The Florida citrus industry is enormous. It employs nearly one hundred thousand workers and generates over 9 billion dollars per annum. At the heart of this industry is the orange. More than just the official state fruit, the orange is one of the nation’s largest agricultural crops. Seventy percent of…
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Fruit basket gift are popular because they are great gifts for occasions. Birthdays, anniversaries, holidays, graduations or showers all have different styles of fruit gifts available online. The hardest part about buying fruit basket gifts is choosing which gifts to give from the dozens of different kinds of fruit basket…
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According to industry insiders, production and demand for citrus fruit has been steadily rising since the 1980s. A report released by the United Nations concluded that the growth of the international citrus market is due mostly to improvements in cultivation, transportation and packaging as well as increased consumer demand for…
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Trying to find the perfect gift for family members and dear friends can be a challenge at the holidays or for a special occasion. You want to communicate how much you care without over taxing your budget. Fruit baskets are an excellent way to express your feelings. A simple fruit…
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If you’re having a gourmet dinner party, or if you want to set a gourmet table during the holidays for family and friends, using fruit baskets to decorate the table is the best way to make your table look great without spending a fortune. Fruit baskets come in elegant containers…
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There is no direct answer as to where the fruit basket evolved from and why. In recent history, the offering a fruit baskets for religious purposes is inscribed in all of today’s main religions. For example the festival of Shavu’Ot, or the First Fruits, which was a way of celebrating…
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This winter keep sickness at bay by eating Indian River fruit. Indian River fruit is the best tasting fruit you can buy, and the vitamins and minerals in the oranges, grapefruits and other fruits that come from the Indian River region will help you stay healthy and strong all winter.…
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This year add a little sparkle to your usual New Year’s Eve party by adding Honeybells to your decorations, drinks, and snacks. Delicious and rare Honeybells are a special treat that your guests will love. Honeybells are only available once a year, during the few weeks between Christmas and the…
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If you’re not sure what gift to give for a birthday, holiday, anniversary or other occasion you can be sure that a gift of Indian River fruit will always be a welcome gift. Everyone can eat and enjoy fresh fruit, no matter what medical conditions they might have or what…
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It may be time to forget that old “apple a day” truism. Or at least augment it with “a grapefruit a day” – according to health researchers as well as those who simply love the refreshingly tangy taste of Florida red grapefruit. Not only are we discovering that red grapefruit…