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Fuyu Persimmon vs. Hachiya Persimmon: Which is Best?

By Erin Mittelstaedt on November 14, 2024

“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 …

Filed Under: Chief Banana, Fruit Tips Tagged With: fall fruit, fresh fruit, fruit delivery

Halloween Hijinks: From Silly Costumes to Spooky Fruits

By Erin Mittelstaedt on October 30, 2024

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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Tasting the Seasons: Apples, Pears, and the Art of Ripening

By Erin Mittelstaedt on September 18, 2024

My youngest son took a bite of an apple the other day and scrunched his face like he had just sucked on a sour candy. Being only three, he opened his mouth, stuck out his tongue, and dropped the piece …

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Goodbye Valencias, Hello Navels! A Quick Orange Update

By Erin Mittelstaedt on September 11, 2024

Why did the orange stop? It ran out of juice! Bad toddler jokes aside, our supply of Valencia oranges really is slowing down. We source Valencias for our boxes from late spring through summer, …

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5 Ways to Celebrate National Fruit at Work Day

By The FruitGuys on September 6, 2024

Tuesday, October 1, 2024, is—drumroll please—the 10th annual National Fruit at Work Day! This niche but momentous occasion is your opportunity to celebrate the joys of eating fruit at work. Why …

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The ‘Why’ Behind The FruitGuys’ 100% Satisfaction Guarantee

By Erin Mittelstaedt on August 28, 2024

Sit back and relax, because it's time for a little FruitGuys fairytale. 'The Princess and the Pomme' There once was a princess who lived in a tall, tall castle on the Isle of Man-hat-tan. Every day, …

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