How to Choose the Right Fruit Basket

 

Gift baskets of fruit are great for almost anyone, from close friends to co-workers, adults to children. But before you opt to send fruit baskets as gifts to your loved ones you should think about what would be the best fruit basket for them and for the occasion. Read on for some great tips for sending fruit baskets that will hit the mark every time!

Before you order fruit baskets for your loved ones, consider the following:

What’s the occasion?

The notion of getting a thoughtful gift basket may evoke images of fresh fruit baskets at the holidays, but gift fruit baskets make great gifts for many occasions. As get-well gifts, boxes of fresh fruit are always welcome. For those who have suffered a loss, a sympathy fruit basket in lieu of flowers is both a convenience (providing food in a situation where relieving the recipient of a chore is sure to be appreciated) and a celebration of life.

When it comes to holidays of all kinds, you won’t go wrong when you order fruit baskets for your loved ones. Christmas, Easter, Mother’s Day, or Thanksgiving – fruit baskets work for all occasions, and you’re sure to find the right one at Pittman & Davis!

Who’s the recipient?

If you’re struggling to come up with a great gift idea, a fruit gift basket is a great way to go. Always a hit with friends and family, fruit baskets are unique, impressive, and contain something for everyone. Fruit gifts have a lot going for them – you don’t have to worry about fit like you do with clothes, taste like you do with art or trinkets, or the giftee’s space constraints since food is perishable!

Just as with any gift, you should (if possible) consider your recipient’s food tastes. Not only should food allergies and special diets be taken into account, but the time of year should also be considered – after all, New Year’s is still the most popular time to begin a diet, and a person planning to turn over a new leaf in terms of health and eating might not be all that excited to receive a basket full of empty calories!

Whether you have a specific giftee who is a health nut (or wannabe health nut) or want to please a special niece or nephew, you can find a fruit basket that will please a variety of tastes at Pittman & Davis.

Does the recipient have any allergies or food sensitivities?

If you’ve ever given someone a gift bag containing a selection of wines and cheeses only to learn later that your giftee recently went on heart meds, you know that some gifts definitely have the potential to be a swing and a miss. There are a lot of dietary restrictions, food allergies, and eating philosophies to navigate these days, but fruit baskets are usually a safe (and convenient, since most everyone buys fruit) choice. While it’s true some people are allergic to certain kinds of fruit, you can get around this by making sure the orange gift baskets you order contain a variety of items. That way your recipient has the option to give some restrictive items away while still being able to enjoy a part of your gift.

What do you know about your recipient’s style?

Fruit baskets today are different from those sent in times past. While fruit baskets used to consist of a bunch of fruit thrown into a basket, today’s baskets evoke a much higher level of craftsmanship, as well as greater variety. Baskets that are available today are designed to be used again and again and even come in a variety of materials and styles that make them unique.

Fruit baskets today are different than those sent in times past. While fruit baskets used to consist of a bunch of fruit thrown into a basket, today’s baskets evoke a much higher level of craftsmanship, as well as greater variety. Baskets that are available today are designed to be used again and again and even come in a variety of materials and styles that make them unique.

Whichever way you decide to go, getting a fruit basket from Pittman & Davis always works because our fresh fruit baskets come in many different shapes and sizes. What was once a simple, gift now comes in a variety of styles, colors, and configurations, so you have many choices when it comes to delicious and nutritious fresh citrus fruit!

How much do you want to spend?

Imagine getting a basket of apples at the start of fall, or a bright basket of citrus to brighten a gray winter day. If you’re looking for affordable options in gift baskets, Pittman & Davis has gift baskets for every budget that will be a beautiful way to show you care. You won’t have to worry about breaking the bank, either – we have options that are sure to fit every budget. For over seventy years our proud American company has been making it easy for our customers to order, receive and send the best and freshest fruit possible!

To sum up…

When selecting a fruit gift basket for a loved one, remember that fruit isn’t just for the holidays! No matter what the occasion, fruit always fits – and you’ll find many fitting gifts year-round at Pittman & Davis!