Melissa's Produce Deluxe Exotic and Tropical Fruit Basket Review

Sending a normal fruit basket feels a little uninspired, so I looked into Melissa's Produce's Deluxe Exotic and Tropical Fruit Basket ($84.49), which is built specifically around the harder-to-find fruit the company is known for sourcing rather than the usual apples and oranges.

What's Inside the Basket

Depending on seasonal availability, the basket can include items like Asian pear, baby pineapple, blood orange, cherimoya, feijoas, kiwis, kumquats, lychees, mango, papaya, passion fruit, persimmons, pomegranate, rambutans, specialty bananas, and dragon fruit. That's a genuinely varied mix, and it means the exact contents will shift a bit through the year based on what's actually in season.

Presentation and Size

The fruit arrives arranged in a woven basket, wrapped in cellophane with a colorful ribbon, and weighs approximately 7-8 lbs total — enough to make it feel substantial as a gift rather than a token gesture.

What I Liked

• Focuses on genuinely exotic, less common fruit instead of a standard grocery-store mix
• Sizable basket at roughly 7-8 lbs, so it doesn't feel skimpy for the price
• Ready-to-gift presentation with woven basket, cellophane, and ribbon included

What Could Be Better

• Exact fruit selection depends on seasonal availability, so it won't be identical every time you order
• Exotic fruit can be less familiar to some recipients, so it's best for someone who already enjoys trying new produce

Final Verdict

If you're sending a gift to someone who already appreciates good produce, or just want to try fruit you can't normally find at a regular grocery store, the Deluxe Exotic and Tropical Fruit Basket is a solid way to do it. Check out the Deluxe Exotic and Tropical Fruit Basket, or browse Melissa's Produce's full range of gift baskets for other options.