Florida Valencia Oranges are known to be one of the most delicious, and sweetest varieties of citrus anywhere in the United States. One of the reasons Valencia Oranges end up being so packed full of vitamins is the way they are grown, which is a little different from other oranges. At Hale Groves we allow these juicy beauties to mature a tad longer on the vine so that they soak up as much sun and sweetness as possible. You?ll know they are the very best of the bunch when they are ready to be harvested, packed and ship for fantastic…
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Continue ReadingThe Florida honey tangerine is cultivated and harvested by experts at Hale Groves. Surrounded by ocean breezes, they are in season for less than three months beginning in January. The mandarin tangerines fruit grows along the Florida Indian River and they are, hands down, the best in the state. Grown in the fertile soil by the Indian River and the tropical Florida climate, they have to be the sweetest of all varieties of tangerines. Hale fruit experts spend most of their time out among the Florida tangerine trees, sampling and monitoring the quality and ripeness of the fruit, making sure…
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Continue ReadingThe news that tangerines can help protect people from cancer sounds a little too good to be true. After all, billions of dollars have been used for cancer research, and nearly everyone expects the cure or prevention for this disease to take the form of a complicated chemical medicine. Recent research on mice, however, has shown that a flavonoid chemical in tangerines called nobiletin can protect against heart attacks, stroke, obesity, and cancer. Flavonoids are found in a wide variety of fresh fruits like the Minneola Tangerine and vegetables, but research is just starting to understand the effects of these…
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Continue ReadingTreat your family to some exceptional tangerine orange fruit this spring! Of all the citrus fruit available on the market today, the Florida tangerine has excellent nutritional value and unbeatable freshness when delivered directly from the tree to your doorstep. Our Honeybells are a favorite choice. Did you know that Honeybell tangerines are a hybrid of a Dancy tangerine and a Duncan grapefruit? That explains their exquisite juiciness and fresh, delicious flavor. You might also hear the Honeybell referred to as a tangelo. Hale Groves harvests Honeybells with great care from selected crops. They are hand-clipped to keep their thin…
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Continue ReadingDid you know there are more than ten types of commonly grown citrus fruit in Florida? At Hale Groves we offer one that we bet you?ve never heard of before; the Ortanique! This naturally grown hybrid is a combination of a juicy navel orange, and a sublime tangerine. The history of this special fruit is actually very interesting. It?s reported that they came to the United States during the 1960?s from Jamaica. The name is a combination of ?orange?, ?tangerine?, and ?unique.? Which is an apt name, because it describes the Ortanique oranges perfectly. The color of this variety is…
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Continue ReadingThinking outside the box involves a knack for creativity.?When it comes to gift baskets fruit is the creative offering that everyone loves.?Fresh fruit is colorful, delicious and is an unforgettable gift. Fruit and gift baskets offer unlimited creative possibilities. All it takes is a little imagination to make someone very happy. For instance, a gift basket fruit can be customized in ways that represent a particular theme.?A person enduring a cold New York winter would love to have a little Florida sunshine added to his or her day with a gift fruit basket containing tropical fruit or an All Seasons…
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Continue ReadingGourmet Fruit baskets are increasingly popular gifts that fit almost any occasion. What sets apart luxurious gift baskets of fruit from ordinary ones, however, largely revolves around the freshness of the fruit, and the care that went into making the gifts. Reputable Florida growers pride themselves on top-notch quality and years of expertise. Order a Florida fruit basket today to see what the hype is all about! Quality Hand-picked Fruit Some of the most fantastic groves are located along Florida’s Indian River and are monitored year-round. All citrus fruits are picked at their prime, and delivered almost immediately. When fruit…
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Continue ReadingFor some people, gift-giving is the easiest, most fun part of the holiday season or birthdays. It is no mystery that sometimes, finding a gift for a special someone is easy as picking up a new video game or kitchen appliance. On the other hand, some people are just so difficult to shop for. So what do you get for the person who has everything? Luckily, Hale Groves has your answer. From the picky eaters in your family to the elusive aunt you only see on Christmas, Hale Groves has a perfectly tailored fruit gift box for your whole family.…
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Continue ReadingGifting others with fresh fruit boxes is a holiday tradition that goes back to the Middle Ages. Fresh fruit was only available during limited times of the year at that point in history, and a box of oranges was a precious and welcome gift. Today’s recipients also love receiving an assorted citrus gift box during the holiday season because it represents good health and life, and who wouldn’t want to receive those as a gourmet holiday gift? Items such as clementine boxes are extremely popular as corporate gifts because they’re a classy gesture that conveys goodwill and respect. Many people…
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Continue ReadingThe holidays are right around the corner and it is crunch time when it comes to shipping holiday gifts. With holiday shipping deadlines approaching, it?s important to get your gifts sent off to your distant loved ones quickly. If you are out of ideas for a gift, or if you want to get your family something they will definitely love, look no further than a Hale Groves fruit box. You can buy fruit boxes from Hale Groves year-round, even in the dead of winter for that last minute Christmas surprise. Hale Groves offers citrus gift boxes year-round. You can send…