{"id":42602,"date":"2024-02-23T10:00:23","date_gmt":"2024-02-23T10:00:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.halegroves.com\/blog\/?p=42602"},"modified":"2024-02-28T23:22:45","modified_gmt":"2024-02-28T23:22:45","slug":"gift-honeybells-to-loved-ones","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.halegroves.com\/blog\/gift-honeybells-to-loved-ones\/","title":{"rendered":"Surprise Your Loved Ones with Honeybells!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Are you having trouble coming up with a gift to give that special someone? Fruit gifts are sure to be a welcome surprise for almost every gift recipient, and Honeybells are a \u201choney\u201d of a gift if ever there was one!<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Why Fruit Fits Just About Any Occasion<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Question: what\u2019s sweet as candy but not packed with fat and calories, pretty and fragrant as flowers but longer lasting and more practical, special as wine but appropriate for all ages, and unique but affordable? Answer: fruit, of course!<\/p>\n<p>Nutritious, delicious and beautiful fruit is a wonderful alternative to gifts of traditional candy and flowers. At Hale Groves, we love to say that \u201cfruit always fits\u201d \u2013 it\u2019s affordable yet special, practical yet fun, fits into most diet plans, and everyone loves it.<\/p>\n<p>Fruit gifts from Hale Groves make the best fruit gifts \u2013 not only because of our rare, exclusive and signature items (like Honeybells), or because fruit is a healthy choice \u2013 but also, because our premium produce is so superior to what you\u2019ll find in your average grocery store.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Why Honeybells Are an Extra-Special Gift<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Developed in the early 1930s, Honeybells were developed by crossing a Dancy Tangerine with a Duncan Grapefruit. While a sweet orange has no part in its makeup, Honeybells are often referred to as \u201cthe orange-lover\u2019s orange\u201d because the combination of the tangerine\u2019s sweetness with the intense tanginess of the grapefruit results in a sparkling, rich and vibrant flavor reminiscent of that of the very best Navel Oranges.<\/p>\n<p>Honeybells get their name from their flavor and their shape. A deep, bright orange in color, the fragrant fruit is named for its honey-sweet flavor and unique, distinctive bell shape due to the knob-like formation at the stem end of the fruit.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-42605 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/blog2.halegroves.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/HG24-198-300x226.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"226\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog2.halegroves.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/HG24-198-300x226.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog2.halegroves.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/HG24-198-768x578.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog2.halegroves.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/HG24-198.jpg 887w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.halegroves.com\/honeybell-hugs\/p\/198\/\"><strong>Honeybell Hugs<\/strong><\/a><strong>, Only $34.99.<\/strong> Better than a box of chocolates, this gift box features nine juicy Honeybells wrapped in white tissue paper sprinkled with tiny red hearts to make your loved one smile. We\u2019ve also thrown in decadent, heart-shaped milk chocolates wrapped in festive red foil.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605 Hale customer Stephanie said: <em>\u201cI order the honeybells and mini bells every winter for my family and send them out as gifts as well. They are always in perfect condition and super juicy and flavorful! We love their chocolate balls and other goodies too. Customer service is exceptional as well!!\u201d<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h3><strong>Why are Honeybells hard to find? <\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>First, they have a very short growing season; secondly, Honeybell trees can be difficult to grow and are not very cold hardy, which limits their growing range (and thus, the size the crop). Plus, the fruit itself is more delicate than other citrus species and more prone to damage when handled, meaning fewer fruits make it through our rigorous quality checks. Hale is committed to sending our customers only the best available fruit!<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Honeybells are a Healthy Gift Choice\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>When it comes to healthy gifts, Honeybells are a perfect! Truly, Honeybell gifts are a wonderful alternative to the usual chocolates, wine, and bouquets of flowers your recipients may have come to expect. These delectable assortments also make wonderful thank-you and thinking-of-you gifts to brighten anyone\u2019s day.<\/p>\n<p>Ordering Hale Honeybells is easy, affordable, and a great way to show your special someone how much you care!<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.halegroves.com\/honeybells\/c\/ft_1001_17\/\">Shop Honeybells&gt;&gt;<\/a><\/h3>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Are you having trouble coming up with a gift to give that special someone? Fruit gifts are sure to be a welcome surprise for almost every gift recipient, and Honeybells are a \u201choney\u201d of a gift if ever there was one! Why Fruit Fits Just About Any Occasion Question: what\u2019s sweet as candy but not packed with fat and calories, pretty and fragrant as flowers but longer lasting and more practical, special as wine but appropriate for all ages, and unique but affordable? Answer: fruit, of course! Nutritious, delicious and beautiful fruit is a wonderful alternative to gifts of traditional candy and flowers. At Hale Groves, we love to say that \u201cfruit always fits\u201d \u2013 it\u2019s affordable yet special, practical yet fun, fits into most diet plans, and everyone loves it. Fruit gifts from Hale Groves make the best fruit gifts \u2013 not only because of our rare, exclusive and signature items (like Honeybells), or because fruit is a healthy choice \u2013 but also, because our premium produce is so superior to what you\u2019ll find in your average grocery store. Why Honeybells Are an Extra-Special Gift Developed in the early 1930s, Honeybells were developed by crossing a Dancy Tangerine with a Duncan Grapefruit. While a sweet orange has no part in its makeup, Honeybells are often referred to as \u201cthe orange-lover\u2019s orange\u201d because the combination of the tangerine\u2019s sweetness with the intense tanginess of the grapefruit results in a sparkling, rich and vibrant flavor reminiscent of that of the very best Navel Oranges. Honeybells get their name from their flavor and their shape. A deep, bright orange in color, the fragrant fruit is named for its honey-sweet flavor and unique, distinctive bell shape due to the knob-like formation at the stem end of the fruit. Honeybell Hugs, Only $34.99. Better than a box of chocolates, this gift box features nine juicy Honeybells wrapped in white tissue paper sprinkled with tiny red hearts to make your loved one smile. We\u2019ve also thrown in decadent, heart-shaped milk chocolates wrapped in festive red foil. \u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605 Hale customer Stephanie said: \u201cI order the honeybells and mini bells every winter for my family and send them out as gifts as well. They are always in perfect condition and super juicy and flavorful! We love their chocolate balls and other goodies too. Customer service is exceptional as well!!\u201d Why are Honeybells hard to find? First, they have a very short growing season; secondly, Honeybell trees can be difficult to grow and are not very cold hardy, which limits their growing range (and thus, the size the crop). Plus, the fruit itself is more delicate than other citrus species and more prone to damage when handled, meaning fewer fruits make it through our rigorous quality checks. Hale is committed to sending our customers only the best available fruit! Honeybells are a Healthy Gift Choice\u00a0 When it comes to healthy gifts, Honeybells are a perfect! Truly, Honeybell gifts are a wonderful alternative to the usual chocolates, wine, and bouquets of flowers your recipients may have come to expect. These delectable assortments also make wonderful thank-you and thinking-of-you gifts to brighten anyone\u2019s day. Ordering Hale Honeybells is easy, affordable, and a great way to show your special someone how much you care! 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