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Why Tropical Fruit Delivery Is a Treat for All Seasons

By Elisabeth Flynn on

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 …

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Spring Fruit, Equinox Magic, and Celestial Serpents

By Erin Mittelstaedt on

Last Thursday, March 20, at 5:01 a.m. EDT, the sun crossed the celestial equator (an invisible line in the sky directly above Earth’s equator). It bathed the northern and southern hemispheres in equal …

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Is Cleaning Fruit with Baking Soda or Vinegar Really Necessary?

By Lex Flamm on

In a viral TikTok video, fitness influencer Jeffrey Harris dumps strawberries, blueberries, and grapes into bowls. He fills the bowls with water and tops them off with a mix of apple cider vinegar and …

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Citrus Family Drama: Meet the Original Citrus Fruits

By Erin Mittelstaedt on

For the last few months, our team has been working with fruit experts at the University of California, Riverside to create a Citrus Family Tree. It turns out the oranges, grapefruits, and tangelos we …

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Where Do Citrus Fruits Come From? Check the Family Tree!

By Lex Flamm on

Our team at The FruitGuys is chock–full of fruit experts. We can talk your ear off about Ojai Pixie tangerines, wax eloquent about the difference between a mandarin and an orange, and discourse for …

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How to Make Beautiful DIY Fruit Platters for the Office

By Rebecca Taggart on

Wondering how to wow your colleagues at the next office extravaganza? Try using fresh fruit from your FruitGuys box (or the grocery store) to create memorable, enticing fruit platters. They’ll …

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March Produce Update: What to Expect in Your Fresh Fruit Delivery

By Erin Mittelstaedt on

We’re still a few weeks away from the vernal equinox (the official beginning of spring), but in California, it's starting to feel like a new season. The hills in San Francisco are finally green again …

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Ojai Pixie Tangerines: An Epic Crop Is on the Way!

By Lex Flamm on

When The FruitGuys called farmer Emily Ayala of Friend’s Ranches on February 20, her team was gearing up to harvest an enormous crop of Ojai Pixie tangerines.  “It’s more than twice as big as last …

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The Surprising Health Benefits of Eating Fresh Fruit Daily

By Erin Mittelstaedt on

When people find out that I work for a fruit company, their next question is often, “So what are the health benefits of fruit, really?” It’s easy to talk about the physical benefits: Fruit boosts our …

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This California Citrus Grower Melds High-Tech Farming and Family Values

By Lex Flamm on

Marcus Marderosian looks forward to Cara Cara orange season every year. This sweet, low-acid citrus is a type of navel orange, and it typically pops up around Christmas and lingers through spring. You …

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Cheers to 27 Years of Corporate Fruit Delivery

By Erin Mittelstaedt on

This week marks twenty-seven years since The FruitGuys—and the concept of corporate fruit delivery—was born. The story goes that my brother, Chris, and his wife, Pia, had recently moved back to San …

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15 Reasons Office Fruit Delivery Is a Win for Employees and HR

By The FruitGuys on

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 …

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The Best Assortment of Fruits for Heart Health

By Jonanna Widner on

A vibrant, varied diet is a cornerstone of cardiovascular health, and fruits play a starring role. Packed with essential vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and fiber, these natural wonders can …

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Incoming Tariffs and Food Prices: What You Should Know

By Erin Mittelstaedt on

Since January 20, I’ve kept a close eye on the news from Washington, DC, so that I don’t miss policy changes that might impact The FruitGuys’ business, staff, partners, and/or clients. There’s so much …

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Kings River Packing: This Fresh Fruit Farm Made Orange History

By Lex Flamm on

Drive through Fresno County, California, and your wheels will kick up dust onto row after row of orange trees bearing bright green leaves and glowing fruit. There are more than 19,500 acres of them …

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How to Make Fresh-Squeezed Juice with Fruits and Veggies (Kid Approved)

By Erin Mittelstaedt on

My youngest son isn’t the biggest orange fan, but that all changes if he can turn them into fresh-squeezed juice. “I want to make juice,” he declares, dragging his stool over to the counter and …

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All About the Lychee

By The FruitGuys on

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 …

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Good Fortune Fruit: Lucky Picks for Lunar New Year

By Jonanna Widner on

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 …

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Fun Valentine’s Day Activities for Work: Ideas for Happy Employees

By The FruitGuys on

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 …

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The FruitGuys Donates Fresh Fruit to LA Firefighters and Evacuees

By Erin Mittelstaedt on

I had a plan for what to write in this week’s Chief Banana blog—but the truth is, I haven’t been able to think about much other than the horrific, fast-moving wildfires in Los Angeles since they …

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