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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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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

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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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Should We Rename Fresh Blood Oranges?

By Lex Flamm on

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 …

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The FruitGuys and HGFB Team Up to Feed Those In Need

By Lex Flamm on

It’s bright and early on a Monday morning, and the team at Hawaiian Gardens Food Bank in Hawaiian Gardens, California, is busy packing bags to hand out to the community. Each one includes grains, …

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These Healthy Desk Snacks Fight Food Waste and Help Farmers

By Lex Flamm on

At first glance, Mavuno Harvest’s Chewy Fruit Bites look similar to a lot of other dried fruit products on the market. But take a closer look, and you’ll spot a few things that set these healthy desk …

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Meet Your Finger Lime Farmer: Megan Shanley Warren

By Lex Flamm on

“Farming is scary. Farming is beautiful. You get your crop and you get to enjoy it and see other people enjoy it. And farming is extremely unpredictable.”  Scary, beautiful, and unpredictable—that’s …

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Holiday Fruit Traditions from Around the World

By Elisabeth Flynn on

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 …

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Winter Fruit Guide 2024

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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 …

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CSNA Was a Home Run! Highlights from Our Farm-to-School Team

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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 …

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Sweet & Savory Thanksgiving Apple Recipes

By Erin Mittelstaedt on

“Did they leave their house yet? When will they be here? How far away are they?” These were my questions pretty much every Thanksgiving growing up. I asked them with my nose pressed to the front …

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Kiwi Fruit Fun Facts: Can It Help You Sleep?

By Erin Mittelstaedt on

One moment I’m sitting at my kitchen table with my laptop, fingers hovering over the keys, itching to type up this week’s Chief Banana email. The next, my head snaps up, and I realize that my neck is …

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Your Body on Fruit: Why Is Fresh Fruit Healthy?

By Lex Flamm on

When Stephen Menyhart was in college studying culinary nutrition, one of his professors, Janet Rouslin, told him something that stuck in his brain for years afterward.  “She said, ‘Nutrition is the …

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Fruit Is Brain Food! Health Benefits for Memory and More

By Lex Flamm on

Erin Nella has a unique job at UC Davis Health. When a patient lands in the hospital with a brain injury, she tells them which foods they should eat to heal quickly—and fruit is always on the …

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Cozy Holiday Fruit Drink Recipes

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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 …

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Fuyu Persimmon vs. Hachiya Persimmon: Which is Best?

By Erin Mittelstaedt on

“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 …

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The FruitGuys Shares Fresh Fruit at School Farmers Market

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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 …

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Halloween Hijinks: From Silly Costumes to Spooky Fruits

By Erin Mittelstaedt on

You know how some adults love Halloween and getting dressed up? Well, I’m not usually one of them. This might surprise you since just last week I was singing the praises of dressing as a banana. But …

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