Diamond Organics 9-pound Organic Fruit Sampler

Diamond Organics' organic fruit sampler includes nine pounds of juicy, high-quality fruit that is attractively presented and carefully packed (though it comes in a box rather than a basket). Reviews also call the California-grown fruit a good value, although reviewers admit that shipping fruit is an expensive business, and you could probably buy fruit of similar quality for far less at a local specialty grocer. Still, fruit samplers are a healthy, festive gift. Diamond Organics' assortments vary by season, but the fall basket may include persimmons, tropical fruit, apples, pears, kiwis, and citrus. If you'd like to send gourmet tidbits instead of fruit, reviewers point to iGourmet's International Classic Gift Basket (*est. $70, including shipping).

We read reviews of Diamond Organics' fruit in The Wall Street Journal, the consumer forums at CookingLight.com, OrganicPicks.com, and the food blog ForkandBottle.com. The Wall Street Journal's review is the largest and the most detailed, and editors rate the ordering experience, shipping cost and time, and the company's return policy. It's worth noting that when you call Diamond Organics, you don't have to wade through numerous voice prompts to reach a customer-service representative. Consumers are united in their praise of Diamond Organics' fruit, which they say lasts even longer than they anticipated.