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2019 Fall Fruit Guide

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Fall is here, and that means shifting temperatures, shortening days, and changing colors all around us. It’s harvest time across much of the U.S., and with harvest comes a variety of fall fruit and …

The Tale of the Bronx Grape

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What's the best table grape you’ve ever eaten? We think it will be replaced by the organic Bronx seedless table grape from Lagier Ranches in Escalon, CA. These tiny globes of pleasure have been …

Q: What are the Rough Brown Spots on My Apple?

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Q: What is the rough brown texture on the top of some apples, and is it edible? A: Known as “russeting,” it is a brownish corky or netlike texture that appears on certain varieties of apples and …

What’s in My Mix?

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Q: What’s in my mix?A: You can see a list of what’s in your mix and where each item was grown in just two easy steps:Find out what kind of mix you have. Look on the side of your box, and you …

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 …

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

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Q: Why is the skin loose and puffy on some of my tangerines? A: Those are delicious satsuma mandarin oranges! They have a naturally loose, sometimes bumpy peel. At first glance, people sometimes …