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Our Willow Baskets


Presentation is a vital component of the ORCHARD At The OFFICE fruit delivery service. We “eat with our eyes” and so we do our best to make sure the fruit is attractive as well as delicious, and that it comes artfully-arranged in our fabulous willow baskets sourced from a Top Secret location.

Willow basketLao Tzu said “shape clay into a vessel; it is the space within that makes it useful.” So it is with our baskets. Form must follow function, and you can’t spell function without fun! So we fill our baskets with edible smiles: bananas, apples, oranges, clementines, pears, peaches, plums…everything an office desires to stay healthy and happy!Fresh fruit in willow basket When the baskets are empty, we retrieve them from our customers so that they can get limitless opportunities to provide happiness to businesses throughout the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex and Greater Houston.

One week, they might be used to deliver fresh fruit to an accounting office in North Dallas…

Making delivery in willow basket…and the next, they might be providing healthy snack alternatives to a software development firm in Sugar Land or Houston. Reusing our willow baskets is part of our commitment to reducing waste. Avoiding single-use cardboard boxes is better for the environment!

Whenever you see the signature willow basket, you can be assured that the fruit inside is guaranteed to be fresh and delicious!Willow basket at meeting

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PRESS RELEASE: Metroplex company makes healthy snacks their business

As a concept, wellness has become a cultural concern that has found firm footing in the corporate environment. Businesses are increasingly recognizing the link between healthy lifestyles and productivity, and are willing to allocate resources to providing everything from smoking cessation materials to aerobic instruction. There are even insurance providers willing to reimburse entrepreneurs who take steps to contribute to the well-being of their staff. Weight loss challenges, yoga classes, fruits and vegetables in the break rooms and board rooms – these all contribute, figuratively and literally, to a healthier bottom line.

In the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex, one company has taken up the challenge of delivering wellness to offices…one bite at a time.

Richardson, Texas-based ORCHARD At The OFFICE has a singular mission: to deliver fresh fruit to the businesses of north Texas. By putting together a variety of baskets of top-quality produce, they allow companies small and large to eat healthy with minimal fuss. But these folks are not mere “grocery-getters”: their knowledgeable and energetic staff knows their fruit facts. By viewing their clients as friends, and seeing themselves as partners on a mission to provide health and great taste, ORCHARD At The OFFICE has grown from a two-man effort into a round-the-clock operation dedicated to the cause of healthy living.

“It’s an amazing response,” says Kevin Long, founder and Chief Banana (as it says on his card). “People welcome the difference.” He should know. He first got the idea when he was employed as a director of an advertising firm, and decided to experiment with bringing in bananas and apples in lieu of the more sugar-centric morning munchables. The result was gratifying: “they attacked the baskets! They were really excited.” So much so that Long got the confidence to take his idea and start his own enterprise in 2010. As time has gone by and the business has expanded, so have the offerings: customers can receive the ever-popular bananas, apples, oranges, a variety of pears, citrus, stone fruits, grapes and berries. “Helping our friends find the right mix for their office is part of the fun,” says Chris Buchanan, the Marketing Wiseapple.

Their friends certainly seem satisfied. Monday morning sees a flurry of activity at the company’s headquarters, as baskets of fruits in all manner of inviting colors are loaded into a slew of vehicles to find their way into office kitchens throughout the Dallas/Fort Worth area. The drivers operate as the primary point of contact with their friends and serve to answer questions and note any special accommodations. Regular deliveries are made, special events are scheduled, and even a few gift baskets are dropped off by those wanting to give other companies the gift of health.

For the Chief Banana, that’s what it all comes back to. “Fruit is a gift on so many levels. It’s a gift to yourself.”

 

For more information on ORCHARD At The OFFICE, you can go to http://orchardattheoffice.com or send a message to getfruit@orchardattheoffice.com.

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Office Select Fruit Box Is Wellness Delivered

fruit boxWhen we at ORCHARD At The OFFICE talk about delivering wellness, we aren’t just referring to bringing baskets of top-quality fruit to your company. We’re also happy to bring you our Office Select fruit box: ninety pieces of quality produce your co-workers and customers are sure to enjoy!

INSIDE THE FRUIT BOX

First, we pack in several bunches (technically known as “hands”) of Dole bananas. Then we provide multiple layers of a combination of fruits. Apples of all varieties include Gala, Fuji, and Granny Smith. Orange citrus is evenly distributed, from the small and tangy tangerine to the larger, sweeter Navel and Clementines. We also provide a variety of seasonal fruits: plums, kiwi, and several varieties of pears. Finally, the fruit box is delivered to your office by one of our friendly drivers for your enjoyment!

HEALTHY ALTERNATIVE

The Office Select provides a healthy alternative to traditional snackables in the workplace. With increasing health concerns for employees and healthcare costs for employers, the switch to fresh fruit in the office is a simple step in a positive direction. You’ll be able to enjoy your dietary requirements for vitamins, minerals, and fiber without having to go on a potentially “fruitless” search of the nearby convenience stores, coffee shops, or delis. It’s all brought to you!

When you have an upcoming event (training session, client gathering, or even fruit boxan office party), the Office Select fruit box provides the perfect solution. The fruit is then displayed with minimal effort. It’s clean, it’s satisfying, and of course, it’s tasty and nutritious. Scheduling an Office Select will make a big portion of event coordination simple and make you feel like a hero!

SHARE THE HEALTH

Of course, it doesn’t have to be staff members at your company enjoying the fruits of wellness. The Office Select fruit box can be shared with your clients in many ways. You can schedule delivery to a client to show appreciation. Many offices make the fruit available in waiting areas for customers who may want to enjoy a snack. There are as many ways for the Office Select to be of value to your company as your imagination allows!

You can order the Office Select fruit box for just $75 for ninety pieces of fruit by clicking HERE. ORCHARD At The OFFICE: wellness delivered!

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The surprisingly versatile pear!

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Distinctive in shape, texture, and color, the pear offers a nutritious alternative to typical office snacks. ORCHARD At The OFFICE is providing several varieties of pears with each basket and box we deliver, and here’s a more detailed look at this uniquely-styled bundle of goodness.

There are more than 3,000 varieties of pear grown in the world, but the majority sold in America come from the Pacific Northwest: Washington and Oregon. Of these, the Bartlett is the type that comes to mind for most people when they hear the term “pear”. Sweet and juicy, Bartlett pears are either bright green (becoming golden as they ripen) or bright red in color. In contrast, Anjou pears have a slightly more rounded shape, but otherwise share many of the characteristics of their Bartlett counterparts. Occupying its own place in the ORCHARD At The OFFICE lineup is the distinctive Bosc pear, with its rust color, long, thin neck, and exceptional sweetness.

The quality of the pear’s flavor is only matched by its nutritional value. A standard pear is only 86 calories and provides 18% of the U.S. Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA) of fiber, 10% the U.S. RDA of vitamin C, and 5% the U.S. RDA of potassium. It is fat-free, low in sodium and cholesterol, and its natural sugars provide the energy to keep a workforce feeling refreshed and energized.

The versatility of the pear is demonstrated in its varieties. Pears range in size from the tiny Seckel to the grapefruit-sized Asian pears. (The term “Asian pears”, while accurate, is also misleading, as there are a great many varieties grown in China, which as a nation accounts for over 2/3 the global pear production.) A Ukranian pear called Humbug is your classic pale green with vertical pale yellow stripes, and residents of Texas will of course be familiar with the “prickly pear” which grows on cactus and is edible – though in limited quantities!

ORCHARD At The OFFICE supplies pears you can consume at work in their natural state. But there are lots of ways to serve pears at home. Pears make excellent preserves, crisps, tarts, and even as a sweeter substitute for apples in pies. The method of preparation depends on the variety of pear you’re using, so check the recipe carefully.

The next time you’re ready to snack, look for the pear shape in the basket with the distinctive ORCHARD At The OFFICE logo!