Everything You Should Know About Strawberries in California
If your students love strawberries, they should probably thank a Golden State farmer, because about 90% of American strawberries grow right here in California. Sprinkled onto yogurt or plucked straight from a fruit tray, sweet strawberries are one of spring’s greatest delights. It’s no wonder we adore them: They’re equally at home on salad or […]
Meet the Ojai Pixie Tangerine: A Sweet Treat Students Love
Between conferences and standardized testing, spring can be a busy time for California schools like yours. But there’s a bright spot that nutrition services can look forward to every year, along with spring break: sweet Ojai Pixie tangerines, perfect for student snacking! What’s an Ojai Pixie Tangerine? Ojai Pixie tangerines are a beloved variety of […]
Meet a Farm-to-School Grower: Leo Diaz of Bonita Farms
Ask Farmer Leo Diaz of Bonita Farms why he loves working his fields in Southern California, and his voice lights up with excitement. “What keeps me going is the satisfaction of knowing I’m able to provide fresh fruits and veggies to communities,” he told The FruitGuys. “They’re getting healthy produce, those healthy vegetables, to their […]
School Nutrition Trends and Takeaways from CSNA 2025
Most people hand out candy on Halloween, but not our Farm-to-School Team! We spent the day at the Pasadena Convention Center giving away fresh fruit, tote bags, and smiles instead. Halloween 2025 just happened to fall during the California School Nutrition Association’s Annual Conference (CSNA), one of our favorite events of the year. We had […]
FruitGuys Farm-to-School Program: 2023-24 Highlights
The 2023-24 school year was the busiest yet for the FruitGuys Farm-to-School Program, and we couldn’t be more proud of the work our team has done to bring fresh fruit and vegetables to students across California. Our Farm-to-School Program: By the Numbers These numbers were possible in part because we provide produce options for every […]
Fun and Healthy Valentine’s Day Activities for Students
Valentine’s Day in the classroom typically features an avalanche of chocolates, conversation hearts, and sugar highs — but you don’t have to join the chaos! With a bit of foresight, you can plan fun and healthy Valentine’s Day activities for students that they’ll love as much as the candy kind. In this post, we’ll go over a few […]