The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) has introduced a special Illinois Product Holiday Box for this season, showcasing a handpicked assortment of nine locally crafted items from across the state.

Each box includes a mix of Illinois-made products, as well as two tickets to the Illinois Product Expo, scheduled for March 1-2, 2025, in Springfield.

Each Illinois Product Holiday Box includes the following local products:

·         B’s Gourmet Nuts – Decadent Cashews

·         Creekstone Kettle Works – Sea Salt Caramel Popcorn

·         Fire Department Coffee – Original Medium Roast Ground Coffee

·         Bee-utiful Honey & Candles – Christmas Tree Beeswax Candle

·         Fired Up Jellies and Jams – Strawberry Habanero Jelly

·         Garlic Breath Farms – Garlic Goddess Hot Sauce

·         Turasky Meats – BBQ, Teriyaki and Original Snack Sticks

·         Riley’s Seasoning – All-Purpose Seasoning (Salt-Free)

·         Umland’s Crunchy Cheese – Cheddar Crunchy Cheese 

The Illinois Product Holiday Box is available for $50 when picked up at the IDOA building in Springfield, or for $70 if shipped. Orders will begin shipping the first week of December, with December 13 as the order deadline for Christmas delivery. Supplies are limited, so early orders are encouraged. For more information or to place an order, visit www.illinoisproductholidaybox.com.