Thanksgiving is less than two months away: as distributors and retailers, we are officially entering the Holiday season. All signs point to a blockbuster season, as families and friends who kept apart during the worst of the Covid pandemic finally come together to celebrate. This will mean more grocery shopping, more catering orders … and more gift baskets. While they are labor-intensive, gift baskets can generate great profits, while positioning your store as a savior for busy, overwhelmed shoppers.
We’ve put together a dozen concepts to inspire you this season – Ask your reps for per-item pricing and our SRPs. Happy packing!
*Items followed by an asterisk require refrigeration.
Gift Basket Concepts
The Spicy One
Satisfy the pepperheads with this large format crate packed with every type of spicy food imaginable – salami and cheese, spreads and infused oils.
From top left to right:
| 501217 | Creminelli | Piccante Salami | 9/5.5OZ. |
| 515157 | Palacios | Hot Spanish Chorizo | 14/7.9 OZ |
| 501420 | Creminelli | Salami Minis – Chipotle | 12/2.6OZ. |
| 811006 | El Valle | Chili pepper & Lime Potato Chips | 10/140GR |
| 341844 | La Leyenda | Sheep’s Milk Cheese with Espelette* | 12/200GR |
| 611913 | Vantia | Calabrese Chili Peppers in Oil | 6/300GR |
| 801102 | Firelli | Italian Hot Sauce | 6/5OZ. |
| 271001 | Vantia | Primo Sale with Olives, Arugula & Red Peppers* | 12/500 GR |
| 490125 | Merro | Hot Anchovy Fillets in Olive Oil | 48/3.1 OZ |
| 791021 | Vantia | Spicy Arrabbiata Spread | 12/4.7 OZ |
| 792815 | Ceriello | Fra Diavolo Sauce | 12/15 OZ |
| 691107 | Partanna | Spicy Chili Olive Oil | 12/500ml |
| 470133 | Baresi | Hot Stuffed Cherry Peppers | 12/8oz |
| 581844 | Mancini | Longhots – Fried Peppers | 12/12 OZ |
| 262015 | Vantia | Grating Ricotta with Red Pepper | 10/1# |
Big Pizza
Nothing spells fun like a relaxed pizza night. Slip in your own pizza dough, and you are good to go.
From top left to right:
| 660014 | Vantia | Extra Virgin Olive Oil | 12/33.8 OZ |
| 892107 | De Cecco | Semolina Flour | 10/1KG. |
| 892108 | De Cecco | “00” Flour | 10/1KG |
| 791015 | Vantia | Green Pesto Sauce | 12/4.7 OZ |
| 801099 | Mutti | Napoli Pizza Sauce – Fresh Basil | 6/14OZ. |
| 241007 | Vantia | Pre-Sliced Fresh Mozzarella Log* | 6/1LB. |
| 801102 | Firelli | Italian Hot Sauce | 6/5OZ. |
| 801537 | D Pepino | Pizza Sauce | 12/14.5OZ. |
| 580005 | Vantia | Peperonata – Sicilian-Style Peppers | 12/12OZ. |
| 510333 | Veroni | Salame Calabrese – Medallions* | 20/3OZ. |
| 551155 | Vantia | Marinated Artichokes | 12/6.5 OZ |
| 551011 | Vantia | Sundried Tomatoes in Oil | 6/10 OZ |
| 791010 | Vantia | Sun-Dried Tomato Spread | 12/4.7 OZ |
| 551122 | Vantia | Sweet & Savory Sun-Dried Peppers | 12/10 OZ |
‘Lil Pizza
Are your shoppers on a tighter budget? This little crate picks up on the concept while reducing the amount of products.
| 791015 | Vantia | Green Pesto Sauce | 12/4.7 OZ |
| 660015 | Vantia | Extra Virgin Olive Oil | 12/16.9 OZ |
| 510333 | Veroni | Salame Calabrese – Medallions* | 20/3OZ. |
| 241007 | Vantia | Pre-Sliced Fresh Mozzarella Log* | 6/1LB. |
| 801099 | Mutti | Napoli Pizza Sauce – Fresh Basil | 6/14OZ. |
The Sicilian
A bountiful basket celebrating key specialties from the sun-drenched Mediterranean island of Sicily.
| 902815 | Torrisi | Bar Oro Coffee Beans | 12/17.5 O |
| 802045 | Dais | Large Cannoli Shells | 10/250GR |
| 842059 | Partanna | Busiate | 6/454GR. |
| 611919 | Partanna | Castelvetrano Olives – Whole | 6/12OZ. |
| 580005 | Vantia | Peperonata – Sicilian-Style Peppers | 12/12OZ. |
| 912838 | Siciliana | Sicilian Blood Orange Soda 4-Pack | 6/4PK |
| 660020 | Vantia | Extra Virgin Olive Oil Castelvetrano | 12/17OZ |
| 262010 | Vantia | Grating Ricotta | 10/1# |
| 912839 | Siciliana | Sicilian Lemon Soda 4-Pack | 6/4PL |
| 553011 | Vantia | Caponata | 12/10 OZ |
| 791105 | Vantia | White Clam Sauce | 6/9.5 OZ |
| 491807 | Vantia | Solid Tuna in Pure Olive Oil | 6/10.58 OZ |
| 271002 | Vantia | Primo Sale with Pistachio* | 12/500GR |
Emilia Romagna
Emilia-Romagna is known as “La Grassa”, The Fat one. Situated in Northern Italy, this region boasts some of the most famous Italian food exports. We’ve gathered the very best of them in this small but mighty selection.
| 510052 | Veroni | Pre-Sliced Prosciutto Italiano* | 10/4OZ. |
| 01G180 | Ambrosi | White Gold Parmigiano Reggiano Precut* | 12/7OZ |
| 821810 | Vantia | Potato Gnocchi | 12/17.5 OZ |
| 692691 | Partanna (Asaro) | White Truffle Oil | 6/250 ML |
| 510028 | Veroni | Salame di Parma* | 10/6OZ. |
| 11GB20 | Ambrosi | Grana Padano* | 16/12 |
| 711130 | Castello | Balsamic Vinegar of Modena – Gold | 6/8.5 OZ |
| 802042 | Roberto | Breadsticks | 15/4.4OZ |
Taste of Spain
All of the ingredients needed to create the ultimate Spanish Cheese & Meats board.
| 515148 | Palacios | Salchichon | 14/7.9OZ. |
| 515163 | Palacios | Pre-Sliced Serrano Ham* | 12/3.5OZ |
| 515156 | Palacios | Mild Spanish Chorizo | 14/7.9 OZ |
| 932316 | Ines Rosales | Orange Olive Oil Tortas | 10/6.3 |
| 342111 | El Torero | Quince Paste (Membrillo) | 18/8.47OZ. |
| 341844 | La Leyenda | Sheep’s Milk Cheese with Espelette* | 12/200GR |
| 341855 | Rocinante | Cabra al Vino* | 8/17.5 OZ |
| 932322 | Ines Rosales | Mini Tortas with Anise | 12/4.44OZ. |
| 341841 | La Leyenda | Sheep’s Milk Cheese with Flowers* | 8/390GR |
| 342114 | El Torero | Caramelized Pecans | 1/4.5 KG |
| 342117 | El Torero | Marcona Almonds | 2/2.3 KG |
Taste of France
International travel may have slowed down for many, but your shoppers can still go to France with a food-filled crate.
| 802792 | St Michel | Classic Madeleines | 9/250GR |
| 610007 | Pitted Olive Medley – Seasoned* | 12/7OZ. | |
| 522175 | Columbus | Felino Salame* | 4/2.5# |
| 802572 | St Michel | Classic Galette | 12/130GR |
| 802724 | St Michel | Chocolate Galette | 12/121GR |
| 36S179 | Société | Roquefort Societe – Piece* | 10/100GR. |
| 36S152 | Chatelain | Camembert* | 12/8 OZ |
Truffle Lover
Earthy, heady, and utterly seductive: nothing screams holiday gift like truffle-infused specialties from around the world!
| 811014 | El Valle | Truffle Potato Chips | 8/5.29OZ. |
| 510405 | Veroni | Salame “Tartufo” with Truffles* | 10/6OZ. |
| 271031 | MonnaLisa | Pecorino Toscano with Truffles | 9/1# |
| 692691 | Partanna | White Truffle Oil | 6/250 ML |
| 890104 | Vantia | Precooked Polenta with Porcini | 12/17.6 OZ |
| 799309 | Vantia | Porcini Mushroom Spread | 12/4.7 OZ |
Lil’ Antipasti
Nothing extra fancy, simply good foods to nosh on with a group of friends.
| 751102 | Ambrosi | Classic Parmigiano Reggiano Crisps | 6/6.4OZ. |
| 531320 | Daniele | Baby Genoa Halves* | 16/9OZ. |
| 711393 | Blaze | Balsamic Glaze | 6/7.5 OZ |
| 241007 | Vantia | Pre-Sliced Fresh Mozzarella Log* | 6/1LB. |
| 551011 | Vantia | Sundried Tomatoes in Oil | 6/10 OZ |
| 551122 | Vantia | Sweet & Savory Sun-Dried Peppers | 12/10 OZ |
| 610011 | Green Olives Stuffed with Red Peppers | 12/8.1OZ. |
Cocktail Crate
Satisfy any budding mixologist with this hefty crate filled with mixers and accoutrements such as olives and candied cherries.
| 912838 | Siciliana | Sicilian Blood Orange Soda 4-Pack | 6/4PK (330ml) |
| 912839 | Siciliana | Sicilian Lemon Soda 4-Pack | 6/4PL (330ml) |
| 905204 | Illy | Coffee Beans – Espresso | 6/8.8 OZ |
| 912239 | Galvanina | Organic Ginger Beer | 12/335ML |
| 912236 | Galvanina | Organic Tonic Water | 12/355ML |
| 912847 | San Pell | Organic Limonata | 24/200GR. |
| FB2007 | Fabbri | Amarena Cherries in Syrup | 6/8 OZ |
| 611936 | Iliada | Green Olives stuffed with Red Peppers | 12/370 GR |
| 921110 | Starlino | Maraschino Cherries | 12/400GR |
| 632012 | Pearls | Pitted Medium Green Olives | 12/6 OZ |
| 611912 | Vantia | Whole Green Castelvetrano Olives | 6/7.05OZ JRS |
| FB2017 | Fabbri | Ginger in Syrup | 6/8 OZ. |
Bloody Mary
Perhaps we should have called this one hair of the dog? After a night of revelry, nothing soothes the soul like a strong Bloody Mary.
| 801009 | Mutti | Passata | 12/24.5OZ |
| 748201 | Caber | Seasonello Herbal Sea Salt | 6/10.5 OZ |
| 611937 | Iliada | Green Olives Stuffed with Garlic | 12/370 GR |
| 801102 | Firelli | Italian Hot Sauce | 6/5OZ. |
| 491105 | Vantia | Baby Clams in Natural Juices | 6/9.5 OZ |
| 470147 | Baresi | Capers in Vinegar | 12/2oz |
Chocolate Lover
Sweet tooth anyone? This beautiful box contains chocolate in every shape and form: creamy milk chocolate, rich Italian cookies, velvety chocolate spread.
| 950312 | Caffarel | Gianduia Pralines | 8/4.4OZ. |
| 955012 | Pan Ducale | Chocolate Chip Cantuccini – Biscotti | 12/8.8 OZ |
| 932271 | Mulino B | Pan di Stelle Biscocrema Cookies | 10/5.93OZ |
| 956535 | Ltl Pepi | Chocolate Pizzelle | 12/9 OZ |
| 9C5758 | Perugina | Milk Chocolate Bar | 12/3.5 OZ |
| 802795 | Banchini | Chocolate Cookies | 6/225GR |
| 957105 | Loacker | Gran Pasticceria Noir Orange | 12/3.5 OZ |
| 802724 | St Michel | Chocolate Galette | 12/121GR |
| 951830 | Pan Di Stelle | Pan di Stelle Crème | 10/11.64 |