What sounds like a health food but tastes like dessert? In our humble opinion, it’s got to be nut butter-filled dates from realsy. They’re healthy office treats that are both super-sweet and nutrient-dense, with just a few ingredients. Though the snacks are simple, the story of how realsy got started (and partnered with The FruitGuys to deliver its snacks to
It’s 2 p.m. You’ve had lunch, your inbox is full, and suddenly all you want is a nap. Sound familiar? That crash in energy, known as the “afternoon slump,” hits many office workers like clockwork. It can tank productivity, increase mistakes, and lower morale. But while the slump feels inevitable, it doesn’t have to be. Understanding what causes that mid-day
It’s a Monday night, and my family and I are glued to the TV, waiting for a geyser of red foam called “elephant toothpaste” to erupt from a massive 20-foot-tall flask and into the sky. Elephant toothpaste is a foamy concoction that you can easily make at home. But it’s one thing to make it in a water bottle as
Arctic Fire, Honey Blaze, clingstone, freestone—the terms we use to talk about peaches and nectarines would make awesome band names! These fun variety monikers are relatively recent, but peaches and nectarines have been around for quite a while. A Brief History of Stone Fruit Both stone fruits likely originated in China thousands of years ago. From there, they made their
As a teenager, I went to sailing camp on the Chesapeake Bay in Maryland. It was a small part of a much larger sleepaway camp. In our little group, there were no more than 16 campers at a time. We all slept in one building—girls on the top floor, boys below—and we sailed on the bay every day. The problem
If you’ve ever enjoyed a fresh, juicy California peach in a delivery from The FruitGuys, you may have Blake Carlson to thank. Blake and his wife Lisa run Rocking Chair Farm Markets, a roughly 400-acre family farm in Kingsburg, California. They grow peaches, nectarines, plums, table grapes, almonds, walnuts, and persimmons—and they’ve helped stock The FruitGuys’ mixed fruit boxes for
When I think of cherries, I usually think of Bings (the dark red ones) and Rainiers (yellow with a red blush). But in truth, there’s a whole world of cherry varieties to choose from. Our farm partners grow the Arvin Glen, Black Pearl, Lapin, Royal Hazel, Royal Tioga, Sequoia®, and more. There isn’t exactly a rainbow of cherries available, but
What does summer mean to you? Is it the office’s AC hitting you like a brick wall every morning? Or the joy of jumping into the pool with your kids? Those are both good answers, but for us, it’s the sweet, juicy taste of a fuzzy peach still warm from the tree. If fruit is a summer highlight for you,
If your team’s energy has taken a hit lately (thanks, return-to-office growing pains), this is a great time to refresh your benefits package with their engagement and wellbeing in mind. To help you get started, we put together a list of 10 hot employee wellbeing initiatives we’ve seen during our recent visits to offices across the country. Some of these
Corporate events come with a lot of moving parts. Even if you’ve already locked in the keynote speaker or main attraction, there’s still a full to-do list that may include catering coordination, tech and AV set up, guest management, and engagement, to name a few. But did you know that snacks can be your secret weapon? They’re tasty crowd pleasers for
According to the dictionary definition, a galette is “a flat round cake of pastry often topped with fruit.” But let’s face it—it’s just a flat pie! My family has made this summer recipe with seasonal fruit for years, and I grew up eating my grandma’s version. I wish I had a photo of her with one of her creations, but
When clients and partners walk into your office, the first thing they see is your reception area. So, how do you make a good impression? A kind and smiling receptionist goes a long way toward helping guests feel welcome and valued—and so do free office refreshments. Whether your client is dropping by for a quick visit or a longer meeting,
One thing I love about being part of a food company is the amazing people I get to meet. Early on in my career with The FruitGuys, I was so excited and proud to explore the often-hidden world of produce. I felt giddy over early morning trips to the market in Philadelphia and visits with farmers who walked me through
The snacks in your break room say a lot about your company culture—so why not use them to foster connection and inclusion? Stocking up on some of the best single-serve office snacks from Black- and LGBTQ+-owned companies will show your team that you care, just in time for Pride Month and Juneteenth. We have a few exciting snack options to
When The FruitGuys called farmer Jeff Ferrari of Ferrari Farms to check in on his cherry crop, he was praying for dry weather. He told us that in the final days before picking, a drizzle can wreak havoc on an organic cherry farm. “The rain causes the cherries to crack,” Jeff explained. “This last weekend we did get some rain,
In the hectic pace of the modern office, it’s easy to overlook the power of employee appreciation when you’re on a budget. Yet, letting employees know how much you value them is crucial for fostering a positive work environment. The good news is, you don’t need to overthink—or overspend—when it comes to boosting office vibes. “Genuine and thoughtful gestures of
Wondering what fruits are in our fruit delivery boxes in May and why you might not see peaches just yet? I’m here to help. In today’s Chief Banana newsletter, I’m answering some burning questions from fruit fans like you. 1. I saw peaches at the store–why aren’t there any in my FruitGuys box yet? Great question! The harvest of summer
Early Bird Foods & Co. is a nearly 20-year-old company. Its granola is a favorite of Martha Stewart, scored a feature in The New York Times, and even helped inspire the house granola at the Michelin-starred restaurant Eleven Madison Park. But despite this success, the brand doesn’t have a bustling office and a big staff. Instead, Nekisia Davis (Nick-EE-sha) and
Have you heard of The Perk Paradox? In the age of return-to-office efforts, it’s sneaking into almost every workplace and HR department like a kid on the hunt for a cookie jar. The Perk Paradox is another name for the give-and-take relationship between offering workplace perks (like a healthy and delicious office snack program) and sticking to a tight budget.
Since 2013, The FruitGuys Community Fund has given out annual grants of $5,000 or less to small farms and agricultural nonprofits across the country. That first year, we awarded five sustainable farming grants. This year, I’m proud to announce that we’re awarding twenty-one across seventeen states! Each farm will use its grant for a sustainability project. This Year’s Sustainability Projects
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