For personalized giveaways, events, incentives, and more, here are the best custom snacks to add to your swag collection.
There are many reasons companies add custom snacks to their merch lineup. In addition to being a low-cost swag option, with the right products, you can create and distribute branded snacks your recipients will be talking about long after they are consumed!
According to the IFIC’s 17th annual Food and Health Survey on Snacking, three out of four respondents have at least one snack every day. Of those people, 14% of those same people snack three or more times a day. So, what does that mean for your companies looking for tasty customized swag options? You can’t go wrong with customized snacks, since most likely, your customers are already snacking!
While snacks continue to be a part of many of our days, it’s probably worth noting that not just any branded snacks will do. Ready to brainstorm your logo snacks and ideas? You’ll definitely want to make sure you are selecting the best items for your investment. And, if you’re not sure which ones deliver the wow factor, read on! We’ve done the curating for you, with quality selections for all the best occasions!
The Perfect Occasions for Gifting Branded Snacks
Let’s face it, there are many reasons people snack. Whether it’s from boredom or some other emotion or for energy, hunger, and more, there doesn't have to be an occasion to want a snack. However, if you’re looking to create logo snacks, you’ll definitely want to make sure you get the most bang for your buck. In that case, the following occasions are perfect for handing out branded snacks.
Conferences and Trade Shows
While your customized snacks may not be the main attraction, snacks could make your booth the talk of the marketplace. After all, with all of that training, demonstrations, and information being thrown around, it’s bound to make your attendees work up an appetite! For easy distribution options, try adding them to your attendee bags, so they can have them as soon as they register.
See more tradeshow ideas and giveaways here.
Corporate Events
What’s an event without great snacks? Whether it’s your holiday-themed office party for employees, a networking event for prospects, or a VIP celebration for those top clients, there’s a snack to compliment every occasion while impressing your guest list.
Virtual Happy Hours
Trying to avoid the cost of meeting up in-person or feel you’ll get a better turnout with a virtual happy hour? You can’t go wrong with yummy treats or happy hour-themed snacks.
Around the Office
Don’t forget about your employees! For your employees who commute to the office keep them happy and fueled so they can get through that 3-pm slump. Not only can snacks keep them happy and energized, but quality snacks can also be a morale booster.
For more ideas, check out these employee engagement boosters!
Client Gifts
Clients, customers, suppliers… no matter what you call them, creating healthy gift baskets or offering them as gifts and giveaways is a business win.
Swag Giveaways
Swag, otherwise known as Stuff We All Get, is meant to be free. If you’re looking to give away logo snacks and other consumables, you still need to offer quality snacks that taste as good as they look.
Custom Snack Ideas
Ready to get your snack customization on? We hear you! Below are some tasty treats to help you get inspired. See one you like? Talk to your Gemnote rep about ways you can customize it to tailor your needs and reflect your company! From custom labels and packages to eco friendly packaging and more, Gemnote can help you make your branded shine.
Chocolate Bars
Nuts + Dried Fruit
Cookies
Syrups + Spreads
Candies + Gummies
Shown: Luxury California Gummy Bears Fruit Mix, Candy
Teas + Coffees
4 Tips for Ordering Custom Snacks
Ready to order? Here are tips to help you ensure that the only thing your recipients remember about your branded snacks is their good looks and great taste.
1. Be Aware Of Allergies or Food Sensitivities
It’s always nice to know when your recipients have a food allergy. Whether they cannot tolerate gluten, have a scary nut allergy, or more, it’s important to accommodate around these. If you’re hosting an event and looking for meal accommodations, having selections for that are gluten-free, vegetarian, Vegan and the like are a nice touch.
The same holds true for snacks. Whether you provide nut and nut-free options, meat and plant-based varieties and so on, having options is a great way to better accommodate more people. You can also offer non-consumable products like a customized reusable tumblers for water and more.
2. Choosing a Vendor
Not sure whose treats you would like to use? Talk to your Gemnote rep for ideas on brands that share your values. For example, little Apple Treats is an award-winning brand. Taking a spot with Good Food & SOFI Awards for their delicious Apple Cider Vinegars, Caramels, and Cider Vinegar Shrubs!
3. Reducing Damage During Deliveries
Worried about how your custom merch and swag will make it one piece? Whether you choose branded snacks or durable recipe books, you can leave the heavy lifting to gemnote. They even can recommend the best mugs for drop shipping.
4. Expiration Dates
Checking the expiration date on your snacks—or other consumable—goes a long way! After all, if you take the time to choose a quality snack and add in customization, you’ll want your recipient to feel good about eating it. Plus, by taking in consideration these details, it’s just another way you can show your recipient that you care.
Personalized Snacks And Consumables With Gemnote
A lot of thought and effort should go into creating branded snacks for your company. After all, it takes more than just a gift basket, free giveaway, or holiday treat to make your snacks memorable. With the right products, like the ideas shown above as well as well as more quality products from the Gemnote Lookbook, you can create tasty snacks that will have your recipients coming back for more.
Ready to get started? Gemnote offers services that go beyond customization. From providing you with curated items so you can focus on the creative side, they can help you bring your vision to life.
