When John Warmerdam was a kid, his school bus didn’t drop him off at home—or even at the corner near his house. Instead, it took him to his family’s fruit packing shed.  Farmer John Warmerdam “That’s where my parents were,” John told The FruitGuys. “All of my summers were spent around the packing shed getting into trouble and getting in the way.”  John’s parents, Bill and Audrey Warmerdam, started Warmerdam Packing in 1965 to pack and sell cherries and plums from their orchards in Hanford, California. The business has changed quite a bit over the decades—the orchards now have their o ..read more

Last week, FruitGuys staff had the pleasure of participating in nearly a dozen different Earth Day events across the country. We brought a dancing banana man to an office lobby, ran a local honey tasting, hosted Sumo Citrus ® tastings in eight cities, and more.  The FruitGuys team (left, center) and AllianceBernstein’s Chef Eddie (right) at Earth Day events.Kumquat Wonder For me, there is nothing more fun than working at tasting events. I got the chance to do it last week when I flew to Nashville for an Earth Day sustainability event hosted by FruitGuys client AllianceBernstein (AB). I to ..read more

Javier Zamora of JSM Organics Stepping out of the car and onto the soil of JSM Organics in Royal Oaks, California, felt like setting foot in an orderly kind of paradise. Spring sunshine swept over the strawberry fields and highlighted workers harvesting berries in bright red and yellow shirts. Everywhere I looked, my eyes met green plants or vibrantly blue sky.  I arrived at JSM Organics that day along with twenty-two other employees from The FruitGuys to meet California fruit farmer Javier Zamora. We hoped to hear his story and taste his strawberries, which were destined for our Californ ..read more

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