Nutritional Benefits of Florida Oranges

Oranges from Florida are one of the most popular citrus varieties in the world, particular for gift fruit because of their flavor and beauty. As many already know, oranges are loaded with vitamins, the most abundant vitamin in the orange being Vitamin C. This powerful vitamin protects our body against harmful elements like free radicals.

Nutritional Contents of Orange :

1. Betacarotene, another powerful antioxidant that protects our cells from being damage.

2. Calcium that helps protect and maintain the health of our bone and teeth.

3. Folic Acid is proven to assist in proper brain development.

4. Magnesium helps maintain blood pressure.

5. Potassium helps maintain electrolyte balance in the cells and is important in maintaining a healthy cardiovascular system.

6. Thiamin helps to convert food into energy.

7. Vitamin B6 helps support the production of hemoglobin that carries oxygen to all parts of the body.

Nutritive Values : Per 100 gm.

* Vitamin A : 190 I.U.
* Vitamin B : Thiamine .08 mg.;
* Vitamin C : 49 mg.
* Calcium : 33 mg.
* Phosphorus : 23 mg.
* Potassium : 300 mg.

Looking for oranges grown in Florida? Well you've come to right place! Hyatt Fruit Company is marking our 63rd year shipping quality Florida oranges. And did you know? We are also your source for Florida oranges shipped to Canada. We are counting down the days until the shipping season begins...but we're here in the office now, already taking your pre-season orders. So feel free to give us a call to reserve your Florida oranges today!

Florida Citrus Season Begins Soon!

Hyatt Indian River Fruit Company's 2009 Florida Fruit shipping season begins soon! Order now to make sure that you have your fruit reserved for the season. Shop from home from a variety of always-appropriate and appreciated gift baskets and fruit boxes...what a great place to do all your gift shopping!

Good Day from the Groves!

It is a beautiful day in the groves and we are all feeling a bit celebratory because of the rain showers that passed over last night and this morning. Mother Nature continues to help along the wonderful Valencia Oranges with each raindrop and every ray of Florida sunshine. Every time it rains I think of that old Florida quip, "if you want the weather to change in Florida, just wait 15 minutes or drive 15 miles". Well, last night it rained a lot longer than 15 minutes and we sure are thankful for that.

Hyatt Fruit is excited about some new additions to our gift selections, such as beautiful tropical fruit baskets and new, elegant coffee, tea and gourmet food gifts. And keep checking in with us at www.hyattfruitco.com throughout the summer, because we will be adding even more tropical and exotic fruits including Mangoes, Papaya and Dragon Fruit!

As always, we are shipping the finest fresh-picked Florida citrus we can find and right now the sweet, juicy Valencia Oranges are ripe for the pickin'.....So, get them while the gettin' is good! 'Til next time, good day from the groves!

Eat Well, Live Well, Be Well!

Indian River's Citrus Museum

Indian River County offers the best fruit in the world!

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If you happen to visit the Vero Beach area, make sure to check out the Indian River Citrus Museum to learn interesting facts about our history, our fruit and the people who discovered that Indian River's soil is the best soil in the world for growing the juiciest oranges and grapefruit!

Vero Beach Citrus Museum

How is Orange Juice Made?

Ever wonder how the juice gets from the orange to your refrigerator? Wonder no more!

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2009 Spring Citrus varieties Now Available

These Florida Orange varieties are very special citrus gems, at the peek of freshness for a very short time once a year. Availability for these oranges vary from January to May (see each variety's page for details).

Because there is a limited supply of these special citrus varieties, we recommend that you order early to reserve your fruit. Your gift will ship when the fruit is at the perfect point of ripeness. Don't wait until February or March to order or the fruit may be gone!

Ortaniques
$24.99 - $49.99

Sweet Tangelees
$24.95 - $48.95

Honey Tangerines
$26.95 - $52.95

Valencia Oranges
$24.95 - $48.95

Why Hyatt Fruit Company?

Florida Oranges and Grapefruit - a Hyatt Fruit Company specialty for 61 years. As a Florida fruit shipper, the Hyatt family has been proud to bring you succulent, high-quality, "gift-grade" Florida oranges and grapefruit, "picked and packed to order", shipped to your doorstep!

Our fruit is carefully inspected, washed, polished, inspected (again), individually wrapped and packed. Each Florida fruit and gift basket that bears the Hyatt name is fullof uncompromising value. When a new customer comes to us looking for Indian River Citrus Gifts for their gift giving needs, they are inevitably a customer for life! We are a customer service and quality oriented business.

Florida fruit is known to be the best in world, with Indian River Citrus as the quintessential Florida fruit. The combination of soil characteristics, temperature, humidity and even the limestone layer deep beneath the grove land, contributes to the special robust, sweet and juicy fruit that our Florida groves produce.

So if you haven't already, try some Florida fruit this year. You'll find that the time and stress saved by shopping in one spot for most or all of your gifts will make your whole gift giving occassion more relaxing and enjoyable!

Hyatt Now Ships Hot Boiled Peanuts!

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The best Southern chefs have taken the time, mess and guesswork out of making the perfect boiled peanut. And we've been told over and over again "these are the best boiled peanuts I've ever had!"

10 pounds of fresh peanuts boiled to perfection, bagged, sealed, frozen and shipped to you in a styrofoam cooler, ready to heat and eat. That's a lot of peanuts!

Arriving in two 5 lb bags, from frozen to chilled (depending on time in transit) these boiled peanuts can be reheated in minutes in the microwave or on the stove. Refreeze what you don't eat and the next batch will be just as tasty.

Hyatt Fruit Company, based in the famous citrus hub of Indian River County, has been shipping Florida oranges and grapefruit with family values and impeccable customer service since 1946. Hyatt ships only gift quality Oranges and Grapefruit, Honeybells, Navels, Ruby Red Grapefruit, Valencias, Temples, Scarlet Navel Oranges and Ruby Red Grapefruit, as well as many other Florida citrus varieties. And don't forget about our always growing, wide range of gift baskets, corporate gifts and exclusive treats.

Welcome to our new blog!

For 61 years Hyatt has traveled and visited the groves of Florida seeking out and reserving the best citrus from the best groves for our fruit gift baskets. Because we've been in the business for so many years, Hyatt's strong relationships with Florida oranges and grapefruit growers ensure that we have get the highest quality fruit grown in our great state.

Hyatt is located in Vero Beach, Florida. Vero is the heart of Indian River County, an area well known for producing the world's sweetest, juiciest and most beautiful citrus fruits. Scientifically measured, the levels of acidity, sugar and water proves that Indian River County produces the best fruit in the world!

We invite you to shop our online catalog of original gift ideas of Florida Oranges and Grapefruit for Christmas, Hanukkah and Thanksgiving Wishes, Birthday Gifts, New Year's and Easter Baskets, Thank You Gifts, Get Well Soon Bouquets, Corporate Gift Baskets and so much more!