If you’re worried about the food waste piling up in trash cans at your office, composting at work might be the perfect solution. Composting is an incredible process that turns undesirable organic waste into valuable, nutrient-rich fertilizer. It’s also great for the planet—and it’s easier than you might think. Companies all over the country are already composting in their offices. In San Francisco, for example, the Mandatory Recycling and Composting Ordinance requires every business in the city to “properly separate recyclables and compostables and keep them out of the landfill.” If they can d ..read more

Hosting group events like lunch-and-learns and holiday celebrations in the office is a great way to boost employee happiness, teach your team something new, and nourish their sense of community. When you choose to add an office snack tasting or fruit tasting to the mix, you can nourish their bodies, too! In this article, we’ll dig deeper into the benefits of tasting fruit or snacks together at work. Then, we’ll share expert tips for planning and hosting a tasting of your own. Why Host an Office Snack Tasting or Fruit Tasting? Better Health – Fresh fruits are packed with immune system-boosting ..read more

Apricots are a sweet treat related to other fruit  favorites like plums and peaches. Let’s dive into how these juicy wonders can brighten up your kitchen and your day. The Journey of Apricots Apricots originated in China around 2000 B.C., winning over its ancient civilization with their sweet, floral taste and hint of tanginess. They traveled with merchants along the Great Silk Road, spreading through Asia, Europe, and eventually the Middle East. In the 1700s, Spanish missionaries brought apricots to California. Today the sweet fruit — which has gone by many names, including  T ..read more

At Friend’s Ranches, spring is the perfect time to harvest Ojai Pixie tangerines The spring equinox is behind us, which means we’ve officially entered “transition season.” In the fruit business, that’s what we call the period when warm rain drizzles down and spring flowers start to bloom. Citrus takes its final bow while berries and stone fruits wait in the wings for their time to shine.  In this Spring Fruit Guide, you’ll find a sneak peek at the bounty you can expect from The FruitGuys in the weeks and months ahead. We hope you look forward to seeing these fruits in your boxes as much a ..read more

At Friend’s Ranches, spring is the perfect time to harvest Ojai Pixie tangerines The spring equinox is behind us, which means we’ve officially entered “transition season.” In the fruit business, that’s what we call the period when warm rain drizzles down and spring flowers start to bloom. Citrus takes its final bow while berries and stone fruits wait in the wings for their time to shine.  In this Spring Fruit Guide, you’ll find a sneak peek at the bounty you can expect from The FruitGuys in the weeks and months ahead. We hope you look forward to seeing these fruits in your boxes as much a ..read more

Think about the coffee shop where you grab your coffee or tea during the workday. Does the company running it share your values? You probably don’t know whether the worker handing over your drink makes a living wage, or if the shop prioritizes sustainability. Fortunately, there’s an easy way to find out: Use B Lab’s searchable B Corp directory to check whether the shop is a Certified B Corp. As part of our B Corp Month celebration in March, our team at The FruitGuys did just that. We used B Lab’s directory to find B Corps in eleven major cities around the country. If you work in one of those c ..read more

There are dozens of places to source office snacks—so why choose snack delivery from The FruitGuys? Our customers have shared a lot of thoughts on this over the years, so we rounded up a few of the reasons they love our Thoughtful Snack Boxes, in their own words.  Variety in Every Box “I love the variety of snacks in each box. Some of my favorite things were coconut chips, quinoa puffs (a healthier version of the Cheeto), seaweed snacks, and beef jerky. It’s great being able to have a large variety of snacks to fit everyone’s tastes.” –Gabriela S.  “Just a note to say thank you for ..read more

It’s Friday afternoon, and you’re passing the office break room on your way out for the weekend. You pop in to grab a snack for the road and notice something strange: The fruit bowl still has fruit in it! Two apples and a banana recline there, waiting to be snapped up. By Monday, they won’t be fresh anymore—so what can you do to keep them from going to waste? If you’ve been in this situation and wondered what to do with leftover fruit at work, this guide is for you. We’ve rounded up five ideas to save your office’s extra fresh fruit from the landfill, plus a pro tip that will help you prevent ..read more

The numbers are in: In 2023, The FruitGuys clients purchased 384,000 boxes containing 20.6 million servings of fruit, vegetables, and snacks. Every single serving helped positively impact communities and the planet, and we’ve detailed those efforts in The FruitGuys 2023 Impact Report. Here’s a quick look at the good we did together in 2023:  We also won two awards! Real Leaders Magazine named The FruitGuys one of the world’s Top Impact Companies and Inc. Magazine gave us a 2023 Best in Business Award.  You can learn more about these awards and impact numbers, plus read stories about ..read more

Emily Ayala of Friend’s Ranches Emily Ayala’s voice is both exhausted and euphoric.  “We’re starting the harvest of Ojai Pixies today!” she told The FruitGuys over Zoom on Feb. 28, grinning into the camera. “I’ve been up since 4:30 a.m.”  We were lucky to snag a few minutes on Emily’s calendar during the harvest of her family farm’s most famous fruit. Friend’s Ranches has grown Ojai Pixie tangerines in California’s Ojai Valley since the 1970s. The small, seedless mandarins are mouthwateringly juicy with a sweet bass note and a pleasant acidic bite. It’s a flavor combination fit for t ..read more