Celebrate Christmas Season with Edible Arrangements®

Online, December 9, 2009 (Newswire.com) - Edible Arrangements, the pioneer and leader in artistically designed fresh-fruit displays and chocolate-dipped fruit, has designed the perfect solution for perplexed holiday gift-givers and party planners. From snowmen and sleighs to majestic Stars of David and New Year's count-down fun, holiday-themed bouquets of fruit offer dazzling centerpieces and tempting seasonal gifts that no one can resist.

"Edible Arrangements offers a wide variety of unique fresh fruit arrangements that deliver a smile with every bouquet," said Steve Thomas, Vice President of Marketing for Edible Arrangements. "Whether you want to sweeten your holiday centerpiece or send a special gift that will be remembered long after the holidays, our whimsical and elegant arrangements are not only beautiful, but delicious too."

The featured holiday arrangements include:

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•Delicious Fruit Design® Ceramic Snowman Keepsake - Add a touch of holiday cheer to your seasonal parties with an arrangement of strawberries, grapes, cantaloupe, honeydew and pineapple daisies all arranged in a jolly ceramic snowman keepsake container that is sure to spread holiday joy for years to come ($65, $75).

•Starry Sleighride® with Dipped Pineapple - Whether you're looking to dress your holiday table or give a special gift, the Starry Sleighride will capture the magic of the season with a bountiful selection of strawberries, cantaloupe, honeydew and grapes. Pineapple stars and daisies are hand-dipped in gourmet chocolate ($87).

•All I Want for Christmas is Fruit™ - The Starry Sleighride® is a delicious Christmas fruit bouquet overflowing with pineapple daisies and pineapple stars dipped in chocolate, grapes,cantaloupe,honeydew and half of the strawberries hand dipped in gourmet chocolate in a keepsake sleigh container accompanied by a holiday balloon. The Starry Sleighride® is the perfect gift for the holidays ($100).

•Berry Tree Bouquet® with Dipped Stars® - Perfect for Christmas or any of your holiday gift-giving needs! Enjoy pineapple stars dipped in gourmet chocolate, strawberries, cantaloupe, honeydew & grapes designed in a holiday drum ($82).

Each Edible Arrangements product is made-to-order to assure freshness; no preservatives or sweeteners are ever used. The artistically designed fruit bouquets are arranged in a reusable designer container and delivered fresh nationwide or available for pick-up at one of more than 800 Edible Arrangements locations nationwide.

Ordering Edible Arrangements is a quick, simple and delicious solution for holiday gifting and entertaining needs. Assortments are available via a toll-free number at 1-877-DOFRUIT, or online at http://ww.EdibleArrangements.com.

About Edible Arrangements

Edible Arrangements International, Inc., is the leading purveyor of delicious, high quality, artistically designed fresh fruit arrangements that are a practical and healthy gift perfect for every gift-giving occasion. Founded in 1999 in East Haven, Conn. by Tariq Farid, Edible Arrangements earned the 27th spot on Entrepreneur Magazine's 2008 Hot 100 list of Fastest-Growing Businesses in America. With more than 870 operating locations worldwide, Edible Arrangements is rapidly expanding franchises across the United States, Canada, Puerto Rico, the United Kingdom, Dubai and throughout the United Arab Emirates. Customers may order arrangements by telephone 1-877-DO-FRUIT, at one of the company's retail stores, or on-line at http://www.EdibleArrangements.com.