A few days ago, I was talking to my wife and kids about family holiday traditions when one of our sons piped up. “I think getting stopped by TSA is our holiday tradition,” he said. He actually …
The FruitGuys and HGFB Team Up to Feed Those In Need
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, …
These Healthy Desk Snacks Fight Food Waste and Help Farmers
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 …
Meet Your Finger Lime Farmer: Megan Shanley Warren
“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 …
4 Sweet and Simple DIY Fruit Gifts
With just a few days left before the holidays, I’ve been thinking about DIY gifts I can make. I’d like to give my friends and family a little something different this year. If you’re feeling the same …
Holiday Fruit Traditions from Around the World
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 …
Winter Fruit Guide 2024
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 …
How to Keep Employees Happy: A Guide for HR & Office Managers
Working in HR or office management can feel a little bit like trying to read the minds of the employees around you. What do they actually want? What would boost their wellbeing? Make them smile? Keep …
Snack Better with Gluten-Free, Nut-Free Treats from Undercover
When Arielle Levy was a kid, she often came home from school to find her mom, Diana Levy, in the kitchen playing with chocolate. “She made chocolate-covered Oreos, chocolate-covered apples, then …
Want a Greener Future? Help Fund Grants for Small Farms
I’ve never been a fan of Black Friday. Getting up early to get in line and shop just doesn’t seem fun to me. I prefer my post-Thanksgiving breakfast pie, thank you very much. But Giving Tuesday—the …
CSNA Was a Home Run! Highlights from Our Farm-to-School Team
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 …
Sweet & Savory Thanksgiving Apple Recipes
“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 …
Farmer of the Month: Michael Reimer of Brandt Farms
Persimmons are technically an alternate-bearing crop, which means their trees should produce an avalanche of fruit one year and a smaller yield the next. But when The FruitGuys called farmer Michael …
Kiwi Fruit Fun Facts: Can It Help You Sleep?
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 …
Your Body on Fruit: Why Is Fresh Fruit Healthy?
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 …
10 Helpful Tips for Preventing Holiday Food Waste in the Office
Thanksgiving is the ultimate food-centric holiday, and end-of-year office parties, potlucks, and treats are just around the corner. These cheerful events can easily turn into food waste disasters. …
Fruit Is Brain Food! Health Benefits for Memory and More
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 …
Cozy Holiday Fruit Drink Recipes
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 …
Fuyu Persimmon vs. Hachiya Persimmon: Which is Best?
“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 …
Are Client Gifts Tax Deductible?
The holiday season is a joyful time, and businesses often like to spread the good cheer with holiday gifts for their clients. Recipients appreciate both the thought and the gift, which creates …
