the California School Nutrition Association’s Annual Conference (CSNA). We couldn’t wait …
Cozy Holiday Fruit Drink Recipes
Ahh, the holiday season—there’s no better time to curl up with a mug of something warm. Whether you’re settling in for a plate of food from the office potluck, a family game of charades, or a Hallmark …
The FruitGuys Shares Fresh Fruit at School Farmers Market
Have you ever handed a shiny red apple or bright pink dragon fruit over to a child and watched their little face light up? On October 18, The FruitGuys Fruit Buyer Miguel Robles was lucky enough to do …
What Are the Sweetest Apples? Check Our Apple Flavor Chart
Did you know that until the 17th century, the word “apple” was a catch-all term for every kind of fruit except for berries? A pear was an apple, an orange was an apple—even nuts were called apples! …
10 Spooky & Healthy Halloween Snacks for School
Did you know that the average American—including kids—eats almost three and a half pounds of candy every Halloween? That adds up to about 7,000 calories and three cups of sugar. Talk about a massive …
Fruit & Snack Gift Boxes: Healthy Employee Gifts Are Here!
Can you believe it’s Q4 already? Before you know it, your coworkers will be picking up turkeys, buying new candles, and humming holiday jingles between meetings. With the seasonal hubbub on the …
Fall Fruit Guide 2024
Don’t tell summer we said so, but autumn just might be our favorite fruit season. As the days get cooler and the nights grow longer, our regional farm partners start delivering an abundance of fresh …
5 Ways to Celebrate National Fruit at Work Day
Tuesday, October 1, 2024, is—drumroll please—the 10th annual National Fruit at Work Day! This niche but momentous occasion is your opportunity to celebrate the joys of eating fruit at work. Why …
How Small Farms Are Putting Their 2024 Farm Grants to Work
Supporting small farms is a major part of our mission at The FruitGuys. We source fruit from independent farms for our fruit boxes whenever we can, and we also award farm grants every year through The …
Savory Apple Tarts: A Gravenstein Apple Recipe
For just a few glorious weeks every August, Gravenstein apple trees in Sebastopol, California, shower the farmers who tend them with a bounty of sweet-tart fruit. Some of these trees are more than 100 …
How to Stop Emotional Eating: Tips From a Nutritionist
About fifty percent of us are emotional eaters: people who turn to food not only when hungry, but when bored, lonely, or stressed. This is not a healthy approach to eating. An August 2004 report from …
What Does Organic Mean?
Every year, Americans buy about 8% more organic products than they did the year before. That’s a remarkable rate of industry growth. You’ve probably put a crisp organic apple or head of lettuce into …
