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What they say:

"Hale Indian River Groves is located in Indian River County near Vero Beach and Wabasso, the very heart of the famous Indian River Citrus Belt -- a relatively small but premier citrus producing area in Florida. Hale Groves is fortunate to have a special combination of rich soil, ample water supply, and moderate climate - very rarely reaching a freezing temperature. All this, combined with our modern grove management, are contributing factors that make our oranges and grapefruit the juiciest and best tasting you will find"

What they say:

"We stock the largest name brands in the coffee and tea world such as Starbucks, Millstone, Folgers, Maxwell House and Green Mountain Coffee Roasters just to name a few. We have been in business for over 25 years, so you are dealing with a company who has an experienced presence in the coffee world. We are BBB accredited, and have an excellent customer service record. We have very competitive prices and offer free gifts with all shipments $125+"

What they say:

"We started in 1994 with an online subscription service offering micro-brew beers, today our Beer of the Month club is # 1 in the country. We also offer five more clubs on our site – wine, flowers, cheese, chocolate, cigars. Flexible memberships, outstanding products and a unique gourmet focus set us apart."

What they say:

"The Fruit Company has been in the orchard business since 1942 and offers a selection of products and gifts that consist of Fruit Baskets, Gift Towers, Gift Boxes, Gourmet Gift Baskets, Premium Fruit Gifts, Cheesecake and Monthly Fruit Clubs. All of the products are direct from our orchards in the Hood River Valley, The Fruit Company takes a unique, fresh, approach to fruit baskets and gifts. Filled with the World’s Finest Fruit, our fruit and gourmet gifts are guaranteed to make a lasting impression.

The Fruit Company’s products have been featured on the cover of Oprah’s “O” magazine holiday gift guide and our website has been recognized by Internet Retailer as a “Best of Web”."

What they say:

"Over 3,000 customers on our website rave that Mighty Leaf crafts the most flavorful and delicious artisan blended teas. Dedicated to infusing life into an ancient art, Mighty Leaf has created the award winning silken and biodegradable Tea Pouch™ appreciated by tea lovers everywhere. Filled with the world’s finest whole tea leaves, herbs, fruits and flavors too big for ordinary tea bags, our Tea Pouch™ appeals to our consumers looking for a extraordinary gourmet tea experience - one rivaling their introduction to gourmet coffee.

Our teas are found in retail stores (Whole Foods, Nordstrom etc.), cafes and restaurants and luxury hotel and spas nationwide. As winner of awards including Specialty Coffee Association’s "Best New Packaging" for tea pouches and Cooks Illustrated" best plain black tea, Mighty Leaf delivers the ultimate in innovation and quality. Tea connoisseurs can choose from a wide selection of the highest quality tea pouches, loose tea, iced tea, teaware and unique tea gifts. We also offer tea mixers, wellness blends and pampering spa products."

What they say:

"One of the country's #1 seafood restaurants.

Legal Sea Foods is proud to stay at the #1 spot in Boston's Zagat Survey for 2005/06. Legal Sea Foods has set the standard for quality and freshness with seafood and gourmet products that our customers love.

Popular items ranging from lobster packages to desserts, sauces, and spices."

What they say:

"Peapod was founded in 1989 and is America's largest online internet grocery shopping and delivery service. We service Chicagoland, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New York, New Jersey, Washington, DC, Maryland, Virginia

Save Time! Save Money! Save Hassles! Please visit our website for more information."

What they say:

"A retailer that according to Alexa Research is the number one destination for tea online. But don't take our word for this. Please view Adagio Teas’ profile on BizRate, Epinions and Amazon."

What they say:

"The World's #1 Home Micro Brewery. With over 400,000 home-brewing kits installed our competition doesn't even come close. We back our product up with an unconditional guarantee, and we supply our customers additional mixes and accessories so they can use their kit over and over again."

What they say:

"Safeway.com makes it easy to get quality groceries, fresh produce, meat and seafood delivered to homes and businesses. Great for busy families and individuals short on time or anyone that wants a quick and easy way to do the weekly grocery shopping. All first time customers get free delivery on their first order (minimum order size $50)."

What they say:

"We have over 6,000 products and growing! Backed by amazing customer service that is there to answer customer’s questions."

What they say:

"The Wine Enthusiast is the ultimate wine cellar, wine accessories and unique gift guide. In business for over 20 years, The Wine Enthusiast is home to the widest selection of wine accessories, wine cellars, and other unique gift items."

What they say:

"Vons.com is back!

Online grocery shopping and home delivery is perfect for busy families, individuals short on time or anyone that wants a quick and easy way to do the weekly grocery shopping. We make it easy to get quality groceries, fresh produce, meat and seafood delivered to homes and businesses. Customers will find the same quality products, in-store prices and VonsClub Card savings online since their order is handpicked from their local Vons store.

All first-time customers get a promotion code good for free delivery on their first order (minimum order size $50). So join today and start earning up to $7 on every delivery.

PLEASE NOTE: Delivery service is available in select regions:
Los Angeles, CA
San Diego, CA
Las Vegas, NV"

What they say:

"Genuardis.com makes it easy to get quality groceries, fresh produce, meat and seafood delivered to homes and businesses.

Our service is ideal for busy families and individuals short on time or anyone that wants a quick and easy way to do the weekly grocery shopping. Complete wellness center and healthy recipes for families, individual dietary needs, men, women and children.

All first time customers get free delivery on their first order (minimum order size $50). Plus, we offer seasonal promotions and sweepstakes.

PLEASE NOTE: Delivery service is available in the Greater Philadelphia Metropolitan Area"

What they say:

"At Home Bistro, our inspirations - be they European, Asian, Southwestern, New England - and our use of the freshest local ingredients have led to an ever-growing menu of unique items.

In these busy times, it's a challenge to put dinner on the table every night. If Home Bistro can prepare your dinner even once a week, then we've truly accomplished something."

What they say:

"The #1 gift for all occasions……FOOD. The Wisconsin Cheeseman has been in the food gift business for over 60 years"

What they say:

"StarbucksStore.com, an alliance between Seattle-based Starbucks Coffee Company and Marina Del Rey-based Cooking.com, allows customers to order the complete line-up of Starbucks® whole bean and ground coffees and have them delivered to their home for added convenience. The site provides detailed descriptions of each coffee, including country of origin or characteristics of the blends, as well as flavor notes and suggestions for other coffees that match preferred taste profiles. StarbucksStore.com offers a guaranteed, easy-to-shop site and efficient, affordable delivery every time."

What they say:

"Mrs. Beasley's has been supplying Gift Baskets of fresh baked mini muffins, cookies and brownies to Hollywood celebrities for over 30 years. Mrs. Beasley's offer an extensive collection of gift baskets, towers and tins containing Cookies, Cakes, Brownies and Candy as well as Miss Grace Lemon Cakes, Wine and Snack baskets."

What they say:

"Teavana offers gourmet, loose-leaf teas, teapots, and tea accessories. Teas are a healthy and delicious alternative to other drinks and are rapidly growing in popularity. At Teavana, we use only the freshest, highest quality teas for the best taste and health benefits.

Among other things, Teavana.com sells: fresh teas; tea of the month clubs (great gift idea); teapots (cast iron, porcelain, ceramic, china, more); unique tea gift sets; tea cups (porcelain, ceramic, unique, more); sake sets; trivets, coasters, and serving trays; sugar, honey, and sweeteners; tea storage tins, teapot warmers; tea kettles, makers, and infusers; books and music concerning tea."

What they say:

"Boca Java was founded out of the simple pursuit of the perfect cup of gourmet coffee.

It starts with our innovative roast-to-order process. Coffee is considered “Roaster Fresh” for approximately 45 days after roasting. To ensure you get the best cup of coffee, we don’t start roasting until you order. We also label each bag with the date your coffee was roasted on or “born”. Each bag has a certificate showing when the coffee was “born”."

What they say:

"One of Montana’s oldest cattle ranches, La Cense Beef is located in the heart of the Montana's renowned beef producing region. La Cense Beef is built on a longstanding and proud history of cattle ranching with a deep commitment to quality."

What they say:

"Signature Wines is the premier provider of fine wines with distinctive personalized labels. We partner with some of the world's most respected winemakers to provide world-class wines with stunning label design that can be personalized for any event or occasion. Signature Wines also operates the Sunset Wine Club, a unique food and wine experience emphasizing quality wines hand-selected and paired with unique recipes and menus chosen by the experts at Sunset Magazine."

What they say:

"Join the healthy eating revolution! We have been in business since 1929 and sell much more than just nuts!"

What they say:

"Founded in 1993, CoffeeAM.com is the world's largest online gourmet coffee & tea company. We roast, blend, and flavor all of our own coffees as well as blend and create our own line of gourmet teas. Additionally, we offer Tazo Teas, Bunn commercial coffee equipment, Capresso coffee makers, gourmet candies, Tortuga Rum Cakes, and many other great coffee and tea related gifts. CoffeeAM.com is the perfect choice for your home, office, or business, and guaranteed to be your favorite coffee! We have earned the trust of over 250,000 customers who have enjoyed our coffees and teas by purchasing direct from the source (us)."

What they say:

"AAA Fruit Baskets offers fast, nationwide delivery of fresh fruit and wine baskets. Same-day service is available for some products."