Becoming a parent for the first time is exhilarating – and overwhelming! Looking for a great gift for a new parent? Toys and baby clothes are great (and so are diapers), but they’re for the baby – good gifts are great because they’re something tried, hungry new moms and dads…
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Continue ReadingGood jobs can be hard to find – and so can good bosses! In fact, surveys show that more people would prefer a better boss over a higher salary. That’s because whether your boss is good or bad can make all the difference in the world to the quality of…
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Continue ReadingGood help is hard to find (and these days, keep), but any boss can tell you that good employees are the backbone of any business, whether it’s a small local office or a nationwide corporation. A competitive salary and good benefits go far towards keeping your employees happy, but if…
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Continue ReadingWe have great news for you…peach season isn’t over yet! While it’s true our famous Sweet Georgia Peaches are now out of season (they’re at their best earlier in the summer), you can still enjoy the amazing flavor of Hale peaches with our longer-seasoned Orchard Fresh Peaches. These sweet and…
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Continue ReadingYou know the old saying, “good help is hard to find?” These days it can be hard to keep, too! Many businesses are short on help these days, so taking the trouble to let your employees know how much you appreciate them will go far towards helping you to keep…
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Continue ReadingPear season is almost here, and one of the first varieties in line are our bountiful Bartletts! One of the world’s most popular pear varieties, Bartlett Pears are large with the classic pear-shape: rounded bottom half tapering to a small, curved neck. When Bartletts are mature but not yet fully…
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Continue ReadingYou already know that corporate gifting (also known as business gifting) is a great way to show your clients and/or employees how much you appreciate them. It’s also a great way to forge relationships with potential new clients. But are you really reinforcing your brand by giving out a boring…
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Continue ReadingThere’s nothing like the taste of fresh mango! Mangoes are delicious when eaten fresh out of hand on a hot summer’s day and add a tropical zing to smoothies and main dishes – as well as a big nutritional kick. But are they a good choice for those trying to…
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Continue ReadingGiving food gifts to the bereaved goes back a long way (the term “funeral baked meats” was coined by Shakespeare, in fact). But why is that? There are actually two reasons why ordinary and gourmet food gifts are often made to those who are grieving. Firstly, when a death hits…
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Continue ReadingWatching a friend or loved one go through treatment for cancer can be tough. You want to help, to be there, to show your support, but figuring out how best to do that can be bewildering. When you don?? live near the person facing the challenge, it can be even…