Fall 2007
Fall is in the air and another juicy crop of the finest oranges and grapefruit will soon be ready for harvest.
Some changes at Policicchio Groves are also in the air that are most exciting for us and, we hope, you too. We would like to bring you up-to-date on what is happening.
Many, many years ago, in the early 1920's, my family moved to Merritt Island and planted what would become very deep roots in the citrus and gift fruit shipping business. What started as a local roadside stand that shipped a few boxes of citrus up north for family and friends, has grown over the years. We have been honored and privileged to not only offer fine citrus to you, but to also be able to ship countless gifts to so many of your family and friends. After considerable deliberation, we have decided to retire from the "gift fruit shipping " business, but we will still keep our local store open. This was a difficult decision, but one that we feel is best.
We are happy to announce that Carolina Policicchio, whose picture adorned our catalogs and website for so many years, will celebrate her 93rd birthday in November. As we prepare for retirement, our goals have not changed. We want to make sure that you continue to enjoy the sweetest, juiciest, and tastiest citrus for you and your gifting needs.
Along the way we have had the opportunity to meet so many wonderful customers and to work with so many great folks in this industry. One company that we have worked with for many years is a company by the name of Cushman Fruit Company. Whether it be sharing trucks or even helping each other out if one ran low on the day's fruit, we have had a great relationship with them. Cushman's has been packing and shipping fine fruit since the 1940's and shares the same standard of excellence that we do. Although our store will remain open for this season, we have asked the folks at Cushman's to continue with our traditions, sending you the newest addition of our catalog and to pack your fruit in the future. In fact, they packed and shipped many of the gifts you sent last year.
You may place your order at this website, or call POLICICCHIO GROVES at 321-452-4866, or call Cushman's toll free at 1-866-286-8041 or fax to 1-800-776-4329, or by coming into our store on Merritt Island.
Our heartfelt thanks go out for your past business. We hope to be of service to you again this season.
Sincerely,
Ruth Policicchio Kaplet
Carolina Policicchio
