Just in time for the holiday buzz, the Illinois Department of Agriculture has launched a gift that bundles the state’s savory goodness into one neatly packaged box. Known as the Illinois Product Holiday Box, this array of carefully selected local delights is a gesture aimed at promoting Illinois businesses and providing a one-stop gift option for those looking to spread some festive cheer. The selection includes nine different products ranging from gourmet nuts and artisan coffee to homegrown seasonings and a beeswax candle — ensuring there’s a little something for everyone.
According to the IDOA Director Jerry Costello II, as stated in a
recent press release
, “The Illinois Product Holiday Box is a wonderful way to share a taste of Illinois this season.” Hailed as a convenient, thoughtful present, it seems designed for the indecisive or busy shopper. The box is priced at $50 if picked up directly from the IDOA building in Springfield or $70 to have it shipped across the United States. The department has signaled that availability is limited, so proactivity is encouraged.
Each box’s lineup boasts acknowledged treats such as Decadent Cashews from B’s Gourmet Nuts, Sea Salt Caramel Popcorn by Creekstone Kettle Works, and Original Medium Roast Ground Coffee presented by Fire Department Coffee. Complementing them is a variety of other products from local businesses like Bee-utiful Honey & Candles, Fired Up Jellies and Jams, and others, curated to represent the state’s agricultural diversity. With this initiative, the IDOA underscores the importance of supporting local producers.
Jerry Costello II elucidates that beyond the direct support to local businesses, there are perks for the customers as well—Each holiday box comes with two complimentary tickets to next year’s Illinois Product Expo.
For more details and to purchase the holiday box
, individuals are pointed to the dedicated website, where shipping is set to commence from the first week of December. The IDOA sweetens the deal by indicating that these boxes are tastefully designed and hand-packed for an enduring impression, coupled with the assurance of delivery by December 25 for orders placed by December 13th.
The initiative also champions local veterans, with the Homegrown by Heroes logo highlighting agricultural products made by Illinois veterans. Other products are either certified Illinois Products or boast the Illinois Grown label, meaning they are produced, processed, and either packed or headquartered in Illinois or contain at least one ingredient grown in the state. Added to the mix of delicacies is the allure of exclusivity, as these products are not only edible demonstrations of Illinois’s rich food landscape but are also acknowledgments of the hardworking hands behind them.
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