Edible gifts are a wonderful option for those that like something totally unique. Here are ten edible orchard fresh ideas that can take your gift giving to the next level. Gourmet Holiday Gift Baskets – a great gift basket is a present that keeps on giving, even after the holiday is over. A unique gift basket offers fresh fruits, gourmet treats and much more to spread the joy for weeks after the holiday has come and gone. Gourmet Food Baskets- food baskets are something that every recipient loves. Food baskets can even inspire your recipients to try a variety of…
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Continue ReadingThe holidays are a wonderful time of year when most people spend weeks searching for that perfect gift. There are some unique alternatives however, which are easy to choose and perfect for anyone that loves giving and getting gifts during the holiday season. Some of the more versatile ones are fruit gift baskets for holidays. Here are some tips to help you buy the perfect holiday present and show you how fruit baskets and gourmet food gifts work for a wide range of perfect options. Business Holiday Gifts – find it difficult to shop for your co-workers, have a hard…
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Continue ReadingFresh fruit gifts are a must during special times of the year. They are a healthy, tasty, and fun alternative to the traditional chocolates or other gifts making them great for every occasion. There are some tips that anyone can follow to help make choosing the right fresh fruit gift baskets that much easier and rewarding. These tips will guide you on your way to the perfect selection. Fruits by Season Each season different fruits will be harvested making the fruit arrangements and fresh fruit baskets a bit different. If you have a family member that loves cherries for instance,…
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Continue ReadingGourmet food gift baskets are a wonderful option for those that are tired of giving the traditional boring gift. These gourmet baskets can be highly varied and special, they can even be catered directly to the likes and food allergies of the people you are buying for. There are some steps that you can follow however to make the process much easier. Reliable Sellers – one factor that can make a huge difference is the seller from which you are buying. If the seller is an industry leader and has great reviews as well as unique products, you should be…
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Continue ReadingHave you ever received gourmet fruit baskets as business gifts? Have you ever sent one? Food is often used to break the ice in business settings, and is one of the most intimate, yet professional gestures, no matter what culture your clients or potential ones are from. Matter-of-fact, many huge business deals are done over dinner, or with some type of food event involved. Business food gifts are simple, yet thoughtful and can really hit the spot after a long day at work. Think about it ? what?s an industry that will never go away? The fruit business! There are…
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Continue ReadingIt?s always good corporate protocol to give business food gifts to clients that may have come into town for a conference, or during the holiday season. A great way to include an even giver element of surprise is to deliver and place the gift in their hotel room with a welcoming note. There are a number of business food gifts that make an impressive impact while branding your organization and building customer loyalty. A business food gift could?include gourmet gift baskets, fruit baskets, fruit boxes and other specialty items. During the holidays, business Christmas gifts are always a good gesture…
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Maintaining good business relationships is key when building your brand. One of the best ways to demonstrate your appreciation for the partnership is by sending business gifts that truly make an impact and have the element of delightful surprise. Many organizations may think the holidays are the only time business gifting is acceptable, but flattering a major client through the receipt of gourmet food gifts can go a very long way. What types of business food gifts are available? While there are many different types of gift baskets for businesses, gourmet fruit baskets are one of the safest and tastiest…
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Continue ReadingFinding the best fruit of the month club selections to give a friend, co-worker or your boss for special events, milestones or the holidays can be a bit confusing. The whole concept behind the fruit of the month clubs is finding the freshest fruit available, right off of the tree to be shipped expertly for optimum arrival. Fruit of month club fruit should taste as if it is grown in your own back yard. You take a walk outside, pick it from the tree and then sit down to enjoy its fresh flavor. Hale Groves offers four fruit club of…
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Continue ReadingSpringtime in Florida is unforgettable thanks in part to the fragrance of sweet blossoms of orange, tangerine, grapefruit and other citrus trees perfuming the air. The Florida Department of Agriculture reports that Florida is the second largest top orange producer in the world, with Brazil ranking 1st place. Approximately 95 percent of Florida’s annual citrus crops are used for products and consumption such as juicing, canning, flavorings, and preserves. This is why there is no other springtime like in the orange blossom Indian River citrus district. Each season, we at Hale Groves, like other Florida growers prepare for crop total…
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Continue ReadingDo you ever wonder where those delicious Florida citrus fruit gifts come from? What is the journey of the oranges and grapefruits before they arrive on your doorstep?? If so, follow along as we take a walk along the pathway that Florida’s tasty fruits follow before they can be sent as gifts. Never Cold-Stored Some orchards pick their fruit ahead of time and cold-store it to retard ripening so that when it arrives in the market it is just beginning to ripen. However, this method allows some of the nutritional value of the fruit to escape because time is an…