Females in Food Holiday Gift Guide
Celebrate Women-Owned Food & Beverage Brands This Season
This holiday season, celebrate the women redefining the future of food and beverage with gifts that taste good and do good. Whether you’re shopping for colleagues, mentors, clients, friends, or treating yourself, the Females in Food Gift Guide highlights exceptional female-founded brands creating innovative, thoughtful, and delicious products across the F&B ecosystem.
From decadent sweets to pantry standouts, premium spirits to purpose-driven experiences—these women-owned businesses offer something truly special for every palate.
Heartwarming Drinks
Cozy, comforting beverages for mornings, evenings, and everything in between.:
Founded by Debbie Wei Mullin, Copper Cow blends Vietnamese flavors with beautifully designed pour-over latte kits. A perfect gift for coffee lovers who crave quality and convenience.
Lisa Govro’s wellness-driven tea blends prioritize ethically sourced botanicals and feel-good flavors. A thoughtful gift for tea lovers seeking calm and comfort.
Sisters Christina and Elena created Willa’s with whole ingredients, clean labels, and sustainable sourcing. Great for latte lovers, bakers, and plant-based foodies.
Sweet Indulgences, Chocolate & Popcorn
From truffles to artisanal chocolate bars and gourmet popcorn, these women-owned brands bring creativity and joy to holiday gifting.
Organic lollipops with plantable seed sticks—enjoy the candy, then grow wildflowers. A thoughtful and sustainable gift.
Brazilian-inspired brigadeiros made by a women-founded team—rich, creamy, and beautifully giftable.
A woman-owned macaron bakery creating delicate, colorful macarons in seasonal flavors. Perfect for dessert tables or gifting.
Clean-ingredient chocolate crafted by women who believe indulgence should feel good.
Co-founded by Eileen Spitalny, Fairytale Brownies offers gourmet brownies, blondies, and cookies with premium ingredients and gorgeous packaging. Ideal for corporate or personal gifting.
A woman-owned chocolate studio producing handcrafted chocolate bars with sophisticated flavor pairings and stunning packaging.
Founded by female entrepreneurs, Oat Haus makes granola butter®, a nut-free oat-based spread that’s creamy, wholesome, and addictively delicious. A gift your foodie friends will fall in love with.
A women-founded gourmet popcorn brand featuring indulgent, elevated flavors crafted with high-quality ingredients.
Female-founded popcorn brand known for its feel-good flavors and snack-worthy crunch—perfect for cozy movie nights or gifting in bundles.
A women-led company creating non-GMO, better-for-you popcorn and snacks in adventurous, bold flavors.
Savory Pantry & Bold Flavor Gifts
For the cooks, hosts, and flavor explorers on your list.
A women-founded brand offering Indian-inspired pantry staples like Tomato Achaar—bold, bright flavor perfect for adding dimension to holiday dishes.
A female-founded culinary brand bringing premium Sichuan-inspired sauces like the famous Chili Crisp and the bestselling Sauce Trio. A must-have for flavor lovers.
A family-founded, women-led brand delivering Afghani-inspired chutneys that elevate charcuterie boards, marinades, and holiday appetizers.
Woman-owned artisanal nut company crafting delicious, small-batch roasted nuts—ideal for gifting, snacking, or pairing with cocktails.
Sip & Celebrate
Women-owned beverage brands bringing innovation, sophistication, and fun to the season.
Cocktail-inspired pops (including Espresso Martini Pops!) that add joy and flair to holiday gatherings.
A female-founded ready-to-drink cocktail brand offering refreshing, clean-ingredient beverages perfect for holiday entertaining.
Wheyward Spirit
Founded by Emily Darchuk, Wheyward Spirit is an award-winning, upcycled whey-based spirit—smooth, sustainable, and unforgettable.
Inspiro Tequila
Women-founded, additive-free premium tequila crafted with intention. Elegant and gift-worthy for the discerning spirits lover.
Personalized Gifting
For a thoughtful touch, these women-owned companies offer customizable gifts that delight and make a positive impact.
Sugarwish: Send a personalized gift where the recipient chooses what they receive—candy, snacks, tea, cookies, and more. Send a Sugarwish.
Experience Gifts for Women in Food
Gifts that inspire, empower, and support career growth.
Give the gift of connection and development. A FIF Membership includes:
- Leadership development workshops
- Industry & career insights
- Networking events
- Regional meetups
- Access to executive mentorship
- Year-round support across the F&B value chain
A meaningful, high-impact gift for any woman in food and beverage. Explore FIF membership
Happy Gifting!
Thank you for supporting women-owned and women-founded food and beverage brands this holiday season. Every purchase fuels small business success, elevates female founders, and strengthens the future of the F&B industry.
