Every season brings its own opportunities, but few are as full of potential as the winter holidays. For food businesses across Canada, the last quarter of the year isn’t just about selling more; it’s about inspiring your customers to see your products as meaningful gifts.
Think about it this way: when someone gives your product as a gift, they’re also giving your story. A jar of infused honey from British Columbia’s Kootney region isn’t just honey, it’s the taste of summer shared at a winter table. A bag of locally roasted coffee becomes a cozy morning ritual from a small family in Quebec, wrapped in care.
Start by showing people how your products look as gifts.
You can pre-package your own gift boxes, of course, but you can also encourage customers to build their own gift packs-perhaps three jars of jam for a breakfast basket. You can even provide small cards or tags for them to add a personal note.
Your products already combine naturally with each other- three jam flavours together, or your best-selling hot sauce paired with a spice blend and local tortilla chips. But the key is intentional storytelling. A “Breakfast Lover’s Collection” tells a more powerful story than “Our Three Favourites.” Both may work, but for different reasons.
Simple packaging goes a long way. Kraft boxes, cellophane with ribbon, and even reusable cloth bags will all work. What matters is that products look like they belong together.
And don’t stop there, help your retailers do the same. Send them a simple holiday marketing plan with photos, captions, and display ideas. The easier you make it for them to merchandise your products as gifts, the more likely they’ll be to feature them front and centre!
Whether your products are on shelves in Halifax, Toronto, Calgary, or Vancouver, the easier you make it for your retail partners to merchandise your products as gifts, the more visibility and sales you’ll gain.
This season, your role is part maker, part storyteller. You’re not just selling food, you’re helping Canadians give something local, personal, and full of heart.
Want to make your products gift-worthy this season? We can help, from logo, label, and packaging design to marketing strategies that move product.
Contact Us: hello@farmfooddrink.ca
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