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Gifting Foods & Beverages
What if there was a way to combine what you feel when eating and your emotions when receiving a gift?
Well, thanks to some of the AGHA’s Food & Beverage exhibitors, your retail store could make that a reality. Our exhibitors offer the best of both worlds, as Josh & Sue Gourmet Selection put it, “it’s the gift that keeps on giving.”
Food and beverage gifts give someone the chance to indulge. In a busy world, we’re all looking for the small things that bring us joy. For Australian Harvest Fine Foods, food gifts are ideal as
they tick so many boxes: the most obvious, everyone eats, they can be considered a special treat…don’t we all need a little treat time from time?
This joy and indulgence are exactly what AGHA exhibitors hope to bring.
In the gifting industry, there has been a steady increase in the gifting of food and beverages. This market has many opportunities for growth offering customisation, international flavours and shared experiences.
Fab Slabs is the perfect gift when promoting shared experiences. Universal and 100% Australian Made and owned, their wide range of antibacterial, toxic and chemical free boards can be used to serve homemade charcuterie boards during girls’ nights or brunch. With international reach, Fab Slabs shows how important shared experiences are.
You can also offer consumers the experience of baking with Sweet Health’s easy-to-bake mixes! This is an ethical approach to baking, resulting in less food wastage. Sweet Health highlights that
in today’s society everyone has everything, and most cupboards are already so cluttered... food gifts are consumable (hence won’t clutter the cupboard)…everyone has to eat and people like sweet treats so generally a food gift won’t go to waste.
Further, gourmet foods add a luxurious touch to any gift. According to Gourmet & Lifestyle Brands, retailers can help customers select the ideal gift by offering a selection of gourmet products to suit a diverse range of tastes and budget. Gourmet & Lifestyle Brand’s wide assortment of gourmet gifts includes everything from classic Italian Panettone from Borgo de Medici, and Australia’s best Christmas Bon Bons from Mistletoe & Merry, through to the finest Gingerbread from Gingerbread Folk in the Blue Mountains.
In the beverage sector, Drinkmate Australia is changing the game.
Unlike many other carbonation systems that are designed specifically for water, Drinkmate allows you to carbonate virtually any beverage. This includes water, juices, cocktails, wine, and more. This versatility gives users the freedom to create a wide range of carbonated drinks tailored to their preferences.
For example, instead of opting for sugary sodas, Drinkmate guides consumers to a healthier option. As a result of this versatility, it’s of no surprise that they’ve been voted one of the best, most versatile soda makers by the New York Times, CNN, Forbes, People Magazine and Epicurious.
Alcohol is another popular form of beverage gifts. Brunswick Aces are the experts in Gin. Through their love of food and drinks, a group of neighbours decided to create a brand that was truly for everyone. Starting in a garage and building their own equipment, they developed the world’s only distillery offering both alcoholic and non-alcoholic gin.
The best thing about gifting beverages is that you get to immediately enjoy them with your friends and family.
Whether it be a gourmet treat, shared experience, gin or turning a classic orange juice into a soft drink, you can find what your consumers want - Joy & Indulgence at the AGHA Melbourne Gift Fair 2024!
