From the Groves: Apples: The mild weather experienced in our growing regions during both spring and summer has helped to produce a large, clean, and healthy crop. We are thrilled to announce a significant increase in overall apple numbers compared to the past few years. The increased yield of delicious apples promises a fantastic gift shipping season. Pears: The weather truly has been kind during our growing season this year, leading to a successful pear harvest. We are very pleased with the size distribution across all our pear varieties and honestly, the quality of the fruit has exceeded our expectations. We look…
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Continue ReadingThere’s been a growing trend in cold-pressed juicing in recent years. Most people view it as an easy way to get in their daily allotment of fruits and vegetables, which can be very helpful in our busy culture. While nothing beats the benefits of eating whole fruits (fewer calories, less…
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Continue ReadingCrisp, sweet apples and tangy, sharp cheddar cheese make a culinary match like no other. The complimentary flavors go so well together, that dishes that combine cheddar cheese with apples include decadent apple pie slices, fall charcuterie boards, and afternoon snack trays just to name a few. Now this perfect…
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Continue ReadingGrove Update: Pear and Apple Orchards This season the Apples and Pears are looking great thanks to a very productive bloom on the trees! We have an excellent fall crop with volume growing to be even larger than last years. As we move our of the Summer heat and into…
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Continue ReadingIf you’re anything like us, you’re ready for summer to be over – goodbye, hot, humid weather, bring on cooler temps, colored leaves, and pumpkin spice everything! At first glance that might sound funny coming from a fruit company, but fruit grows year-round, so there’s always something fresh and new…
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Continue ReadingAre you looking forward to all the joys that summertime offers? It’s time to shed off those extra layers of clothing and head to the beach, lake, or pool; play outside with the kids, go for a long bike ride, and stroll around a farmers’ market! Summer provides lots of…
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Continue ReadingWe’ve all heard that it’s never a good idea to workout on a full stomach. But is it really such a good idea to workout on an empty stomach? If you’ve ever gone for a morning run and found yourself feeling a bit nauseated afterwards, you may have wondered. The…
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Continue ReadingIf Hale Groves has delivered fruit to you and your dog has given you That Look (you know the one!) while you’ve eaten it, you may be tempted to share. The question is, should you? The answer is yes – while dogs fall under the order Carnivora, they’re actually omnivores,…
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Continue ReadingIf you’ve ever ordered fruit baskets online – or had a fruit basket sent to you by a loved one – you know that fruit season doesn’t end with summertime. Far from it, in fact – in addition to winter citrus, there’s a wide variety of fruits available in the…
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Continue ReadingDid you get a sumptuous fruit gift this season? Fabulous fruit is wonderful – nutritious, low in calories, easy to eat, and – best of all – delicious! But where do the assorted fruits get their amazing flavor? There’s nothing more disappointing than finding a perfect apple, orange or pear…