Fruit Tips

Where Does The FruitGuys Produce Come From?

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Q: Where does The FruitGuys produce come from? A: Our produce is sourced from small family farms near our regional production hubs when seasonally possible. Due to seasonality and weather …

Asian and European Pears Share Ancestry

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They may look and taste quite different, but Asian and European pear varieties are very much related, and their lineage goes back thousands of years.

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Go Nuts!

By Miriam Wolf on

Every so often I remember that as a kid, I didn’t like peanut butter and I’m shocked anew by how much I’ve changed. These days, I am a little bit obsessed with it. And by “a little bit,” I mean “a …

Outstanding Oatmeal

By Miriam Wolf on

Little orphan boys like Oliver aren’t the only ones craving extra bowls of porridge this time of year, especially when the porridge is a warming bowl of oatmeal. The humble bowl of oats earned a …

Why is the skin loose and puffy on some of my tangerines?

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Don't fret if the skin on a tangerine is somewhat loose or puffy. It hasn't gone bad—it's just a satsuma!

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Chocolate: Food of the Gods

By Stephanie Rosenbaum Klassen on

Explore the fascinating journey of chocolate, from the rainforest to your pantry. Discover its health benefits and try our candy bar recipe.

What are Gravenstein apples and how can I order them?

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Here's how to order this much beloved but endangered apple, a sweet-tart California classic that's one of the tastiest around!

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Think Outside the Fruit Bowl

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Fruit's superpowers aren't limited to its role as food—you can use your favorite fruits to clean your microwave, condition your hair, and much more!

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Clock In and Eat

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The Lunch Lady is not dogmatic about breakfast. The Lunch Lady believes that if you eat breakfast and it works for you – i.e., you are maintaining your weight and health – that’s awesome. And if …

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How can I tell when my stone fruit is ripe?

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Q: How can I tell when my stone fruit is ripe (or ready to eat)? A: To protect stone fruit during delivery, such as peaches, plums, nectarines, and apricots, we send it to you on the slightly …

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Strawberry Alarm Clock

By Heidi Lewis on

The strawberry we know and love today is the result of many years of evolution. Follow the twists and turns of strawberry history with us.


Naked Lunch

By Miriam Wolf on

Looking for healthy lunch ideas that you can take on the go? Try this layered lunch in a see-through jar!

Is it true that The FruitGuys is not offering vegetables anymore?

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It's true—we've decided to discontinue veggies in our produce boxes and get back to our fruit-centric roots.

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Seeing Red

By Miriam Wolf on

Whether you're celebrating your love for your partner, child, friendship, or yourself, say it with fruit!

Kiwi

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What fruit has the vitamin C of an orange, the potassium of half a banana, and the fiber of a half-cup of bran flakes? Hint: It's furry. Answer: Kiwi. Enjoy kiwis by peeling and slicing, or cut …

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Oro Blanco Grapefruit

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This hybrid citrus is a tasty treat to wake up to.

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Taylor’s Gold Pear

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A happy accident! Discovered in a pear orchard in Nelson, New Zealand, in 1986, Taylor's Gold is thought to be a "sport" (a variety or strain resulting from another variety) of the Comice pear. Sweet …

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Opal Apple

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This sweet yellow apple is a tasty gem!

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FruitGuys Favorites: Seeing Orange

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We asked The FruitGuys staffers to pony up with their favorite Thanksgiving side dishes. And maybe we’re all watching a little too much Netflix, but all the recipes featured a main ingredient with a …

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Persimmon

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Persimmons are winter fruits. Learn how to tell the difference between Hachiyas and Fuyus and how to eat these delicious cold-weather gems.

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