By the time we are old enough to tie our shoes, most of us know that fresh fruits and vegetables are good for us. Why then do only one in three of us follow our parent’s sage advice? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), most of…
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Easter is coming fast but this year surprise your friends and family members with a different gift. Send fruit to your loved ones this year instead of sending chocolate or flowers. Most people have chocolate coming out their ears when Easter comes around, especially if they have kids and have…
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It is that time of the year again! Your friend’s birthday has snuck up on you once more! What will you do? You don’t have the money to buy an extravagant gift, or the time to go shopping for hours and hours. Well, you are in luck! In this technology…
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Anyone who does any kind of shopping has come into contact with navel oranges, but they may not be aware of the fruit’s origin or why navel oranges are better than ordinary oranges for some purposes. Navel oranges are very special and have a partially formed but undeveloped fruit on…
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When you plan to give a gift, the gift itself is only part of the presentation. You also have to plan the wrapping, the mode of delivery, and even your behavior when you give the gift to its recipient. Depending on what you have in mind, this can involve a…
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Sweetheart Cherries are a delectable treat that is perfect for that someone special, or for yourself. This sweet fruit gets its name from its unique shape as it looks like a red heart with a vibrant green stem growing from it. Red cherries are the perfect summer treat, but they…
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Americans were once an active and industrious people. They actually made things with their hands, instead of importing them from poorer countries. No, we aren’t getting nostalgic. But the truth is that America is headed in the wrong direction, at least when it comes to food. A generation ago, smoking…
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The citrus market is a competitive one. Although the clementine market is restricted to the months of November through March, the Florida fresh Clementine market excels in the United States of America domestic market. This is primarily due to the fact that clementines, once harvested, do not keep for very…
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You may think fruit shipping is as easy as throwing a few pieces of fruit into a box and shipping it, but it is much more regulated then that. You need follow the fruit shipping guidelines and ensure that you stay within the federal standards of food safety if you…
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While most people tend to think of citrus fruits as those coming from warm climates such as you find in Florida, there are a few varieties that can withstand temperatures as low as 14? Fahrenheit for short periods and still produce quality citrus fruit. However, the best cultivation occurs when…