Image via Wikipedia A fruit basket is a gift that is appropriate for any person for any occasion. When you need a gift for a special occasion, holiday or event the gift of fresh, delicious premium fruit is always well received. Giving fruit as a gift has been popular for…

According to the Centers for Disease Control, heart disease was once again the leading cause of death for Americans in 2009. The report released by the august institution recorded 616,067 deaths due to heart disease. While some progress has been made in recent years, doctors and researchers do not expect…

The grapefruit is one of the most nutritious foods on the face of the earth. Chock full of vitamins, antioxidants, and bioflavonoids, it is the original breakfast fruit. But because it is not a hand fruit, grapefruit lovers and dieters alike often have a tough time getting more of it…

Image by exfordy via Flickr The grapefruit is a pretty amazing food that is not only scrumptious to eat but provides a ton of vitamins and minerals and even has cancer preventing antioxidants and enzymes. Like all citrus fruits grapefruits are packed with Vitamin C too. But did you know…

When trying to slim down, many people look for the quick fix. People will try ingesting only shakes, or they will try cutting out entire food groups from their diet, such as the Atkins Diet, or sometimes they will turn to diet pills. All of these diets may work in…

Although it was named after a city in Spain, the Valencia Orange was actually made in America. One of the most widely cultivated fruits on Earth, it was developed by William Wolfskill, a California land developer, in the middle of the 19th century. A hybrid fruit, it was a cross…

As one of the rarest citrus fruits around, the history of the Honeybell Orange can be difficult to nail down. A simple Internet search will tell you that the now famous fruit was introduced in 1931, but its creator remains a mystery. The fact that several different fruit growers have…

There are a few facts about Texas grapefruit that many people do not know. One is that the sweet red variety was originally grown in Texas after seeds were irradiated in college labs. The resulting hybrid seeds often bear the name Rio Red, Texas Sweetest or Texas Star. All are…

Image via Wikipedia Among the most popular varieties of tangerines is the clementine, the smallest of all mandarin oranges. They are known for being little, simple to peel, easily separated into sections, and enjoyable for a quick snack. Clementine tangerines are most popular between October and December when they're in…

Pittman and Davis are a family owned business that has been operating for over 80 years. Pittman and Davis specialize in sending orchard fresh fruit, smoked meat, cheeses, pastries, nuts, candies and dried fruit. The company was started in the 1920's by Frank Davis Sr. He and his family lived…