Fruit Basket Options
The fruit basket market is expansive with thousands of combinations and build it yourself options. The most traditional of fruit baskets come with select fruits such as pears, apples, oranges, grapes and bananas.
Of course these are the base fruits found in fruit baskets, but you can also find baskets with more delicate fruits such as berries, nectarines, plums, cherries and bananas or even more tropical fruits such as papayas, star fruits, pineapples, cherimoya, guava, kiwi, lychee, pomegranates, mango or passion fruit. Mediterranean fruit baskets may even have fresh olives and avocados, sometimes even tomatoes or sundried tomatoes.
Most people do not think about the hundreds of options of ‘baskets’ there are to choose from too. This is almost as important as the fruit themselves. The last thing you want to see is at the next holiday party someone re-gifting the actual fruit basket you gave them! It is for this reason you need to be sure that you are choosing the right ‘basket’ as well as the right fruit combinations. There are a wide variety of wicker baskets, boxes, crates, bowls, platters or china to choose from. You can even have fruit arrangements delivered in the shell of a watermelon seasonally! Be sure to carefully consider the recipient’s style before you decide to give them an Asian themed basket!
Building the ideal fruit basket should be fun, not stressful. No matter what you give someone they should be grateful, so do not over think it. For those that can not find the perfect easy pre-made fruit basket for their needs, can customize and build their own basket. Perhaps you want a tropical theme for your friend you do happy hour with. You can always purchase a small crate with two martini glasses and a shaker. From here think of the exotic martinis you have tried together at your local spot and purchase those fruits. Perhaps some star fruit, pomegranates, mango and papayas would be great options to mix in the crate. With a little bit of decorative grass, straw or sand, this is bound to be a huge hit with your friend!
The possibilities are truly endless, but in reality, the traditional fruit basket remains the number one selection. The life span of the fruit is longer then with tropical fruits and there is always something homey about a traditional basket of fruit. So if all else fails, search for the most basic of packages- these have worked for centuries and it is sure to be a hit with your friend, family member or co-worker you send it to.
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At Hale Groves, we believe the best gifts come from the land, not a factory. For generations, our fruit has been grown slowly under the Florida sun, picked at its peak, and delivered fresh to your door. From sweet Navel Oranges to rare Honeybells, every gift shares the simple joy of real flavor—perfect for holidays, milestones, or everyday moments worth celebrating.
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