Fruit Tips

Fuyu Persimmon vs. Hachiya Persimmon: Which is Best?

By Erin Mittelstaedt on November 14, 2024

It's time for a persimmon election! Choose your favorite: The snackable Fuyu persimmon or the baking superstar Hachiya persimmon.

Tagged With: fall fruit, fresh fruit, fruit delivery

What Are the Sweetest Apples? Check Our Apple Flavor Chart

By The FruitGuys on October 24, 2024

What are the sweetest apples? How about the tartest? Our chart ranks 15 varieties The FruitGuys delivers. Use it on your apple adventures!

Tagged With: California, fall fruit, fresh fruit, Pennsylvania

Pomegranate Season Is Here! Check Out This Year’s Harvest

By Erin Mittelstaedt on October 16, 2024

Learn more about when pomegranates are in season, how they grow, and what to expect from California's 2024 harvest.

Tagged With: California, fall fruit, seasonal fruit, winter fruit

Fall Fruit Guide 2024

By The FruitGuys on September 20, 2024

Get a sneak peek at the fall fruits coming soon to The FruitGuys' boxes, from plump and juicy Asian pears to fuzzy little kiwis.

Tagged With: fall fruit, fresh fruit, seasonal fruit

Ask a Farmer: FAQs About Gravenstein Apples

By Lex Flamm on July 25, 2024

Have you ever wondered why some Gravenstein apples are green and some red, and if the colors taste different? We have those answers and more!

Tagged With: California, Gravenstein apple farmer, gravenstein apples, gravenstein box

How to Peel a Banana Like a Matador: The Snap Method

By Erin Mittelstaedt on July 10, 2024

Did you know that you can peel a banana by cracking it like a whip? Try the method with our handy step-by-step guide.

Tagged With: Banana, fresh fruit

Going Bananas: Your Complete Ripe Banana Guide

By The FruitGuys on July 5, 2024

Think you know your banana? It may have a few tricks up its peel! Check out these ripe banana tips, fun facts, and more.

Tagged With: Banana, fresh fruit, Nutrition

Cling Peaches vs. Freestone Peaches: What’s the Difference?

By Lex Flamm on June 21, 2024

Learn the difference between clingstone, semi-cling, and freestone peaches and discover the best ways to eat them.

Tagged With: fresh fruit, stone fruit, summer fruit

Summer Fruit Guide 2024

By The FruitGuys on June 13, 2024

Curious about what's in season? Berries, stone fruits, grapes, and more are coming soon! Get the rundown in our Summer Fruit Guide.

Tagged With: berries, stone fruit, summer fruit

Summer Fruits You Should Taste

By Erin Mittelstaedt on May 22, 2024

Summer fruit is starting to arrive! FruitGuys CEO Erin Mittelstaedt shares which fruits to expect and how to talk peaches like a FruitGuy.

Tagged With: berries, stone fruit, summer fruit

2024 Spring Fruit Guide

By The FruitGuys on March 28, 2024

Our Spring Fruit Guide takes you on a tour of the season's freshest and most delicious fruits, including berries, stone fruit, and more.

Tagged With: berries, seasonal fruit, stone fruit

What to Do With Leftover Fruit at Work

By Lex Flamm on March 15, 2024

Try these five ideas to save your office's leftover fruit from the landfill. Plus, learn how to avoid extra fruit in the future.

Tagged With: fresh fruit, healthy office, sustainability

Apricot: Taste, Nutrition, and Benefits Explained

By The FruitGuys on March 4, 2024

Discover apricots: Dive into their flavors, health perks, and varieties. A guide to enjoying this nutritious, sweet, and tangy fruit.

Tagged With: spring, stone fruit, summer

Why Doesn’t My Seasonal Farm-Fresh Fruit Look Perfect?

By Lex Flamm on February 27, 2024

Flaws are a natural part of seasonal farm-fresh fruit. Learn more about these "beauty marks," how they happen, and if they're safe to eat!

Tagged With: fresh fruit, small farms, sustainable agriculture

Is It Safe to Put Citrus in Compost? A Guide for Office Workers

By Lex Flamm on February 16, 2024

Does adding citrus to your workplace compost bin really slow down decomposition and harm worms? We asked the experts so you don't have to.

Tagged With: healthy office, sustainability, workplace wellness

Take a Bite on the Wild Side With These Unique & Rare Fruits

By Lex Flamm on February 15, 2024

Looking for something new for your team or students to taste in early spring? Try these unique and rare fruits!

Tagged With: farm-to-school program, fresh fruit, seasonal fruit, tropical fruit

Winter Citrus Guide

By Pia Hinckle on December 8, 2023

Eating winter citrus boosts your immune system, improves digestion, satisfies sugar cravings, and is good for your heart, skin, and joints.

Tagged With: citrus

Sending Edible Gifts? Use These 3 Tips For Maximum Impact

By Lex Flamm on November 7, 2023

Quick, easy ways to ensure your employees, clients, and partners truly enjoy the tasty edible gift you ship them.

Tagged With: corporate gifts, employee gifts, Holiday Gifts

Fall Pears You Should Taste

By Chris Mittelstaedt on September 5, 2023

Fall brings many delicious varieties of pears like the sweet Seckel and juicy Bartlett. Learn about these and more, and how to tell when pears are ripe to eat.

Tagged With: fall fruit, pear, ripening fruit, seasonal fruit

The summer stone fruit season has begun, bringing us cling and freestone fruit. Cling fruit is characterized by flesh woven into the pit, such as peaches and nectarine. Freestone fruits are those where the flesh is separated from the pit.

Tagged With: Banana, ripening fruit, stone fruit, summer fruit