Client thank you food gifts work best when they follow a real event, such as a project close, renewal or referral, and respect the client's gift rules. A dozen Alphonso mangoes, from Rs 1,849, suits most thank-yous. Our 2027 season opens on 1 February 2027.
Most corporate gift articles start from the gift. This one starts from the reason you are saying thank you. A gift sent after a closed project reads differently from one sent at a renewal or after a referral, and the right box, the right person and the right note change with it. For the general case for gifting clients with Alphonso, see our article on the corporate Alphonso mango gift article. This one is about triggers, recipient tiers, gift rules and message wording. Prices are "from" prices and can change; check the product page for the current price.
When a thank-you gift makes sense
A thank-you gift lands best when it follows something specific that the client did or that you finished together. Common triggers:
| Trigger | What the gift says | A sensible pick |
|---|---|---|
| Project completed or delivered | Thanks for working with us through to the end | One dozen Ratnagiri Alphonso or Devgad Alphonso to the main contact |
| Contract renewal | Thanks for staying with us | A larger grade for the decision maker, a standard dozen for the day-to-day contact |
| Referral or introduction | Thanks for vouching for us | A dozen to the person who referred you, sent soon after the introduction |
| Work anniversary with the client | Thanks for the time we have worked together | A dozen Alphonso or Kesar for a smaller team |
| Milestone on the client's side, such as a launch | Congratulations, and thanks for including us | A dozen Alphonso with a short congratulation note |
If you do not have a reason, a gift can feel like a nudge. A thank-you is stronger when the note can name what you are thanking them for.
Matching the gift to the recipient
Not every person at a client company should get the same box. A simple three-tier approach avoids both over- and under-gifting:
- The decision maker or senior sponsor. A larger grade of Ratnagiri Alphonso or Devgad Alphonso. The size of the fruit is part of the message here. Our dozens run up to Rs 5,399 for the largest Ratnagiri option, and the order-online page has bigger listings up to Rs 10,499.
- The day-to-day contact. A standard dozen of Alphonso, from Rs 1,849. This is the person who did the most work with you, so do not skip them for a more senior name.
- A wider team. A lower-cost box such as Kesar from Rs 999 per box, or one shared box per team, if the client's rules allow it.
A dozen of ours weighs roughly 1.8 to 3.3 kg depending on grade, so a bigger grade changes both the look and the price. We do not use carbide. Our Alphonso mangoes are ripened naturally on hay beds. For setting a budget per person, see budget per person.
Check the client's gift policy first
Many companies, especially larger or regulated ones, limit what employees may accept, or require gifts to be declared. We do not know any client's rules, and you should not guess. Before you order:
- Ask your contact, or check your client's code of conduct, whether gifts are allowed and whether there is a value limit.
- If gifts to individuals are not allowed, consider a shared box addressed to the team or the office, or skip the gift and send a written thank-you.
- Avoid sending a gift while a tender, a negotiation or a contract decision is open, since it can be read as an inducement.
- Keep your own records of what was sent and why, in line with your company's policy.
Food gifts are usually easier to accept than other presents because they can be shared, but that is a convenience, not a rule. The policy decides.
Wording the thank-you note
Send the note yourself, by email or message, when the box is dispatched. A thank-you that comes from you personally means more than text added to a parcel. A good note is short, names the reason, and does not ask for anything. Three examples you can adapt:
- After a project. "Thank you for the way you worked with us on the project. A box of Alphonso mangoes is on its way as a small thank-you from all of us."
- At a renewal. "We are glad to continue working with you. A box of Alphonso mangoes is on its way to mark the renewal."
- After a referral. "Thank you for introducing us to your colleague. A box of Alphonso mangoes is on its way to you."
Keep the business ask out of the note. If you also want to discuss a new project, do it in a separate message.
Timing and delivery
Fresh Alphonso is harvested about February to June, with the best supply from March to May. Our 2027 season opens on 1 February 2027. Outside the season we do not sell fresh Alphonso, so a project that closes in, say, October will need a different plan.
Here is how to handle that:
- Send the written thank-you now, and tell the client the mangoes will follow in the season. The box then becomes a second, separate gesture.
- If you need something to send in the off-season, Alphonso pulp tins are available all year from Rs 590, but they are not fresh fruit and may not suit a senior client.
- In the season, order ahead. We dispatch by Blue Dart, and about 65% of Indian PIN codes get next-day delivery. Check your PIN code at checkout. We cannot promise a delivery date.
- Confirm the recipient's address, PIN code and a phone number, and, where possible, a working day on which someone will be present. Fresh fruit should not sit at a reception.
If you send to an office, ask whether the building receives parcels. If you send to a home address, check that the client is comfortable with that. If a box arrives damaged, report it within 24 hours of delivery through the contact page.
What to ask any supplier before you order client gifts
- Which variety, origin and grade is the fruit, and how many pieces are in the box?
- What is the full delivered price per box, including any delivery charge?
- Can you send to several addresses, and how do you handle the invoice? Ask for the terms in writing, since they differ by supplier.
- What is the window for reporting damage?
- How is GST handled? With us, there is no GST on fresh mangoes; GST applies on shipping for corporate gifting orders, and the invoice shows it.
- How is the supplier verified? We hold a GI Authorised User certificate AU/5974/GI/139/260 (GI No. 139), listed on the Brand Facts page.
For a fuller comparison of suppliers, read how to choose a corporate gift supplier. For festive client gifting, see corporate festive mango gifts.
How we can help
For a single client gift, pick Ratnagiri Alphonso or Devgad Alphonso and order from the product page. For several clients, several cities or specific dates, use the gift enquiry form and tell us your quantity, cities and dates; we will reply with what we can do. Our corporate gifting guide and gifting page give more background, and the mango collection shows the whole range. We supply restaurants and hotels as well as gift buyers.
People also ask
What is a good thank-you gift for a client?
A good thank-you gift follows a real event, such as a project close or renewal, fits the client's gift rules and arrives with a short personal note. A dozen Alphonso mangoes, from Rs 1,849, is a common choice in season. Outside the season, send the note first and the mangoes later.
What food gifts can I send to clients?
Fresh Alphonso mangoes are a seasonal option, from Rs 1,849 a dozen, with Kesar from Rs 999 per box. Cashews and Alphonso pulp tins, from Rs 590, are available outside the fresh season. Check the client's gift policy first, since some companies limit what staff can accept.
Is it appropriate to gift a client after a renewal?
Often yes, if the client's rules allow gifts and no decision is still pending. A renewal is a natural moment to say thank you. Keep the gift proportionate and the note short, and ask your contact about the client's policy first, especially in larger or regulated companies.
How do I choose gifts for different levels of client contacts?
Match the gift to the role. Give the decision maker a larger grade of Alphonso, the day-to-day contact a standard dozen, and a wider team a lower-cost box or one shared box. Do not skip the person who did the most work with you.
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Written by Prashant Powle, founder of AlphonsoMango.in. Last reviewed October 2026.