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Are you eating 3 A DAY at work?

Fri, 05 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100

As a nation of workaholics, we spend 60% of our waking hours at work. That's a lot of hours! Not only do we spend a lot of time at work, but we tend to neglect our health whilst working, snacking on high sugar, high calorie, quick energy releasing foods such as biscuits, crisps and chocolate to keep us going. If our daily recommended target is to consume 5 portions of fruit and veg, we need to cut out the unhealthy snacks and instead eat 3 A DAY AT WORK.

Fruit facts...

Wed, 27 May 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Peaches and Nectarines

The most noticeable difference between peaches and nectarines is the fuzz!

Fruitdrop campaigns for a Healthier UK Workforce

Tue, 27 Jan 2009 00:00:00 +0000

The British Heart Foundation predict that 'If present trends continue, by 2010, 1 in 4 people won't fit into a standard office chair' due to increasing levels of obesity. Source: British Heart Foundation

Fruit in your box

Mon, 26 Jan 2009 00:00:00 +0000

Apples are a highly nutritious and cleansing fruit. They are a natural mouth freshener, a good source of vitamins A and B1 and rich in a number of minerals including potassium, calcium and phosphorus. Apples contain no fat, sodium or cholesterol. They are the richest source of pectin (a natural fibre) among all the fruits and are also high in antioxidants. Did you know that there are approximately 7500 different varieties of apple worldwide? You will find 2 or 3 of the below varieties in your box each week.

Fruit facts - Chinese New Year

Sun, 25 Jan 2009 00:00:00 +0000

Chinese New Year is a time to gather with family, honour ancestors and celebrate with a big banquet that symbolizes prosperity in the New Year. When visiting friends and family over the New Year it is customary to take gifts such as tangerines and oranges, as their Chinese names sound like "luck" and "wealth". Tangerines and oranges are frequently displayed in homes and shops over the 15 days of celebration.

Now launching in Birmingham

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 00:00:00 +0000

We are delighted to announce that our delivery network has now expanded to Birmingham - the UK's second largest city! This is the first area outside the South of England to benefit from our service.

Fruit facts - did you know?

Fri, 19 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +0000

A single kiwi fruit provides more vitamin C than an orange, the same amount of potassium as a banana and more fibre than an apple.

Seasonal fruit in your box

Sun, 14 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +0000

Eating with the seasons is a great way to ensure you are eating a healthy mix of different fruit and is nature's way of giving us the blend of nutrients we need.

'Health and Wellbeing at Work' Exhibition

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +0000

As part of our drive to make the UK's workforce healthier and more productive, we are exhibiting at the 2009 ‘Health and Wellbeing at Work' Exhibition at the NEC. Come and visit our stand (number 160) for the chance to win a year of fruit for your workplace!