Businesses have many options when it comes to providing corporate gifts to other businesses and important contacts. An organic gift basket is a corporate gift that shows your appreciation for the contact and the environment. Purchasing an organic gift basket as a corporate gift provides support to local organic growers.

Though organic gift baskets are reasonably priced, they look expensive. The pricing and costs of organic gift baskets depend on the type of fruit you choose, plus any other gifts or food you include. You can add other items to an organic gift basket including:

1. Nuts, candies and other snack food.

2. Small gifts, such as stuffed animals or flowers.

3. Wine or cheese to supplement organic gift baskets.

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Choose fruit-only organic gifts baskets

If you want to impress a corporate guest but do not have a lot of money in the budget, consider an small organic fruit basket that only contains fruit. These baskets are great for those that are unsure about including nuts and snacks due to allergies. Fruit only baskets are also very affordable, costing only $25 to $30 for 16 to 20 pieces of fruit.

I recommend: Cherry Moon Farms offers a simple fruit-only basket called the Organic Fruit Sampler. The Organic Trade Association offers a fact sheet that explains the environmental and health benefits to choosing organic fruits and vegetables, as does the Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association.

Consider organic gift baskets that offer additional snacks

To add variety to your gift, consider fruit baskets that also contain other snacks. Additional snacks for organic fruit baskets can include nuts, candies, cookies and tea. Many fruit baskets suppliers try to make sure that additional snacks will complement the type of fruit included. Baskets with additional snacks range from $35 to $75, depending on what's included.

I recommend: Eco Express offers an organic fruit basket that also has organic chocolate and organic trail mix. It also offers a few fruit-only options. Love to Know offers a guide on choosing organic food gift baskets, what to include and where to purchase pre-made baskets.

Explore organic gift baskets that include wine

If you really want to impress a corporate guest or VIP, choose an organic basket that includes wine. Sometimes the wine is also organic, which helps bring the theme together. Organic fruit baskets that include wine can cost $75 or more, depending on the type of wine included.

I recommend: Gourmet Gift Baskets offers a basket that includes an organic Cabernet, fruit, and a selection of almonds, crackers and cheese. The Organic Wine Company offers information and advice on how to choose wine, particularly the organic variety.

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• •  When choosing organic gift baskets, make sure the fruit has been certified as organic, so you know you are getting what you paid for.

Many of your employees and clients are becoming more health conscious so why not give them organic gift baskets and show you really care about their health and wellness? Organic gift baskets can include anything from organic foods to wine and other treats.

When planning to buy organic gift baskets, here are some things to consider:

1. Give organic gift baskets filled from exotic fruits, nuts, sparkling ciders or wines.

2. Find gift bag providers that create organic gift baskets that promote health and wellness.

3. Learn about organic gift baskets made for clients with special needs or health concerns.

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Give organic gift baskets made with exotic fruits and nuts or wine

Because of concerns with pesticides and the freshness of fruits, many people are starting to buy organic fruits. Some even say that organic fruits taste better than fruits that have been grown using inorganic methods. If you're looking for a great gift idea for an organic gift basket, buying one filled with delicious organic fruits, nuts and even organic wine is a great way to start.

I recommend: Purchase organic fruit baskets from GiftBaskets.com, which has a wide selection you can search through on its organic gift basket list. Organic Style also has many kinds of organic gift basket arrangements to choose from. EcoExpress sells organic wines in its gift baskets. All three of these companies offer combination gift baskets that have organic fruits, nuts and organic wines or sparkling ciders.

Buy valued clients and employees organic gift baskets that promote health and wellness

For clients and employees who have health concerns, or if you just want to give a health-conscious gift, buy from an organic gift baskets provider that specializes in selling gift baskets designed to promote wellness.

I recommend: Search through Well Baskets' organic gift baskets list to find information about its variety of strictly organic gift baskets. The Healthy Basket sells wellness gift baskets that can be created for any occasion and at all price points.

Find organic gift baskets for those with special needs

If you know that a client or an employee has certain lifestyle preferences or health concerns, buy them an organic gift basket that meets those special needs. You can find these specialty gift baskets by searching through an online organic gift baskets directory.

I recommend: Purchase a diabetic-themed gift basket filled with sugar-free and healthy items at A Basket Wrap, or buy an Ultimate Healthy Gift Basket or any of the many health-specific baskets that GormetGiftBaskets.com sells on its site. You can get baskets for pain relief and even ones for cancer patients. Karma Organic Gift Boxes sells a variety of organic gift baskets for vegan customers.

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• •  To find even more organic gift baskets information, visit your local health food store. Many of them are now selling organic gift baskets or would know of other retailers in your community that sell them.

With a growing number of people discovering the benefits of consuming organic products, organic gift baskets just make a lot of sense. Give them to employees, business associates or customers who you know always lean toward organic products. Give them to people who have expressed interest in organic products but haven't yet taken the leap. If your company uses organic products, use organic gift baskets as one aspect of your company branding.

Both the simplicity and the difficulty of giving these gifts lies in the many different organic gift baskets types and styles. Because organic products include pastas, fruits and vegetables, meat, wine, linens, napkins, clothes and towels, the possibilities seem endless when considering what type of organic gift basket to get. You can purchase themed baskets for holidays and events, or you can select baskets based on food preferences like chocoholics, pasta lovers or beer drinkers. This guide looks at three primary categories of baskets:

1. Bath and body organic gift baskets.

2. Organic gift baskets that focus on food.

3. Organic gift baskets with clothing or other fiber products.

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Surprise valued employees with organic gift baskets for pampering

For those who appreciate soothing scents, lotions, bath gels and other pampering products, these baskets will truly please those who receive them.

I recommend: Through OrganicDirect, you can select a basket, ribbon and wrap for a custom basket filled with anything the company sells. Its natural and organic personal products include bath salts, oils and scrubs, lotions and moisturizers and lip balms and glosses. To give a gift of relaxation, consider the Body and Soul gift basket from It's Only Natural Gifts. The basket contains a beeswax candle, body polish, Dead Sea salts, soaps, loofah and chocolate. The Natural Gift Baskets offers still another solution for beautiful basket arrangements with organic soaps, lotions and more.

Win over clients with organic gift baskets filled with their favorite foods

Decide what types of foods and/or beverages mean the most to the intended gift recipient, and then order a basket filled with snacks, sweets, meals, teas, coffees, wines or beers.

I recommend: Order organic fruit and nut baskets with in-season traditional and exotic fruits from Cherry Moon Farms. Gourmet food lovers will really enjoy the deluxe organic gift basket from GourmetGiftBaskets.com that comes filled with preserves, crackers, nuts, cookies, honey, breakfast tea, salsa and more. Create a healthy organic basket online that includes health foods, bath items or reading and listening material offered by Well Baskets – the perfect gift solution for a heart-healthy, get-well, pain-relief, athlete, birthday, cancer-patient or other themed organic gift basket to send just the right message.

Think outside the box when considering organic gift baskets

Some events make perfect opportunities for non-food gift baskets. If you can't find the basket you think someone would like, create it yourself using organic products you buy locally or order online.

I recommend: For a pregnant employee, client or business associate, check out the organic baby gift basket from The Spunky Monkey. The natural wicker basket holds a blanket, bib, toy, washcloth and skin care product -- all organic. For a garden lover or someone who just bought a new home, get them started on a garden with the Green Your Garden Organic Basket from Pemberton Farms. It includes earth friendly insecticide/fungicide, fertilizer and hand sanitizer.

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• •  When deciding among different types of organic gift baskets, don't just focus on the contents; think about the basket itself, too. Look for baskets, packaging and wrapping materials that are organic, reusable or recyclable for a totally earth-friendly gift basket.

Organic gift baskets are very popular with environmentally conscious consumers and those seeking a healthier lifestyle. They are widely available with options for every age group. An organic gift basket may include food like organic fruit, wine, cheese or nuts. Some include organic body care products for adults or babies. Organic baby gift baskets often include organic blankets, diapers and toys. There is also a variety of great organic gift options for those on special diets, such as vegan or gluten-free gifts.

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Organic

In general terms, organic refers to items grown or manufactured without harmful chemicals. The USDA requires that those who label their products as organic adhere to organic standards.

I recommend: For more information about what makes a product organic, visit the Organic Trade Association.

Organic wine

To add a touch of class to your organic gift, consider adding a bottle of organic wine. It is more common to see wines made from organic grapes than a fully organic wine, because organic wine must not have any added sulfites. Due to shelf stability, most wines contain added sulfites.

I recommend: To learn more about organic wines, visit The Organic Wine Company.

Vegan

A number of organic gift baskets contain vegan products. Vegan refers to a person who does not eat meat or animal products, such as eggs or cheese. Most vegans also do not use products made of animal products, like leather or wool. Environmental and health concerns make organic gift baskets the perfect choice for most vegans.

I recommend: For more information on why people choose to become vegan, visit Vegan Action.

Gluten-free

Gluten is the protein in wheat and many other grains. Many people have varying degrees of gluten allergy or sensitivity and are on a gluten-free diet, meaning that most crackers and cookies found in traditional gift baskets are not suitable. Many organic gift baskets use labels to identify gluten-free products.

I recommend: Learn more about gluten-free diets by browsing the information at Jackson Siegelbaum Gastroenterology.

Organic nuts and cheeses

Manufacturers of organic nuts grow the crop without harmful pesticides. Organic cheese must come from the milk of cows not treated with hormones or routine antibiotics. Due to food allergies and diet restrictions, you should only give baskets containing organic nuts and cheeses to people you know can safely consume them.

I recommend: NutsOnline can help you discover all the possibilities in organic nuts, including wild jungle peanuts. Diamond Organics offers a wide variety of organic cheeses.

Organic baby gift basket

Many parents prefer organic gifts for their new baby. Options for organic baby gift baskets abound. Organic blankets, clothes, toys, diapers and baby care products can all be part of a gift basket for the new arrival.

I recommend: Stork Baby Gift Baskets offers a variety of organic baby gift baskets for easy gift giving.