Hale Groves

When Steve and Polly Hale opened their first roadside fruit stand back in 1947, their dream was to share the pure joy of Floridas fresh, tree-ripened fruit with as many folks as possible. Steve had just returned from active duty in the U.S. Naval Reserve, and Polly believed that Floridas Indian River area seemed like a great place to raise their tw... o young children, as well. Their first mailing list was made up of names of all their relatives and friends. But it quickly grew as they added the names of all the happy tourists whod stopped by to enjoy their remarkable fresh-squeezed orange juice alongside U.S. Highway 1. It was a hands-on operation: Steve picked the fruit, packed it in the shed behind the house, and trucked it to the Railway Express station. Polly answered the phone, wrote gift cards and typed the shipping labels. Much has changed since those early days. Weve made a lot of friends. The company's family has grown. But when it comes to picking fine fruit, sorting it for size and quality, and packing it for perfect arrival, theres just no substitute for the personal touch and attention to detail that youll find in everything you order from Hale Groves. The company promise.Read More