Summer is coming…and so is summer fruit! You don’t need to feel bad about saying goodbye to Ruby Red Grapefruit, Grove Navel Oranges, and Honey Sweet Tangerines when you have Farm Fresh Peaches, Sweet Mountain Bing Cherries, Apricots, and Farm Fresh Nectarines to look forward to. Summer fruit from Hale Groves is a true treat you can look forward to, and in celebration of our summer selections, we’re going to spotlight our deliciously popular South Florida Mangos! Wait…I can buy Mangos online?? You sure can! Mangos (referred to by some as “queen’s fruit”) used to be a lot harder to…
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Continue ReadingHale Groves Petite Florida Peaches are here! Firm and juicy, these beauties bring you the sweet taste of summer early. With Florida-grown fruit, you don’t have to wait until summer to order peaches! Grown in the Sunshine State, Hale peaches are available starting in March, so if you’re missing summer peaches too much to wait, you can buy peaches online during the spring through the month of May! What Kind of Peaches are Petite Florida Peaches? Petite Florida Peaches are just as tasty as Hale Groves’ own Orchard Fresh Peaches and Sweet Georgia Peaches! Like these other two varieties, they…
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Continue ReadingHey, orange lovers! Are you feeling a little down because winter citrus season is coming to an end? Navel Oranges, Cara Cara Oranges, Ruby Red Grapefruit, Honeybells, Tangerines and more…all your favorites will soon be going away until late next fall. You won’t be able to enjoy oranges or other citrus fruits before then unless they’re imported…right? Wrong! While it’s true that most well-known citrus fruits are harvested in the wintertime in North America, there are domestic varieties of oranges in season during the summer months. The best-known of these are Valencia Oranges (you can buy Valencia Oranges from Hale…
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Continue ReadingIt’s Temple Orange time! This mid-late season, rare treat is both tangy and sweet and full of lovely juice, with thin, easy-peel skins and very little pith, making them a snacking favorite. Hale’s Queen of the Crop Temples are bright and tangy on the palate, with a sweetly mellow finish that lingers long after the last drop disappears. If you love oranges but have never had a Temple Orange, we know you’d love them! But you might be wondering…if the orange Temple is so good, why haven’t you heard of it sooner, and why is it so hard to find…
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Continue ReadingWe’ve all heard that it’s never a good idea to workout on a full stomach. But is it really such a good idea to workout on an empty stomach? If you’ve ever gone for a morning run and found yourself feeling a bit nauseated afterwards, you may have wondered. The truth is that a small, healthy snack shortly before working out can actually help settle your stomach, give you strength to fuel your muscles, and prevent lightheadedness or dizziness. The key lies in what you eat, how much, and when. When you eat your pre-workout snack should be determined on…
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Continue ReadingIf Hale Groves has delivered fruit to you and your dog has given you That Look (you know the one!) while you’ve eaten it, you may be tempted to share. The question is, should you? The answer is yes – while dogs fall under the order Carnivora, they’re actually omnivores, which means they can thrive on a diet containing both animal- and plant-based foods. In fact, some fruits can add healthy variety to your dog’s diet as well as serving as a feel-good treat – unlike many processed treats, fruits are full of antioxidant compounds (including Vitamins A and C,…
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Continue ReadingDo you get your 5 A Day? Every time of year is a good time to order fruit from Hale Groves! The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends eating at least five servings of fruits and vegetables each day to help us stay healthy and well. Not only can making fruits and vegetables a regular part of your diet help you avoid such major diseases as cardiovascular diseases and certain types of cancers – NOT having enough fruits and vegetables every day is a key risk factor for several noncommunicable diseases. In other words, eating your fruits and veggies can help…
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Continue ReadingLooking to brighten up a dull winter’s day? There’s no better way than with fresh fruit! Colorful, delicious, and super-good for you (oranges and grapefruit are packed with immune-boosting vitamin C, a must for defeating colds and viruses), fruit is a great way to ease the winter doldrums, whether you’re eating it fresh out of hand or adding it to your favorite drinks and recipes. Best of all, some of the best fruits are in season during the winter months! Here are just a few: Citrus Fruits That Are Available in January Grapefruit. Ever send fresh fruit to a loved one? If…
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Continue ReadingThere’s nothing like the taste of fresh citrus to brighten up a winter’s day! Whether you buy fruit baskets for your friends or you received orange gift baskets yourself this holiday season, you should keep in mind that there are many ways to enjoy Florida citrus in addition to eating it fresh out of hand – they’re great for adding to your favorite recipes, too. Cutting up your holiday fruit gifts for use in various recipes may seem like a daunting task, but it’s actually quite easy. Read on to learn the best way to cut your Florida fruit for…
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Continue ReadingDid you get a sumptuous fruit gift this season? Fabulous fruit is wonderful – nutritious, low in calories, easy to eat, and – best of all – delicious! But where do the assorted fruits get their amazing flavor? There’s nothing more disappointing than finding a perfect apple, orange or pear at the grocery store — beautiful in color, no bruises, perfect texture – and then tasting it and finding it’s dry, mushy, or tasteless. It happens all too often, which is why many discerning consumers prefer to buy fruits online from reputable fruit sellers like Hale Groves. When you order…