Great news – the season for Honeybell Tangelos is almost upon us! Never heard of Honeybells? It’s not surprising – their season is very short (just through January and February), which may mean that they’re unavailable in your local grocery. The good news is that you can by Honeybell oranges…
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Continue ReadingFrom the Groves: The Citrus is looking amazing this Winter! With the dryer climate conditions and cooler weather the fruit is coloring up nicely and the brix/sugars have surpassed last year‘s at the same time. Our Sugar Belles have a brix around 11.50 – 12.00 and is more firm with…
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Continue ReadingYou’ve heard it said over and over again – consuming a whole fruit is better for you than drinking its juice. Whole fruits are generally lower in calories, higher in nutrition, and usually more satisfying than their juice. But that doesn’t mean that juicing isn’t beneficial. We can all benefit…
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Continue ReadingWinter is when the most delicious citrus fruits in North America come into season, and that’s why grapefruit gifts and navel oranges in stocking have become traditional at Christmastime. But when choosing gifts for your friends, family, and co-workers, which should choose? Both citrus fruits with common ancestors, grapefruit and…
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Continue ReadingDo you know why a subscription to a Hale Grove Monthly Fruit Club is such a great gift? It’s because fruit gifts show how much you care like no other gift can! Fresh fruit boxes are ideal gifts because the who family can enjoy them…and the whole family can benefit…
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Continue ReadingIt’s just not Christmas without oranges, apples and pears! Whether you’re looking for must-have fruits for Christmas dinner, seeking treats on hand to nibble on during Christmas vacation or holiday gifts of fruit to delight your friends and family, you’re in good company – the tradition of giving fruit gifts…
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Continue ReadingUnable to get together again this year? Not to worry – Hale Groves has the best mail order fruit gift boxes and baskets for every occasion! Ideal for letting friends, family and colleagues know you’re thinking of them and how much you care (even when you can’t get together), our…
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Continue ReadingDo you love oranges? You’re not alone – oranges are (arguably) the world’s most popular citrus fruit. But were you aware that there are many different kinds of oranges? It’s true – perhaps you enjoy summer oranges (like juicy Valencia Oranges which come into season in the United States during…
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Continue ReadingFrom the Groves: We are very encouraged to report brix trending a full point higher than this time last year. We continue to be excited about external quality, and seeing fruit break color much more consistently than previous seasons. Grapefruit internal and external quality is exceptional and the size is…
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Continue ReadingA strong argument can be made that fresh, whole fruit is the perfect snack. Its fresh flavor satisfies our sweet tooth while it’s many vitamins and nutrients keep us healthy. Fruit definitely should be a staple of any healthy diet, but with produces prices rising, it is important to store…