{"id":313055,"date":"2025-11-28T21:34:20","date_gmt":"2025-11-28T21:34:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/313055\/"},"modified":"2025-11-28T21:34:20","modified_gmt":"2025-11-28T21:34:20","slug":"the-best-canadian-made-food-gifts-to-shop-right-now","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/313055\/","title":{"rendered":"The best Canadian-made food gifts to shop right now"},"content":{"rendered":"

In my mind, the best holiday gifts are those that can be consumed. They\u2019re a sweet way to elevate your loved one\u2019s everyday routine, and they\u2019re less likely to end up adding to their clutter. And fortunately, there are endless delicious options made right here in Canada that will ship nationwide to your giftee\u2019s doorstep.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Below, we\u2019ve highlighted 25 mouth-watering ideas from Canadian brands across the country \u2014 from a bowl of ramen (yes, really!) to decadent Nanaimo bars to award-winning cheeses. But be sure to check out each company\u2019s website for even more options to suit your taste.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Trade the usual hosting gift of wine for a gorgeous bottle of this maple syrup. Indigenous- and woman-owned, Wabanaki Maple operates out of Neqotkuk (Tobique First Nation), N.B., and marries the Indigenous tradition of sap harvesting with its signature barrel-aging method. This maple syrup is delicious drizzled over pancakes and also makes for a very chic cocktail mix-in.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Bourbon Barrel Aged Maple Syrup<\/a>, $14.95, Wabanaki Maple<\/p>\n

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Hamilton-based Comeback Snacks does more than pop delicious popcorn: it also provides meaningful employment for people who have been involved in the criminal justice system. The company creates delightfully festive flavours such as Caramel Nutcracker Crunch (featuring caramel corn and candied nuts), and gifting a bag or two is an easy way to make the holidays extra sweet.<\/p>\n

Caramel Nutcracker Crunch Popcorn<\/a>, $7.49, Comeback Snacks<\/p>\n

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Located in Winnipeg, Smak Dab makes flavourful, small-batch mustards with fun flavours such as curry dijon (made with Manitoba honey), beer chipotle and white wine herb. The company\u2019s holiday bundles are well curated, too.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Curry Dijon<\/a>, $11, Smak Dab Mustard\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Montreal\u2019s Les Filles Fattoush offers a stellar lineup of Canadian-made Middle Eastern spice blends and ingredients, and also supports Syrian refugee women by providing work opportunities. All of the company\u2019s products are delicious, but we especially adore the shawarma and shish-taouk spice blends for making a dinner packed with flavour.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Shawarma and Shish-taouk Seasoning Duo<\/a>, $19.99, Les Filles Fattoush<\/p>\n

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Proudly roasted in the Canadian Rockies, this limited-edition holiday blend features notes of cranberry and nutmeg and has a smooth chocolate finish.<\/p>\n

Jolly Ass Organic Whole Bean Coffee<\/a>, $34.99, Kicking Horse Coffee<\/p>\n

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No ramen spot nearby? No problem. Guelph, Ont.\u2013based Crafty Ramen has figured out how to conveniently freeze its supremely slurpable bowls of ramen to enjoy at home, no matter where home is. Made from scratch using only high-quality ingredients (including Canadian wheat for bouncy, chewy noodles), Craft Ramen products can be found grocery stores across the country.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Crafty Ramen Frozen Chicken Sesame Ramen Spicy Chicken Tantanmen<\/a>, $11.99<\/p>\n

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P.E.I. icon Cows Creamery is now available off the island \u2014 and all creamery boxes ship free across Canada. This mouthwatering P.E.I. Cheddar Box spotlights six award-winning cheeses alongside the company\u2019s signature Moo Crisps and butter crackers for pairing.<\/p>\n

P.E.I. Cheddar Box<\/a>, $99, Cows Creamery<\/p>\n

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Based in St. Albert, Alta., Untamed Feast sells products made from hand-foraged mushrooms. These buttery chanterelles are fire-dried and smoked over alder wood, and their deep flavour makes them an exceptional substitute for bacon.<\/p>\n

Chanterelle Mushrooms \u2013 Alder Smoked<\/a>, $15.95, Untamed Feast<\/p>\n

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Bakers can never have too many sprinkles, and Whitby, Ont.\u2013based Sweetapolita is a go-to brand for pros looking for premium, colourful blends. The Under the Tree mix includes tiny green trees and white stars as well as multicoloured nonpareils.<\/p>\n

Under the Tree Sprinkle Medley<\/a>, $10.49 (on sale for $7.99), Sweetapolita<\/p>\n

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These beautifully packaged Nanaimo bars might just outshine homemade versions of the quintessentially Canadian treat. Made on Vancouver\u2019s Granville Island, each decadent bar contains premium ingredients, such as high-quality Belgian chocolate and fresh Canadian butter.<\/p>\n

9 Pieces Classic Nanaimo Bars<\/a>, $24, Northern Bars\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Featuring a drool-worthy trio of Ontario-made Caribbean rubs and marinades, this perfectly giftable bundle from Nerpy\u2019s Jerk will bring bold, tropical flavours to any kitchen. Home cooks will get a kick out of experimenting with Nerpy\u2019s green seasoning, jerk seasoning and spicy curry marinade.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Seasoning Bundle<\/a>, $30.97 (on sale for $27.87), Nerpy\u2019s Jerk<\/p>\n

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By now, most home cooks are probably familiar with the magic of Japanese miso, but they might not yet be aware of its slightly less fermented cousin, shio koji. This umami-bomb seasoning is made with just rice, salt and water, and Vancouver\u2019s Vankoji makes its version in a variety of flavours, including garlic and barbecue.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Shio Koji<\/a>, $12, Vankoji<\/p>\n

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Allo Simonne\u2019s award-winning chocolate-hazelnut spreads are next-level decadent, and they\u2019re all made in-house in Montreal. The blue discovery box includes dark chocolate, maple and coffee spreads, which are spectacular slathered on toast or drizzled over ice cream.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Blue Box<\/a>, $25, Allo Simonne<\/p>\n

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Based in Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory, this Indigenous, women-led tea and coffee company takes pride in sharing Indigenous culture through its products. The Tea Lovers Bundle is inspired by the Seven Grandfather Teachings, with each tea representing a different value, such as bravery, wisdom or respect.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

Tea Lovers Bundle<\/a>, $118.93, Kebaonish<\/p>\n

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Baking enthusiasts will tell you that using high-quality flour will result in pastries that are more tender, cakes that are more decadent and bread that is more crusty. Vancouver\u2019s Flourist has earned a loyal following for its freshly stone-milled flour, made exclusively from organic Canadian grain.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Organic Whole Grain Rye Flour<\/a>, $15.95, Flourist<\/p>\n

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Add a little bit of spice to your loved one\u2019s pantry with Montreal-based Kanel\u2019s Top 5 collection, featuring the brand\u2019s most in-demand spice blends: Stockholm Lemon and Dill, Summer Black Truffle Salt, Butcher\u2019s Block, Holy Grail Garlic Salt\u00a0and Sweet Korean Heat.<\/p>\n

Kanel Top 5<\/a>, $59, Kanel<\/p>\n

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Drizzle Honey, a women-owned business, partners with local Alberta beekeepers who prioritize biodiverse food sources and safe habitats for bees. The result of these efforts is honey that\u2019s rich, bold and ethically produced. Plus, the company donates one per cent of its profits to pollinator research.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Holiday Bundle<\/a>, $41.99 (on sale for $35.99), Drizzle Honey<\/p>\n

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As any matcha-lover will tell you, not all matcha is made equal. Luckily, Toronto-based Matcha Dive only offers the best. Certified organic in both Japan and Canada, its matcha is shade-grown near the Japanese Alps for a bright, fresh, antioxidant-rich cup.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Matcha Tin<\/a>, $56, Matcha Dive<\/p>\n

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Based in Saint-Ferr\u00e9ol-les-Neiges, Que., Les Canardises makes its rillettes with hand-shredded duck confit, homemade duck stock and fine duck fat. Pair with a fresh baguette and a nice bottle of wine for the ultimate gourmet foodie gift.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Classic Duck Rillettes<\/a>, $15.95, Les Canardises<\/p>\n

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From Antigonish, N.S., Peace by Chocolate isn\u2019t your average chocolate shop. The company, which offers a variety of chocolates blending Syrian fillings and ingredients such as nuts, fruit and spices, was rebuilt in Canada after its owners lost their home and factory to bombing in Syria in 2012.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Holiday 15 Peace Box Assorted<\/a>, $18.50, Peace by Chocolate<\/p>\n

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Voted a product of the year by Canada\u2019s Consumer Survey of Product Innovation 2025, these tender, peppery steak bites made from Alberta-raised bison are the ultimate stocking stuffer for the meat-lover on your list.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Bison Steak Bites<\/a>, $9.99, Rangeland Steaks<\/p>\n

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Located in St. Lunaire-Griquet, N.L., Dark Tickle transforms the province\u2019s wild berries \u2014 such as crowberries, squashberries and partridgeberries \u2014 into flavourful preserves. Their partridgeberry (or lingonberry) jam is perfectly tart and is an excellent stand-in for cranberry sauce.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

Partridgeberry Jam<\/a>, $8.20, Dark Tickle<\/p>\n

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SaskMade stocks artisanal items created in Saskatchewan, including nearly every Saskatoon berry product imaginable. These freeze-dried Saskatoon berries are ideal for snacking or using in baked goods thanks to their deep, vibrant colour. Crush them into a powder, then whip into batter or frosting, or sprinkle on top of a cake.<\/p>\n

Prairie Berries \u2013 Freeze Dried Saskatoon Berries<\/a>, $8.50, SaskMade<\/p>\n

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Popcorn is a classic holiday snack, and this sampler from Yukon-based Klondike Kettle Corn features eight memorable festive flavours, including spruce tip, truffle oil, and cranberry and white chocolate.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Christmas Box<\/a>, $69 (on sale for $65), Klondike Kettle Corn<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"In my mind, the best holiday gifts are those that can be consumed. They\u2019re a sweet way to…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":313056,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[11],"tags":[45,49,48,46],"class_list":{"0":"post-313055","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-economy","8":"tag-business","9":"tag-ca","10":"tag-canada","11":"tag-economy"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/313055","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=313055"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/313055\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/313056"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=313055"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=313055"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=313055"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}