Finding 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…
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Continue ReadingAs you look for appropriate gifts to give your clients this year to thank them for their continued business, it is important to find gifts that appeal to a broad spectrum of people. One of the best gifts to give for client appreciation is a delicious, healthy fresh fruit basket filled with grove-fresh oranges and grapefruit. Hale Groves offers a variety of gift packages just for business like yours to offer for the holidays. Grove Fresh Our grove-fresh citrus fruit is picked per order, ensuring that your clients will get perfect gifts every time. We grade our fruit to the…
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Continue ReadingThe Hale Groves story began like so many American traditions, with the dream of a single person. In 1939, Steve Hale, Jr. visited Vero Beach, Florida while on his spring break from Georgia Tech. During his trip, Hale met a man that would change his life forever. This man explained to Hale that he had moved to Florida due to poor health, and to make a living he started a mail-order fruit shipping business. Until this time, Hale had never tasted grove-fresh citrus fruit. After sampling the delicious and juicy just-picked oranges and grapefruit in the man’s packing house, Hale…
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Continue Reading?Tis the season to make others happy! Fruit gift baskets are a sure way to make anyone smile during the holidays.?There is nothing quite as inviting as a fresh fruit basket after the overflow of chocolate and candy canes that make their way into the holiday celebrations.?The person that chooses to gift fruit baskets is the one that will be remembered with fondest affection. Fruit basket gifts such as the All Seasons Fruit Basket in its stylish sea grass container, are the perfect offerings for holiday gatherings.?An attractively packaged fruit gift basket can provide snacks for a number of people.?Holiday…
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Continue ReadingHealth experts are constantly reminding their readers that eating more fruits and vegetables is crucial to maintaining good health and a citrus fruit basket can be an important component in this healthy lifestyle. How can premium fruit baskets help pave the way so that you and your family can enjoy not only better health, but also delicious fruit at your fingertips whenever you are hungry? One of the most challenging aspects when it comes to following the advice of health experts is the fact that most fruit tends to have a short shelf life. Everyone is busier today, more than…
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When it comes to fresh fruits gift baskets, they are the perfect way to present a unique gift.? Whether one gives?gift baskets that are decorated with a theme for a specific event or holiday, or rather order a basket to send to a sick friend the end result is always the same.? Without fail, whoever receives gift baskets of fruit loves them! Oftentimes, people might not know where to order fruit baskets and might attempt to find them through flower delivery services. The most reliable place to buy fruit baskets, however, is online.? The better gift fruit basket companies offer…
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Continue ReadingDo you have a loved one who could use some cheering up? Get Well Soon fruit baskets are always a good idea for a friend in need. Here are some great reasons to consider ordering fruit baskets for your loved ones who need a little boost to their day. Holiday Cheer? Some people become very sad during the holidays. They may feel alone, stressed out or be thinking about the people they?ve lost along the way. Why not bring a little holiday cheer to their day by sending holiday fruit baskets to your loved ones who may need it? The…
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Continue ReadingThe next time you have an occasion to give a thoughtful gift, send fruit baskets from Hales Groves. You?ll be able to choose from a variety of fresh, delicious fruit baskets that are sure to be received with a smile. Easy Delivery Options When you send a fruit basket, you have the option of having the basket delivered to your home if you want to present your gift in person. However, if you prefer to have the fruit basket delivered, simply supply the recipient?s address and telephone number. Your gift will arrive in excellent condition since the fruit is still…