Holiday gift-giving can feel tricky, but it doesn’t have to be! Sometimes the perfect gift pops into your head right away, and other times you need a little inspiration. That’s where holiday gift baskets come in. Whether you’re thanking a host or spreading cheer during the holidays, they’re customizable, thoughtful, and fit for any occasion.
Curated with care, these baskets can be filled with gourmet ingredients, artisanal snacks, or indulgent surprises that delight every foodie. Food gifts are always a hit because they let recipients enjoy flavours they might not splurge on themselves. With a well-chosen basket, you’re not just giving food. You’re giving joy, discovery, and a little luxury.
This holiday season, our stores make gift-giving easy and delicious. You’ll discover our selection of pre-made holiday gift baskets filled with Farm Boy favourites—excellent for the food lovers in your life. Prefer something personal? Go the DIY route and create your own! Simply stroll through our departments for inspiration and load up on culinary treasures. Every location is filled with products that we think you’ll love!
Plus, don’t forget to browse our Farm Boy Digital Flyer Page for seasonal savings! You’ll find exceptional produce that brings you closer to the farm, along with local selections that are simply good food from good neighbours.
Blog Overview
- Farm Boy has many food-related gift options for any occasion including holidays, host-gifting, birthdays, and more.
- For the winter holiday season, find plenty of limited-time seasonal products and offerings such as pre-made holiday gift baskets that make gifting easy.
- Create your own themed gifts for pasta lovers, sweets lovers, spice lovers, and more.
- Make your own Farm Boy 12-Day Advent Calendar featuring beloved favourites from the Farm Boy Private Label.
Farm Boy Foodie Gift Tips
- For food-related gifts, it’s best to pick items with a longer shelf life so the recipient can enjoy them at their convenience.
- Common gift basket goods include cured meats, preserves, sweets, and more!
- Select a range of products that are both adventurous and familiar to offer more variety and the ability to try something new.
- Purchase Farm Boy™ Holiday Gift Baskets and add more products for extra personalization.
- If you opt for some baked treats, go for long-lasting options like traditional panettone—a seasonal Italian sweetbread/cake hybrid.
Gourmet Gift Ideas For: The Pasta Lover
For the chef, the host, or the pasta lover, Farm Boy offers a collection of Italian-inspired holiday gifts that bring rustic charm to the table. Filled with herbaceous sauces, quality pasta, and authentic flavours, these items are sourced directly from Italian artisans. Plus, they’re a great way to indulge in traditionally crafted items that deliver a trattoria-worthy tasting experience.
Farm Boy™ Pesto
Made with simple ingredients, our pesto is a gluten-free favourite. Herbaceous, flavourful, and versatile, it pairs beautifully with locally-made Farm Boy™ Fresh Pasta. Try it spread onto sandwiches, as a marinade for proteins, and more.
Farm Boy™ Spicy Bomba
Handcrafted in Italy with locally sourced ingredients, this Calabrian chili pepper spread brings bold flavour to every bite. Spicy yet balanced, it’s incredibly versatile. Enjoy it tossed with pasta, spread over pizza, or used in a marinade.
Farm Boy™ Tagliatelle
Upgrade pasta dishes with our artisanal Tagliatelle that’s crafted in Calabria, Italy. An ideal partner for our Farm Boy™ Fresh Meat Pasta Sauce, it also pairs beautifully with a creamy mushroom sauce for a meatless twist.
Farm Boy™ Passata
Simple, fresh-tasting, and vibrant, our strained tomato sauce is authentically made from ripe tomatoes. With its naturally delicious flavour and subtle acidity, it’s the perfect base for casseroles, sauces, soups, stews, or pizzas.
Farm Boy™ Nduja di Spilinga
A Calabrian specialty, this spreadable pork salami is rich, spicy, and smoky. Made with five simple ingredients—including red chili peppers, pork, and salt—it’s traditionally cured for bold, mouthwatering flavour. Add it to a charcuterie board, toss with pasta, spread onto grilled bread, or enjoy it on pizza.
Gourmet Gift Ideas For: The Coffee Lover
If someone on your gift list is always in need of a jolt, our stores have coffee products that’ll do just the trick. From convenient, energizing beverages to yummy snacks, there’s plenty of options to load up on. Add an extra-special touch by pairing your Farm Boy finds with a handpicked ceramic or travel mug!
Farm Boy™ Oat Latte Coffee Beverage
Give the gift of a coffee shop experience at your fingertips! Made with flash-brewed coffee or tea and a touch of oat beverage, these creamy lattes are available in Chai Tea, Dark Roast, Salted Caramel, and Vanilla.
Farm Boy™ Organic Fair Trade Whole Bean Coffee
Locally roasted, our ethically-sourced coffees are delivered fresh to Farm Boy stores every week! Choose from our Breakfast Blend, City Roast, Decaf, or French Roast varieties.
Farm Boy™ Dark Chocolate Coffee Beans
A perfect treat for coffee enthusiasts and candy lovers alike! Locally crafted by master chocolatiers, these chocolate‑covered coffee beans deliver both indulgent sweetness and a satisfying caffeine kick.
Farm Boy™ Cappuccino Mini Biscotti
A tasty treat to enjoy with an espresso, these cappuccino-flavoured mini biscotti are dipped in creamy white chocolate. Twice‑baked for a nice crunch, they’ll soak up your coffee and add a sweet finish.
Farm Boy™ Café Latte Almonds coffee-based snack
Premium almonds are coated in layers of milk and white chocolate, flavoured with ground coffee. This convenient treat is sure to be enjoyed by the handful!
Farm Boy™ Nitro Cold Brew Coffee Beverage
Nitrogen-infused for maximum creaminess and flavour, our canned cold brew coffees are the perfect gift for the person who’s always on the go. Available in Caramel, Dark Roast, Mocha, and Vanilla.
Gourmet Gift Ideas For: The Spice Lover
Turn up the heat this holiday with some spicy products that are expertly curated by us to ensure the best taste. From bold sauces to zesty seasonings and fiery snacks, there’s plenty here to excite even the bravest palate.
Farm Boy™ Spicy Fusion Hot Sauces
This holiday, surprise your loved ones with a hot sauce that adds a gourmet kick to any dish. Inspired by international flavours and crafted with locally grown peppers, they also feature unexpected notes of coffee, oak, or pineapple.
Farm Boy™ Harissa Seasoning
Peppery and smoky, this North African-inspired seasoning packs serious heat! Made with an aromatic blend of cayenne, paprika, caraway, coriander, and cumin, it’s delicious sprinkled over tacos or stirred into tagines and curries for complex, layered flavours.
Farm Boy™ Hot Honey
A little sweet and a little spicy, this versatile condiment is sure to become a new favourite. Proudly prepared in Ontario, it’s made in small batches with just two ingredients—honey and chili peppers! Drizzle it over chicken, pizza, cheese, and more.
Farm Boy™ Smoked Cajun Roasted Peanuts
Premium Virginia peanuts are kettle‑cooked for the perfect crunch before being tossed in a smoky Cajun spice. A great addition to any food-related gift, they’re tasty on their own or in satisfying snack mixes.
Farm Boy™ Hot Sauces
Crafted from fresh, natural ingredients, our hot sauces deliver on the spice. From the bold heat of jalapeños to the fiery punch of Carolina reapers, they’re available in multiple spice levels. Free of added preservatives, sugar, or artificial powders.
Gourmet Gift Ideas For: The Sweets Lovers
During the holidays, every moment is dessert time! Step into our stores and explore made‑from‑scratch classics alongside seasonal sweet treats, available only for a limited time. Whether you’re shopping for a foodie friend or someone with a constant sugar craving, these irresistible delights are guaranteed to impress and spread holiday cheer.
Farm Boy™ Fudge
Made the old-fashioned way in copper pots and on a smooth marble table, our handcrafted fudge has a luscious texture. Proudly prepared in Ontario, enjoy seasonal flavours like Candy Cane, Cranberry Raspberry, or Eggnog.
Farm Boy™ Butter Cookies
Prepared with high-quality Canadian butter and a traditional recipe, these melt-in-your-mouth cookies are a holiday essential! You won’t want to save these ones for Santa! Available in Almond Toffee, Cinnamon, and Ginger.
Farm Boy™ Mince Fruit Tarts
A timeless classic, these mince fruit tarts (also known as “mincemeat tarts”) have a fruity, spiced filling inside a tender pastry crust. Dress them up with custard or whipped cream for an elevated dessert!
Farm Boy™ Red Licorice
With their cheerful red-and-white colour scheme, these beloved candies keep to the holiday theme. Featuring fun shapes, addictive textures, and strawberry and vanilla flavours, they’re a sweet treat with retro appeal.
Farm Boy™ Gingerbread Loaf
Made from scratch in our Bake Shop, this festive twist on a customer favourite transforms the classic gingerbread cookie into a moist, flavourful cake. Prepared with our exclusive recipe, it combines molasses and fragrant spices to deliver a seasonally-inspired bite that’s worthy of cheer!
Farm Boy™ Gummy Fruit Peels
Our gummies are a fun, shareable treat bursting with real fruit flavour! Each piece features a chewy, peelable outer layer and a soft, juicy centre. Inside you’ll find a colourful mix of banana, grape, mango, and peach varieties.
Create Your Own Farm Boy Advent Calendar
Advent calendars have been around for centuries, bringing joy and anticipation to the holiday season. Traditionally, they feature little boxes or compartments hiding a surprise treat or gift. Each day, the recipient opens one according to the calendar date, revealing a new moment of excitement. These interactive treasures often come in 12-day or 24-day versions and sometimes even include a special 25th-day surprise.
Looking for a thoughtful, personalized present? Create your own 12-day advent calendar basket from our handpicked assortment of Farm Boy products! Whether it’s a random selection of goodies or a themed version—like a chocolate-loaded calendar—we’ve got everything you need to make it special. Simply choose your favourite items, wrap them individually, label each day, and share the gift of delicious holiday flavour with loved ones.
Tip: Use our Farm Boy™ Cooler Bag or Foldable Box as your holiday “basket.” It’s the perfect bonus gift—practical, reusable, and ready to make every shopping trip easier!
12 Products We Think You’ll Love:
- Farm Boy™ Everything Bagel Seasoning Mix
- Farm Boy™ Fleur De Sel Premium Sea Salt
- Farm Boy™ Yogurt-Covered Freeze-Dried Strawberries
- Farm Boy™ Plant-Based Hot Hunni
- Farm Boy™ Pink Grapefruit Mints
- Farm Boy™ Maple Butter Spread
- Farm Boy™ Chamomile Caffeine Free Herbal Tea
- Farm Boy™ Paloma Zero Proof Cocktail
- Farm Boy™ Fermented Garlic Flowers
- Farm Boy™ Blueberry Crumble Granola Clusters
- Farm Boy™ Red Wine Rosette De Lyon Dry Cured Sausage
- Farm Boy™ Orange Vanilla Flavoured Sparkling Water
