Emily Ayala’s voice is both exhausted and euphoric. “We’re starting the harvest of Ojai Pixies today!” she told The FruitGuys over Zoom on Feb. 28, grinning into the camera. “I’ve been up since …
Apricot: Taste, Nutrition, and Benefits Explained
Apricots are a sweet treat related to other fruit favorites like plums and peaches. Let’s dive into how these juicy wonders can brighten up your kitchen and your day. The Journey of …
How B Corps Make a Difference: A Q&A With The FruitGuys
March is National B Corp Month, and to kick off the festivities we sat down with The FruitGuys’ Head of Impact, Sheila Cassani. We brought a few FAQs about B Corps with us — and Sheila shared her …
Support a Women-Owned Small Business: Try These Snacks!
Renée Dunn and Sydney Chasin lead very different lives, but they have two important things in common: They each founded a women-owned small business to sell snacks, and had their entrepreneurship “aha …
Why Doesn’t My Seasonal Farm-Fresh Fruit Look Perfect?
Nobody’s perfect. We were all born a tiny bit uneven, whether because of the way our freckles land on our faces or the slightly mismatched size of our feet. Nature leaves its mark on all of us — and …
Farmer of the Month: Bianca Kaprielian of Fruit World
At 9 a.m. on February 3, 2024, swimmers lined up on the shore of the San Francisco Bay. The chilly water beckoned, droplets leaping up and causing shivers. Then — splash! They dove in and surged …
Is It Safe to Put Citrus in Compost? A Guide for Office Workers
If you compost at your office, you probably know the basics: Eggshells, apple cores, and veggie peels are safe to add to your compost bucket, but raw meat and produce stickers should be trashed. Easy, …
Take a Bite on the Wild Side With These Unique & Rare Fruits
Looking for something new for your team or students to taste as we head toward early spring? There's a whole world of unique and rare fruits out there, just waiting for you to take a bite! They’re …
EcoFarm 2024 Celebrates BIPOC and Queer Farmers
Every winter, FruitGuys Senior Buyer and Chief Fruit Detective Rebecca North counts down the days to the EcoFarm Conference. The event hosted by the non-profit Ecological Farming Association brings …
2023 Small Farm Grant Winners Share Their Project Achievements
In 2023, The FruitGuys Community Fund (TFGCF) awarded its largest class of farm grantees so far: 18 small-scale farms and agricultural non-profits were awarded a total of $83,757 in grant awards for …
Are Small Farms Important? 6 Reasons to Support Them
It’s hard to flip through a food magazine these days without coming across an article telling you to “shop small,” “eat local,” or “support a farmer.” That’s largely thanks to the farm-to-table …
Black-Owned Business Spotlight: 2 Must-Try Snack Brands
Update (January 2025): When this piece was written, Pipcorn was a Black-, queer-, and women-owned business. However, due to changes at the company, it's no longer Black-, queer-, or …
Farmer of the Month: Vince Bernard of Bernard Ranch
It can be tough to get a farmer on the phone during their busiest season. But when The FruitGuys called Vince Bernard of Bernard Ranch to check in on how his family farm in Riverside, CA, was doing, …
Fun and Healthy Valentine’s Day Activities for Students
Valentine’s Day in the classroom typically features an avalanche of chocolates, conversation hearts, and sugar highs — but you don’t have to join the chaos! With a bit of foresight, you can plan fun …
7 Ways to Use Office Snacks for Employee Wellbeing in 2025
Promoting employee wellbeing isn’t just about encouraging physical fitness — it’s also about building connections, fostering community, supporting mental health, and more. Improving those …
2024 Real Leaders Impact Awards Names FruitGuys a ‘Top Impact Company’
We’re thrilled to announce that for the second year running, Real Leaders Magazine has named The FruitGuys as one of the world’s Top Impact Companies, this time in its 2024 Real Leaders Impact …
Inc.’s 2023 Best In Business Awards Recognize The FruitGuys
We’re sharing fistbumps and high-fives at FruitGuys headquarters today in celebration of a big achievement: We just received one of Inc.’s 2023 Best In Business Awards! The award recognizes our recent …
Natural Remedies for Coughs and Colds
Ahh, winter — or should we call it “sniffle season”? Along with cooler temperatures and tasty citrus, this time of year brings bugs like the flu and common cold. If the tissue box is calling you, try …
Does Your Wellness Program Work? 3 Ways to Track ROI in 2024
When you implement a wellness program in your office — especially on a tight budget — you need to show company leadership that it produces measurable results. This is tricky, but it can be done! …
7 Times a Year to Give Employee Appreciation Gifts
Do you remember what it felt like as a kid to find presents waiting for you on a holiday morning? As a business owner or manager, it’s in your power to give that feeling to your employees. A simple …
