Uh oh…did you miss out on our succulent Sweet Georgia Peaches? Don’t worry about it – our Orchard Fresh Peaches are just as amazing and will stick around for the rest of the summer, so you still have plenty of time to order delectable, fresh peaches shipped! If summer had a taste, it would have to be fresh peaches. But we’re not talking store-bought peaches, which are often hard and flavorless. We’re talking in-season Hale peaches, which are plucked at the perfect moment of sweetness for orchard-fresh fruit that’s oh-so-sweet and oh-so-juicy – a flavor experience! Your peach delivery from…
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Continue ReadingHere’s a fact: even though ‘most everyone loves getting fruit basket deliveries, some gift givers don’t like sending baskets of fruit because they think they don’t make truly personal gifts. Here’s another fact: nothing could be further from the truth when you order a basket of fruit from Hale Groves! Fruit Baskets to Fit Your Style and Theirs When it comes to gift-giving, there are three ways to go: you can get a gift that fits their style (perfect for when you’re familiar with the other person’s taste), one that fits your style (a good choice when you don’t know…
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Continue ReadingThere’s no denying we live in stressful times. Between a world-wide pandemic, rising inflation, and worldwide conflict, the changes of the last several years have proven frustration, tiring, and anxiety-inducing. It also doesn’t help that our mobile devices never give us a break from the bad news. Bad news can lead to stress, which in turn can lead to health problems like high blood pressure, heart disease, obesity, diabetes and even cancer. And that’s not to mention anxiety and depression – healthy living, including regular exercise and good eating habits, can go a long way towards managing stress and keeping…
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Continue ReadingSummer’s here, and you know what that means – outdoor dining! After a winter stuck indoors, moving the dining table out to the porch or patio is always a treat. And you know what else is a treat? Outdoor-friendly food, from hamburgers and hot dogs to barbecue to corn on the cob to fresh summer fruit! A Summer Fruit Basket is an Ideal Host/Hostess Gift If you’ve been invited to a Memorial Day, 4th of July, or other outdoor summer party, keep in mind that gifts of fruit are the perfect addition to summer parties, no matter the occasion. A…
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Continue ReadingGreat news, fruit lovers – apricot season is almost here! Have you never had a fresh apricot? If the answer is “no,” that’s not totally surprising – most of the time, unless you can get them locally, they’re not super-flavorful. That’s because most fresh apricots are picked while they’re still firm and before they’re fully ripe so they won’t sustain damage during shipping. It means they arrive at the grocery store intact, but not at their best in terms of flavor. Not to worry…when you order fresh fruit from Hale Groves – including apricots – it’s still on the tree…
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Continue ReadingUh oh…between the holidays, staying indoors due to wintry weather, and pandemic blues, you may find you’ve put on a few extra pounds. Spring is here…is it too late to get in shape for summer? Losing Weight can be as Simple as Making a Few Changes to Your Diet The good news is that you don’t have to make huge, radical changes to your diet to take off extra pounds. Small changes like swapping out sugary snacks for healthy, whole foods (like Navel Oranges, for instance) can make a big impact over time. The holidays are over and now it’s…
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Continue ReadingSummer 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 ReadingAre you worried about your kids’ diet? We get it – with all the tempting, sugary, processed treats out there, getting your kids to eat right can sometimes feel like a battle. Fortunately, there are other ways to give them the sweets they crave while ensuring they eat healthy! December through March is winter citrus season, the time of year in the US when orange groves are full of the most varieties and best tasting citrus fruits, from various types of ranges to big Texas grapefruits to tiny, snack-size mandarins. The most popular of them all, however, is the sweet…
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Continue ReadingAre you looking for a gift for a friend or family member who takes his or her health seriously? If you’d like to honor and encourage your loved ones’ healthy choices and give them something they’ll love and enjoy, you should definitely one of Hale Groves assorted baskets of fruit. A citrus delivery from Hale Groves is an ideal gift for a birthday, holiday, Valentine’s Day, or any day! That’s because Hale Groves has many fun, unique and delightful citrus gift baskets to choose from, all packed with premium fruit the like of which you’ll never find in your local…
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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,…