Florida Fruit Baskets – Sending Sunshine
Mere mention of the word ‘Florida’ calls to mind images of warm weather, beaches, palm trees, theme parks and fun. Perhaps that is because for many years Florida has been the vacation destination of choice for many. Florida is known as ‘The Sunshine State’ and for good reason. While it varies from town to town, the average days of sunshine throughout the state are 60-75%. With that in mind, it only makes sense to send a fruit basket filled with some of that Florida sunshine to those on your gift list.
In addition to sunshine, Florida has long been famous for its delicious citrus products. During the late 1800s, receiving an orange as a Christmas gift was seen by some to be more precious than gold. This was largely due to the fact that there was no easy way to ship citrus. Since those days, shipping options have changed for the better. Fresh Florida citrus can be in the hands of recipients within days of being picked. You can be confident knowing that the fruit in the basket you ordered for those that you love was in the citrus grove just days before shipment. And, because citrus is shipped so quickly after being picked, it will last for days and even weeks if properly stored at its destination.
Need a healthy gift option? Try a fresh Florida fruit basket. Fruit baskets filled with fresh fruit from Florida like oranges, tangerines and grapefruit offer a great variety of nutritional components, plus the colors are sure to bring to mind the warm Florida sunshine. Florida citrus is famous for its vitamin C. Vitamin C is best known for its ability to strengthen the immune system which helps the body to fight off the common cold and other infections. Citrus is also an excellent source of folate and potassium. A water-soluble vitamin, folate is essential to new cell production and growth (making citrus especially beneficial for pregnant women and children). Potassium is an important electrolyte that helps to maintain the body’s water and acid balance.
Florida fruit baskets can be customized to include oranges, tangerines and grapefruit. Whatever you choose to send to those that you care about, the fruit basket itself is sure to bring a smile and warmth. The warm shades of orange and gold found in tangerines, oranges and grapefruit can brighten a room all by themselves. Combine that with their great taste and you’ve just sent a fruit basket full of Florida sunshine!
Taste the Sunshine with Hale Groves
At Hale Groves, we believe the best gifts come from the land, not a factory. For generations, our fruit has been grown slowly under the Florida sun, picked at its peak, and delivered fresh to your door. From sweet Navel Oranges to rare Honeybells, every gift shares the simple joy of real flavor—perfect for holidays, milestones, or everyday moments worth celebrating.
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