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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 taken credit for the Honeybell lets us know how important the specialty fruit is. But it doesn't tell us why. According to official state records, the Honeybell Orange was not discovered on a private orchard or farm, but rather at the U.S. Department of Agriculture Horticulture Research Station in Orlando.…

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 bright red, sweet and famous around the country. The Texas grapefruit variety also has more vitamins than their white and pink counterparts. With this news, you may now be wondering how you can get more Texas grapefruit into your diet. There are several ways of doing this, some may be…

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 season and in abundance at supermarkets. Knowing a little more about clementines and how to enjoy them makes for some excellent ideas when it comes to using these tangerines. Clementines are also known as Algerian tangerines due to their origins in North Africa. Today, however, they are widely grown 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 in Missouri at the time. But the family's 8-year old daughter, Jane, had severe allergies. They took her to the doctor and he suggested that the family move as south as they can get in Texas where there is a warmer climate. So Frank packed up his family and moved…

There are millions of people who still can't find work even though the economy is recovering. If you're one of them then you know how fierce the competition is these days for jobs. Using fruit delivery is a great way to set yourself apart from other applicants and get noticed. A simple, low cost but sophisticated citrus fruit gift could be what ends up getting you a job offer. If you've been trying to get an interview for a job but haven't gotten a call because the company received thousands of applications for one or two jobs sending a beautiful…

For those who are very dirty martini with three olives kind of people, after a long week of work, it is one of the small pleasures in life on a Friday evening. But then again there are Fridays that you would like to have something with a little bit more flavor and an exotic flare. The ruby red grapefruit martini is a divine alternative that packs more calories, but an alternative flavor and the very necessary antioxidants, Vitamin C, Vitamin A, potassium, folates and Vitamin B5 your body craves to relieve stress. If you want a small change to your…

Eating grapefruit throughout the winter will help you stay healthy throughout the year. During the winter it's easy for people to pick up viruses, colds, and other illnesses that can continue to impair the immune system throughout the year. But eating a grapefruit everyday will give your body the Vitamin C and other vitamins it needs to fight off colds and illnesses during the winter so that you don't end up with a compromised immune system later in the year. Like oranges, grapefruits are full of vital nutrients that your whole body needs in order to work as efficiently as…

Once the holidays are over the hardest part of the New Year starts – getting back in shape. After tossing your healthy diet to the wind for six to eight weeks during the winter holidays it can be a real struggle to get back on track. A great way to kickstart your new, healthy diet and exercise routine is to add Ruby Red grapefruit to your daily diet. Grapefruit contains a lot of the vitamins and minerals that your body needs to stay healthy, and it's an easy to transport snack that you can take anywhere with you. Ruby Red…

Image via Wikipedia How did a subtropical fruit from the West Indies become the first fruit to receive a U.S. patent? How did it change colors? And why does it call Texas home? In this article we are going to answer all of those questions as we review the interesting history of the Texas grapefruit. Though the grapefruit was first documented by a Welsh explorer on the Island of Barbados in 1750, the first crop was most likely cultivated in Jamaica sometime during the 17th century. Since the grapefruit is a hybrid fruit, a cross between the Jamaican sweet orange…

All grocery stores and supermarkets stock fresh fruit, which means that most Americans have easy access to popular citrus varieties. Why then are online fruits sellers popping up all over the place? Located mostly in the citrus-producing states–Florida, California, Texas, and Arizona–online sellers are filling a gap in the fruit market. What is this gap? As any fruit lover or foodie will tell you, the selection of fresh anything at the average supermarket leaves something to be desired. But the issue is arguably the most egregious in the fruit section, where only the most popular fruits and fruit varieties make…