Fruit Delivery for Less
Fruit baskets are one of the most popular gifts to send through the mail. Originally sent as a corporate gift, they can be ordered from local florists or from online fruit delivery companies. Fruit baskets make a perfect present for Mother’s Day, Easter, anniversaries, or the holidays. Shoppers can personalize the basket by selecting the recipient’s favorite fruits to include in the arrangement.
Where to Order?
Fruit delivery companies have flourished on the internet. Before they went online, hulking fruit baskets were too expensive for most Americans. As we mentioned, they were more popular as a corporate gift. The internet has given fruit delivery companies the option of cutting monthly costs and limiting overhead. They no longer need a regular brick and mortar store. That means no rent, no utilities, and no large staffs. It also means the price of the average fruit basket is finally affordable.
What do they sell?
For decades, fruit baskets were sold by florists as a specialty item. But as costs have come down and demand has increased, more and more companies are focusing on fruit. As you might expect, their catalogues have also grown. Instead of having one or two prearranged baskets from which to choose, most fruit delivery companies offer dozens of different baskets that were designed for special occasions like birthdays, graduations, and Valentine’s Day.
Most sellers also offer fruit trays, boxes, and crates. Why do people boxes of fruit? Not to send as gifts, obviously. When folks want to send fruit as a gift, they generally have it shipped in a basket. Boxes are more popular with fruit lovers who order fruit they can’t find at their local supermarket.
Florida alone is home to hundreds of distinct citrus varieties that are rarely shipped out of state. Shoppers in Maine, for instance, will rarely find Ruby Red grapefruit from Florida at their local grocery store. Fruit delivery companies on the internet give fruit lovers the option of ordering rare fruit online and having it shipped to them wherever they might reside.
What to look for?
It really depends what you need. If you are interested in a citrus fruit basket or tray, it is best to find a fruit delivery company that is located in Florida. You should also make sure that they grow their own fruit. Many fruit companies on the internet simply order their fruit from a nearby orchard. This increases costs and raises questions about quality. Who can you complain to if the company doesn’t cultivate their own crops?
Shipping costs should also be considered. Generally speaking, the larger the company, the lower the shipping and handling charges will be, since many of the industry leaders package and ship their own fruit.
Taste the Sunshine with Hale Groves
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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