Edible Arrangements® Celebrates National Dipped Fruit Week — October 17-24 — With $10 Dipped Fruit Promotion

WALLINGFORD, Conn., Oct. 19 /PRNewswire/ -- Treat yourself to something sweet this week! Edible Arrangements, the pioneer and leader in artistically designed fresh-fruit displays and chocolate-dipped fruit, is celebrating its National Dipped Fruit Week now through October 24.  Customers are invited to visit any Edible Arrangements store nationwide to take home a 12-piece box of dipped fruit for only $10, normally $25!

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"This is an incredible opportunity to try our famous, chocolate-dipped fruit.  Between strawberries, apples, pineapple, bananas and more, we have a great variety of delicious chocolate treats," said Steve Thomas, Vice President of Marketing for Edible Arrangements. "National Dipped Fruit Week at Edible Arrangements is just one more way to enjoy your favorite fruits and take advantage of early holiday savings."

In addition to the limited-time dipped fruit promotion, Edible Arrangements welcomes the arrival of the holiday season with a festive assortment of holiday fruit bouquets. This year marks the debut of a new, seasonal collection of Edible Arrangements holiday-themed designs. Traditional keepsake containers and designs also take center stage for any occasion, including Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah, New Year's and outdoor winter fun. Customers who place a holiday order before November 25, for pick-up or delivery in December, will receive 10 percent off their purchase when they use offer code EBSP2010.

FEATURED ARRANGEMENTS INCLUDE:

• NEW! Harvest Festival™ – A sweet way to celebrate the turn of the season, the Harvest Festival features chocolate dipped leaf shaped pineapples surrounded by colorful oranges, cantaloupe, honeydew, strawberries and grapes. (Small $81, Regular $96, Large $123)
• 8 Nights of Fruit™ – Bring the twinkling stars of Hanukkah to your celebration centerpieces with this seasonal selection of strawberries, cantaloupe, honeydew and grapes. The arrangement is topped off with golden pineapple daisies and Stars of David, and a Hanukkah balloon. (One Size $60)
• Delicious Fruit Design® in a Ceramic Snowman Keepsake with Dipped Strawberries – 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. (Small $77, Large $89)
• NEW! Very Merry Daisy™ – A festive treat perfect for the holidays, the Very Merry Daisy is filled with cantaloupe, honeydew, strawberries, grapes, a pineapple daisy and topped-off with a green chocolate covered pineapple tree. (One Size $40)

To learn more about how Edible Arrangements can help you celebrate all of your holiday events perfectly, and to find additional savings visit EdibleArrangements.com/holiday. For details about future promotions and holiday specials, visit EdibleArrangements.com, Facebook.com/DoFruit or find us on Twitter @dofruit.

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 delivering happiness no matter the season. Founded in 1999 in East Haven, Conn. by Tariq Farid, Edible Arrangements earned the 48th spot on Entrepreneur's 2009 Franchise 500® ranking. Edible Arrangements has more than 900 operating locations worldwide and is rapidly expanding with franchises across the United States, Canada, Puerto Rico, Europe, Asia and the Middle East. Customers may order arrangements by telephone 1-877-DO-FRUIT, at one of the company's retail stores, or online at EdibleArrangements.com.

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