For centuries, fruit has played a central role in Lunar New Year celebrations in China and other Asian countries. According to a recent Time article: Since at least the Qing dynasty, Chinese parents would place fruits like mandarin oranges, lychees, dates, or persimmons beside the pillows of their children, along with red envelopes containing money under the pillow, to ward
In 2023, a post circulating on the social media platform Reddit kicked off intense citrus discourse. The photo, captioned “Raspberry Oranges,” showed a peeled orange with flesh so dark red it was nearly black. “Finally, goth oranges,” one commenter wrote, snagging 2,600 likes. Another said, “I kinda just assumed these were blood oranges for people who were afraid of the
Have you ever wondered why holiday fruit gift baskets are so popular? It turns out this gifting tradition has deep roots. During the holiday season, fruits take on symbolic significance in rituals and celebrations around the world. Some fruit traditions have evolved or been adapted across cultures and distances, while others remain highly local. Here are a few of our favorite
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 fruit exploding with juice and flavor. Eating a variety of fresh, seasonal fruit year-round is fantastic for your body and your brain. Its vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and fiber keep
“I want to do it myself!” my 4-year-old says, holding my extra-long ballot in his hands. He lines it up with the big machine and the rollers start pulling the paper in. Then, we wait five seconds to hear the satisfying “ding!” of a ballot counted. I love voting. Sometimes it’s daunting (exactly how many ballot measures do I have
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! Perhaps it’s no surprise that eventually, the name stuck to what would become America’s favorite fruit. Of course, there is still a whole
At first, I’m not quite sure what I’m looking at. It’s 2010, and I’m in Lodi, California, standing on a dirt path. A wire trellis runs along the path with a plant climbing about halfway up. The plant has green, almond-shaped leaves, and small, bulbous red orbs hang off its thin branches. I walk closer, and it hits me: These
It’s shaping up to be a beautiful season for Gravenstein apples. According to farmer Stan Devoto of Devoto Gardens & Orchards in Sebastopol, California, pests have been rare in his orchard this year. He’s also seeing larger apples than usual thanks to late spring rains. In just a few weeks, he’ll start harvesting his crop for The FruitGuys’ 18th-annual Gravenstein
A few weeks ago, I was sitting in our sunny conference room in San Bruno, California, for The FruitGuys Community Fund Advisory Board meeting. Suddenly, a SNAP! made me jump. I looked around to see where the sound had come from and noticed one of the board members next to me. She had just snapped a banana through the air
Long before our team at The FruitGuys started wearing banana suits to encourage people to eat more of them in the office, the “1878 Domestic Cyclopaedia of Practical Information” instructed American consumers on how to peel and eat a ripe banana. Specifically, it gave tips on the famous Cavendish, also known as the sweet banana. “It is eaten raw, either
A few weeks ago, my husband cut open one of the season’s very first peaches. It caved slightly to the touch and released a fragrant, floral mist when the knife bit into it. The scent alone made our mouths water! But when he tried to twist the flesh free of the pit, it refused to budge. “Ah man,” he said,
Did you know that American farmers grow more than 100 different varieties of peaches? Most of us think of peaches as either white or yellow (same with nectarines) but there are at least 1,000 kinds of peaches worldwide, from the firm-but-juicy Pink Moon to the extra-large, red-skinned O’Henry. Some of them are only ripe and delicious for a week or
It’s Friday afternoon, and you’re passing the office break room on your way out for the weekend. You pop in to grab a snack for the road and notice something strange: The fruit bowl still has fruit in it! Two apples and a banana recline there, waiting to be snapped up. By Monday, they won’t be fresh anymore—so what can
Apricots are a sweet treat related to other fruit favorites like plums and peaches. Let’s dive into how these juicy wonders can brighten up your office break room and your day. The Journey of Apricots Apricots originated in China around 2000 B.C., winning over its ancient civilization with their sweet, floral taste and hint of tanginess. They traveled with merchants
Nobody’s perfect. We were all born a tiny bit uneven, whether because of the way our freckles land on our faces or the slightly mismatched size of our feet. Nature leaves its mark on all of us — and it does the same thing to fruit. If you’ve ever bought fruit from The FruitGuys, you might have noticed that some
If you compost at your office, you probably know the basics: Eggshells, apple cores, and veggie peels are safe to add to your compost bucket, but raw meat and produce stickers should be trashed. Easy, right? Well, maybe not — because it’s only a matter of time before you run into the “Can I put citrus in compost?” debate. An old gardening
Looking for something new for your team or students to taste as we head toward early spring? There’s a whole world of unique and rare fruits out there, just waiting for you to take a bite! They’re intriguing, delicious, and—in a few cases—grown right here in California. Rare Fruits to Try Here’s a quick look at some of the fun
Winter is the peak of the citrus season. Officially beginning on the winter solstice (December 21), the bright shades of orange, red, pink, yellow and green of citrus add brightness and light to the darkness of this time of year. Nature gives us what we need when we need it most—eating winter citrus naturally boosts your mood with folate, your
When you give edible gifts to employees or clients for the holidays, you want them to feel appreciated, enjoy the treats inside, and develop a stronger relationship with your brand. Simply sending gift baskets is a great first step, but with a bit of extra effort, you can maximize their impact. Here are three easy steps to unlock more snack
We love pears not only for their form but also for their function—buttery as a fine chardonnay, subtly perfumed, and meltingly tender, a perfectly ripe pear can be a sublime eating experience. From the velvety sophistication of the diminutive Seckel pear to the juice-gushing delight of a ripe Bartlett, there is a variety of pears to fit almost every taste.
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