We had a great season, thanks to everyone who purchased donate fruit pear gifts! Because your gift gave twice this year, there were many ‘thanks’ from those in need far and wide who received fresh fruit. We are devoted to end hunger, thank you to all who support our vision.

We’re excited about what’s to come for Naumes Fruit Gifts in 2010 and would like to share with you the positive feedback we received from our loyal customers. We value what you think of us and we want your shopping experience to be the best!

“Pears arrived in very good condition and packaging was appealing”

“Quick ‘n easy and quite pleasant to do”

“The recipients spoke of the large size of the pears, the lovely red (Christmas) color and the wonderful flavor. I was happy to know about your donations to food banks- a wonderful, unselfish, idea!”

“Excellent phone customer service experience”

We do two things great and that’s Pears and giving back! If you haven’t purchased our succulent pears, you can do so by visiting the shop page.

Fruit has been such a big part of our family’s life and livelihood for more than a century that we sometimes take for granted that everybody understands the health benefits of fruit as clearly as we do.  Of course, that’s not true.

We’ve been thinking about this a lot lately because of all the news coverage about how the downturn in the economy is leading more Americans to work longer hours, exercise less, and turn more often to processed foods that are perceived as more convenient and economical. As a result, obesity and diabetes are on the rise, according to the Gallup-Healthways Well-Being Index.

So, as a reminder, here are just a few benefits of eating fruit, courtesy of the USDA:

• “Most fruits are naturally low in fat, sodium, and calories. None have cholesterol.”
• “Fruits are important sources of many nutrients, including potassium, dietary fiber, vitamin C, and folate (folic acid).”
• Including fruit as a staple in a healthy diet helps to maintain healthy blood pressure, lower blood cholesterol and reduce the risk of chronic diseases like diabetes.

To get the maximum health benefits, it’s best to eat whole fruit. Juices and dried fruit tend to be higher in sugar.

So, there you have it.

Need more reason to eat more fruit?

Well, they taste awfully good, but don’t get us started!

Today, we’re excited to announce the launch of our newest business venture, an online fruit stand. Major retailers and wholesalers have relied on our fresh fruit for decades and now, for the first time, we can offer our fresh and delicious fruit directly from our farm to consumers.

We are proud to offer our handpicked pears in a variety of fruit gift boxes. And, most importantly, for every fresh fruit gift purchased, we’ll donate an equal amount of fruit, pound for pound, to food banks that feed hungry families—providing our customers with a unique opportunity to give back.

An order of our premium pear gift boxes fruit gifts, gives twice for one low price of $29.95 and free shipping.

We believe that knowing the gift you’ve received or given has also made an important difference in the life of another makes it that much more special.

Addressing hunger in America is especially critical in today’s economic climate, in which one in eight Americans are affected. Fresh and nutritious fruit is a vital component of food donated to hungry families who too often rely on processed foods that can lead to obesity and other health problems.

Give twice by ordering online today. Click here to access our secure and convenient online fruit stand.

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The weather is cooling and fall colors adorn the trees, which means we’re turning the final pages on harvesting our delicious pears. We have over 100 years of experience growing fruit and this year we’ve enjoyed another successful season.

The harvest is a very important and exciting time for our family. Because we are deeply committed to the quality of fruit we grow on our farms and deliver to our customers, we harvest every piece of premium fruit by hand for our fruit gifts. We then take special care of each piece of fruit, placing them into crates designed to avoid damage and bruising. Each pear is taken from our farm to the packing house where they are stored in cool temperatures to slow the ripening process until an online order is placed. Then, the pears are packed into a fruit gift basket for shipping.

Now is a great time to enjoy or share the fruits of our labor. Click here to order online today.