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Use “Non-Food” Items in Gourmet Baskets

March 21st, 2007 at 03:05pm Lorie Obernauer

Attending gourmet food trade shows is a great way to jumpstart your energy and get your creative juices flowing. In one location, you can see the newest products and learn about current trends in your industry. Additionally, you get to talk with others who do what you do everyday and can pick up great ideas for making your business better.

If you can manage time away from your business (as well as the cost), I recommend your also attending trade shows that may not be directly related to your business, but may still offer lots of new ideas. In the upcoming months, there are several trade shows that may be worth considering. At these shows, you’ll see such products as dinnerware, serveware, barware, cutlery, giftware and more. So what does all this have to do with gourmet baskets?

Take a look at the newest issues of Rave Reviews Magazine and go to the internet to see Gift Basket Review’s latest online magazine. Both magazines feature gourmet baskets that include lots of products other than gourmet foods. Wine openers, decorative dish towels, cocktails napkins, kitchen utensils, beautiful ceramic mugs, tea accessories, and grilling and picnic accessories were just a few of the “non-food” items I saw in gift basket designs. And you can source these types of products at gourmet housewares shows! Even if you don’t buy at these trades shows, you’ll be sure to come away with many new ideas about how you might accessorize your baskets with products that your customers will love.

Check out these web sites for more information about upcoming gourmet housewares shows and gift shows. You’ll learn a lot even if you just visit these sites.

The Gourmet Housewares Show

The Atlanta Fall Gift & Home Furnishings Market and The Atlanta Gourmet Market

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