Best Fruit Basket Delivery Services

When you want a bit of everything, Melissa’s Produce has it all. The company, which has been shipping from its Los Angeles organic certified packing facility since 1984, is the largest distributor of specialty produce in the U.S. Although it offers many items, including vegetables, shelf-stable grocery items, and wine, its fruit selection is genuinely a stand-out. 

Melissa’s Produce offers a wide variety of purchasing options, from luxe fruit baskets perfect for corporate gifts to shipments of single types of fruit from apples to bananas to exotic fruits like dragonfruit or papaya. Its fruit of the month club sends a new exotic fruit every month in three-, six-, or 12-month terms (roughly $124, $229, and $404, respectively). Or order just what you want, like 4 pounds of blood oranges for about $13 per box. 

Shipping for Melissa’s Produce is varied: In Southern California, shipping on some items is free. For people outside of the area, shipping varies based on the item. For very perishable items, FedEx second-day shipping is required. The service doesn’t ship with any refrigerants, so speed is of the essence, and it may delay a shipment to avoid shipping over Saturdays or Sundays to avoid spoilage. 

Since Melissa’s Produce is dedicated to only shipping the best quality produce, items are only available in their peak season. Its website, which is loaded with recipes and blogs from favorite chefs, is clear about what can be ordered at the time.

We all want to eat healthily while treading lightly on the earth. So does Frog Hollow Farm. This regenerative farm in Northern California is committed to producing all organic fruits available for pickup on the farm or shipped across the nation. 

Since the farm is located in Northern California, Frog Hollow Farms concentrates on fruits that grow well in its climate, specifically apples, apricots, avocados, lemons, nectarines, oranges, peaches, and plums. Items are available for pickup if you live in the Bay area. For everyone else, shipping is available via UPS and varies based on speed and location. Ordering a gift box? Shipping for some gifts is included. 

Frog Hollow Farm offers a weekly subscription service that brings the freshest produce to your door regularly. Starting at about $30 per week for 3 pounds, you’ll receive a mix of what looks good that week, straight from the tree to your porch. Since all fruits grown at Frog Hollow Farm are organic and picked at peak ripeness, there is a risk of spoilage. Although refunds aren’t offered, customer service will replace produce that arrives damaged or spoiled.

In an international world, tropical fruit seems ubiquitous these days. But for every banana or pineapple, you can find in a grocery store, someone is looking for a whole durian fruit or rambutan. For those looking for exotic tropical fruits, Tropical Fruit Box is the answer to your produce prayers. 

Started by Desiree Morales, who is Cuban-American, the company was a way for her to continue her father’s passion for tropical produce. Tropical Fruit Box allows guests to create their custom box starting at $139, or choose from one of their curated boxes ranging in price from roughly $39 to $149. Standard shipping is included in all box prices. 

While the service may be called Tropical Fruit Box, it’s the exotics that stand out here. Many of the fruits available are very hard to find outside their home countries, such as achacha fruit or sweetsop. Just be aware: Many of these rare fruits do sell out, and most are very seasonal. When ordering a single variety, you receive several pounds of fruit, so this may be a perfect option to share with others.

While many fruit delivery services ship from their farms, Farmbox Direct takes a different tactic. It works with farmers all over the country, creating a network of providers that can send the freshest items from their fields to your home on a weekly, biweekly, or custom basis. 

Farmbox Direct offers three sizes of boxes: small (about $44), medium (around $49), and large (roughly $53). Guests can choose whether to focus on organic produce or what the company calls "natural" produce. In each box, members can select whether to receive a mix of fruits and veggies, just fruits, or just vegetables. Box contents change weekly, and members can customize by substituting up to five items in each box. It also offers boxes specifically suited for juicing by color: red, green, or orange. 

Shipping for Farmbox Direct is free, as are memberships. The membership seems to only establish a relationship between customers and the service: There is no commitment to purchase every week or even biweekly.

When you want to make an impact, a gorgeous fruit basket is more than a cliché: It’s a classic. The Fruit Company creates luxurious baskets of fruit for shipping around the nation. Based in Oregon, it also offers mixed baskets that include local artisanal products. 

While many companies offer baskets, The Fruit Company’s presentation is second to none. Selections usually include premium apples, pears, and citrus, along with some tropical options such as kiwi and pineapple. Gifters can choose organic options as well. The smallest basket option starts at about $49, with more opulent options costing upwards of roughly $300. Shipping is included in some but not all baskets. For those that require shipping charges, they vary based on location and item. 

The Fruit Company also offers a fruit of the month club featuring exotic fruits and premium fruit boxes that lack the trimmings of the baskets. For an ongoing corporate gift, either would be an excellent option for wowing clients.