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Holiday Bundle Ideas for Your Food Hub: How Siskiyou Farm Co. Makes It Happen

Discover how Siskiyou Farm Co. uses Local Line’s Box Builder to create festive, customizable holiday bundles that celebrate local flavor and boost holiday sales!
Cattle grazing on field. Siskiyou Holiday Guide.
Written by
Tandy Thackeray
Published on
December 2, 2024

The holiday season is here, and it’s the perfect time for food hubs to create irresistible holiday gift bundles that capture the magic of local flavor. At Siskiyou Farm Co., we’re taking holiday sales to the next level with Local Line’s Box Builder—the tool that makes building, managing, and promoting curated bundles easier than ever. Using Box Builder, we’re delivering an experience that our customers love and supporting our local producers with every purchase.

This feature has given us the power to create, customize, and showcase our Taste of Siskiyou Holiday Bundles. We’re talking about bundles filled with unique, locally-sourced goods that let customers share the spirit of Siskiyou with friends, family, and colleagues. If you’re ready to unlock the full potential of your holiday promotions, here’s why Box Builder is your must-have tool.

Why Holiday Bundles are a game-changer

Holiday bundles are more than a seasonal product—they’re a powerful tool to increase sales, drive customer engagement, and elevate your brand. Customers want easy, meaningful holiday gifts that reflect their values, and curated bundles make it simple to buy local and support small producers in one purchase. For Siskiyou Farm Co., our holiday bundles are built to celebrate the best our region has to offer, from artisanal treats to handcrafted pantry essentials.

But here’s the challenge: creating bundles without a tool like Box Builder can turn into a logistical headache. Tracking inventory, setting custom pricing, and managing combinations can get complicated fast. Box Builder changes all of that. This feature makes bundle management intuitive, freeing us up to focus on what matters—delivering unforgettable holiday gifts that resonate with our community.

Box Builder in action: How we’re using it for holiday success

With Box Builder, Siskiyou Farm Co. has the flexibility and control to create bundles that feel uniquely local and personal. Here’s how this tool transforms our holiday operations:

Easy setup and customization

Building each Taste of Siskiyou bundle is as simple as adding products from our Local Line inventory, setting custom prices, and selecting options. Want to give customers a choice between a bottle of local wine or a box of artisanal chocolates? No problem. With Box Builder, we can create options for customers to personalize their bundles in seconds.

Accurate, real-time inventory tracking

Inventory issues during the holidays? Not anymore. Box Builder automatically adjusts inventory levels each time a bundle is ordered, so we know exactly what’s available and can avoid selling out unexpectedly. This precision lets us market our bundles confidently, knowing we’re ready to meet demand and keep customers happy.

Flexible pricing for more sales

Each of our bundles is priced to showcase its unique value, and Box Builder lets us set prices without hassle. We can also run exclusive holiday promotions, create discounts, and market limited-time offers that drive urgency and increase sales.

Seamless personalization options and festive packaging

Our holiday bundles arrive in a festive gift box with an option for a personalized message—customers can choose exactly how they want to present their gift, adding a unique touch to each bundle. This customization has been a hit with corporate customers looking for thoughtful holiday gifts for employees or clients.

Driving holiday sales: The Siskiyou Farm Co. approach

With our bundles ready to go, we’re focused on spreading the word and showing why our holiday bundles are the ultimate local gift. Keep in mind, it often takes 5-12 interactions or direct contacts for someone to make a purchase. Here’s how we’re driving holiday sales:

Celebrate the local angle

Our holiday bundles embody the spirit of Siskiyou, featuring products that tell the story of our region. We use taglines like “Give the gift of local” and “Rethink local for the holidays” across our marketing channels, resonating with customers who want to support local producers and share gifts with meaning. Each bundle name, from the “Holiday Cheer” edition to the “Desk Drops” and “Stocking Stuffer” editions, is crafted to appeal to a variety of holiday needs and gifting styles. The Desk Drops bundle is perfect for workplace gifting, offering shareable treats for the office, while the Stocking Stuffer bundle is designed for those small, thoughtful gifts that fit perfectly into stockings or make fun party favors. These names make it easy for customers to find a bundle that matches their holiday spirit, whether they’re looking to celebrate at work, surprise loved ones at home, or make a corporate impression.

Corporate giving made easy

Our holiday bundles are ideal for companies looking to give meaningful, locally sourced gifts to clients and employees. We offer festive packaging and the option to include personalized messages in each bundle, making them thoughtful, high-quality gifts that reflect well on any organization. We promote this as an opportunity for businesses to “give the gift of local,” reinforcing community connections and supporting the local economy. By offering bundles with names that evoke the holiday spirit, we make it easy for corporate clients to select the perfect gift and add a touch of personality to their holiday giving.

Leverage social proof and customer testimonials

Our customers love sharing their experiences with our holiday bundles, and we encourage this by including a thank-you note in each package that says, "Loved your order? Tag us & share the love on social!" We then highlight these testimonials and customer photos on our social media channels, building trust with new customers and reinforcing the appeal of our bundles. This user-generated content adds authenticity to our brand and helps attract even more interest in our holiday offerings.

Use email marketing for direct engagement

Our email list of loyal customers is one of our best tools for promoting holiday bundles. With Box Builder, we link directly to each bundle, making it easy for subscribers to view and order. We highlight unique items and customization options, encouraging subscribers to think of our bundles as perfect gifts for everyone on their list.

The benefits of using Box Builder for holiday promotions

With Local Line’s Box Builder, the process of creating and managing holiday bundles has been greatly simplified. Here are a few of the key benefits we’ve experienced:

Streamlined operations

Box Builder reduces the administrative work required to manage multiple product combinations and track inventory. This efficiency allows us to spend more time on promoting our bundles and less time worrying about stock or price adjustments.

Enhanced customer experience

By offering customizable options, festive packaging, and set delivery dates, we’re able to give customers a more personalized shopping experience. Our corporate customers particularly value the flexibility to add a thoughtful touch with personalized gift messages.

Higher sales and customer retention

Since launching our holiday bundles, we’ve seen an increase in order volume and positive feedback from customers who enjoy the convenience and quality of our bundles. This uptick in sales is a testament to the power of well-executed holiday bundles, and the Box Builder feature has been instrumental in making it all happen smoothly.

Creating connections through local holiday gifting

Holiday bundles are a fun, festive way to bring together our local products, sharing the pride and passion behind each one. Box Builder has enabled us to streamline our holiday operations, making it easy to create unique, personalized bundles that celebrate our region and support the local producers we work with every day.

If you’re a food hub or vendor looking to bring local flavors and festive cheer to your community, Box Builder is a game-changer. This tool gives you the flexibility and control to craft holiday offerings that connect with customers, promote multiple products, and elevate local businesses. For us, Box Builder has brought the Taste of Siskiyou bundles to life, transforming holiday shopping into a convenient, one-stop experience for local gifts—one bundle at a time.

Curious to see what’s possible with Box Builder? Check out Siskiyou Farm Co.’s Holiday Gift Guide

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Tandy Thackeray Local Line
Tandy Thackeray
Tandy manages Siskiyou Farm Co., overseeing social media, marketing, and sales, and streamlines the distribution and marketing of locally sourced food products, connecting local producers with consumers.
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