Most people use flowers or other decorations as centerpieces for their tables. However, with many people becoming allergic to various types of flowers, this practice can be problematic for company. Instead of attempting to choose flowers that your guests enjoy or choosing artificial arrangements, you can use citrus fruit arrangements instead. Not only are they more acceptable for those who may be allergic to certain flowers, but citrus fruit baskets also provide healthy snacks while your guests are waiting for you to serve dinner. By scattering the fruits throughout the dining and sitting areas you will spend less time attempting…
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From nearly the beginning of the grapefruit industry, people have favored the red grapefruit varieties of this citrus over the white. Although some industry professionals claim no distinction in flavor truly exists, red grapefruit lovers – as well as many grove owners – beg to differ. Ever since the Ruby Red grapefruit became the first patented grapefruit back in 1934, red grapefruit have steadily climbed in popularity and production. By the 1950s, Florida’s red grapefruit production had climbed to encompass 75% of all grapefruit grown in the state. Call it consumer intuition or maybe just pure luck, but in recent…
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You can set a great tone for the coming year when you start the new year out with Honeybells. Honeybells, a rare hybrid fruit that is highly sought after because it has a uniquely sweet taste, is the perfect healthy treat to start out the new year. After the holidays are over a lot of people feel sad and depressed. The coldest part of winter is coming and there are no more holidays to look forward to. After weeks of eating rich food full of sugar and delicious sweets many people have a hard time going back to a healthy…
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This summer you can enjoy a cooling and refreshing treat that is also healthy and sweet when you eat Valencia oranges. Valencia oranges are the only type of orange available during the late spring and summer and they are exceptionally sweet and juicy. Valencia oranges can be used to create cool summer treats, naturally sweet drinks, and delicious desserts. Valencia oranges are also the perfect treat to pack as a snack when you head to the park, the beach, the swimming pool or out to enjoy the wonderful summer weather. Valencia oranges are low in calories and have the sweet…
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Summer may be coming to a close but you can enjoy the fresh taste of summer all year when you buy seasonal Indian River citrus fruit. Indian River citrus fruit is the best tasting citrus fruit that you can buy. Every season you can find delicious seasonal fruit like oranges, grapefruit, tangerines, Honeybells or Clementines from Indian River citrus growers available to be sent anywhere in the country. When you order Indian River fruit you can be sure that the fruit you are getting is fresh, because Indian River fruit is shipped as soon as it’s picked. Unlike fruit at…
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The United States is the world leader in grapefruit production. Each year, fruit farms ship over one and a half million tons of the fruit. When grapefruit lovers hear these numbers they are often quite surprised. After all, the grapefruit is one of the more expensive fruits at the supermarket. Why is it so pricey if we grow so much of it? One simple explanation is its size and weight. The average grapefruit is about twice as heavy as an orange and it takes up more space. Therefore, it is more expensive to ship. Not to mention the fact that…
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The orange is one of the oldest and most popular fruits on earth. Historians trace its origins back to Southeast Asia more than 4000 years ago. It remained a local delicacy for thousands of years until it found its way to Africa, the Middle East, and Europe in the 8th century AD. One of the last stops on the orange’s international odyssey was the New World. Spanish explorers brought it to Florida at the beginning of the 15th century. The orange flourished in its new home where growing conditions were among the best in the world. Allow us a moment…
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Ruby Red Grapefruit was first found in Jamaica and it was then named in Barbados as the Forbidden Fruit. Not many of us know how important and useful this “Forbidden Fruit” can be. There are a lot of advantages and also many health benefits associated with not just our ruby red grapefruit but the entire family of grapefruits. There are different coloured varieties available of which red is the dominant one in terms of the medicinal value. There are other colours such as white and pink hues. The colors are determined by the ripeness of the fruit. This fruit has…
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Hale’s 50th Anniversary Season was One to Remember It’s hard to believe summer is here already, but that’s probably because this season flew by as we celebrated our 50th anniversary. The fun began last September when we kicked off festivities by announcing the $100,000 Sweepstakes.(Look for details in our Fall Catalog.) That was followed in October with two outdoor receptions at our offices here in Wabasso. Attendees included local dignitaries, community leaders, a “hall of fame” of past Hale Grove employees plus our current employees. The events were hosted by Steve and Polly Hale, who reminisced about those days 50…
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People have been eating oranges for thousands of years. But they never considered them healthy until oranges became a popular treatment for scurvy. For centuries, the theory was that the potentially fatal disease was caused by tainted meat. It was not until 1932 that the scurvy was attributed to a deficiency of vitamin C. The first orange trees in America were planted in Florida in the 15th century. It is said that the famous Spanish explorer, Ponce de Leon, had his men plant orange trees near the growing city of Saint Augustine. Oranges, lemons, and limes became the first citrus…