The 2025 CPG Holiday Gift Guide: Pear’s snack-mas picks for every shopper

A curated look at the season’s most crave-worthy CPG launches, limited editions, and giftable essentials.

From limited-edition holiday flavors to crowd-pleasing gift sets and advent calendars, CPG brands are bringing serious✨cheer✨to every aisle. 

We’ve rounded up the top seasonal products across beverage, better-for-you snacks, and gourmet gifting, featuring some of our team’s favorite CPGs. 

Holiday flavors (snacks, beverages & beyond)


  • Coca‑Cola Holiday Creamy Vanilla: A nostalgic twist on classic Coke with a sweet, creamy holiday finish.

  • Poppi Cranberry Ginger Fizz & Ginger Fizz: Choose from bright and bubbly tart cranberry or warm ginger spice for a cozy, winter-ready spin on prebiotic soda. Tastes like holiday cheer in a can.

  • HOPWTR Spiced Apple: Crisp apple flavor layered with cinnamon and holiday spice, all in a booze-free, hop-infused seltzer. It delivers that nostalgic mulled-cider vibe with zero alcohol and zero sugar.
  • Sweet Loren's Gingerbread & Chocolate Mint: Soft, warmly spiced gingerbread or rich chocolate and cool peppermint cookies ready to bake straight from the tray – no mixing, no mess. Perfect for allergen-friendly, last-minute hosting, cookie decorating, or gifting warm from the oven.

  • SmartSweets Merry Mix: An assorted bag of festive fruity gummies – including red, green, and candy-cane-inspired flavors – made with plant-based ingredients and low sugar. Perfect for stocking stuffers or gift baskets.

  • Lesser Evil White Chocolate Marshmallow: Light, fluffy popcorn coated in creamy white chocolate flavor with a hint of toasted marshmallow. Think “cozy holiday fire meets dessert” in every bite.

  • Kit Kat Peppermint Stick: Crisp wafers covered in peppermint-infused white creme for a cool, candy-cane crunch. A limited-edition classic that instantly delivers holiday nostalgia.

  • Goldfish Snoopy Peppermint Cocoa Grahams: Graham-style Goldfish with a rich cocoa flavor and a festive hint of peppermint. Snackable, sweet, and surprisingly perfect for mixing into holiday trail mixes.

  • Blue Diamond Frosted Brownie Almonds: Crunchy almonds dipped in a sweet brownie-inspired cocoa coating for a decadent, better-for-you holiday treat. Rich, chocolatey, and incredibly snackable.

  • Ocean Spray Holiday Blends Mulled Blackberry Pear: A juicy blend of blackberry and pear with subtle mulled spice, crafted for cozy winter sipping. Delicious chilled, warmed, or mixed into a holiday punch.

  • Honey Mama's Peppermint Crunch: A dreamy blend of creamy cocoa, crisp peppermint, and soft coconut, Honey Mama’s Peppermint Crunch tastes like a holiday truffle reimagined as a clean, whole-ingredients treat. It’s rich, refreshing, and blissfully indulgent without any refined sugar.

  • Bones Coffee Company Peppermint Mocha Latte: This decadent holiday brew combines bold coffee with velvety chocolate and a cool peppermint finish. Sweet, creamy, and candy-cane cozy.

  • Halfday Cranberry Tea: A bright, tart, lightly sweetened tea made with real cranberry that delivers refreshing holiday flavor without the sugar crash. It’s crisp, clean, and perfect for winter sipping, whether on its own or mixed into a festive mocktail.

Gift sets worth gifting 

  • Wildwonder – Blackberry Violet Gift Set: A beautifully packaged trio of Wildwonder’s bright, floral Blackberry Violet sparkling drinks, perfect for wellness lovers who want a functional, gut-friendly treat. Lightly fizzy with botanicals and real fruit, it’s an elegant upgrade from the usual holiday beverage gift.
  • Fly by Jing – Noodle Gift Set: A bold, flavor-packed bundle featuring Fly By Jing’s famous Sichuan sauces paired with their chewy, air-dried noodles. It’s a complete at-home experience for anyone who loves restaurant-level heat, umami, and easy weeknight meals with a kick.
  • Fishwife - The Ultimate Tinned Fish Gift Pack: A gorgeously designed tin filled with Fishwife’s best-selling premium tinned seafood, from smoked salmon to chili-crispy tuna. It’s the perfect gourmet gift for foodies, home cooks, and anyone obsessed with high-quality pantry staples.

Advent calendars for grownups & foodies

  • Bonne Maman Advent Calendar: A cult-favorite holiday countdown featuring 24 mini jars of limited-edition jams, jellies, and honeys. Every drawer reveals a new, beautifully crafted flavor. Perfect for brunch lovers and cozy winter mornings.

  • Godiva Limited Edition Deluxe Snowglobe Chocolate: A premium assortment of milk, dark, and white chocolates wrapped in a whimsical snowglobe-themed box. Each day unveils a decadent bite that feels like its own tiny celebration.

  • Smackin' Advent Calendar: A fun, unexpected twist on holiday countdowns: 24 doors of bold, unique sunflower seed flavors for the snack enthusiast. Great for teens, gamers, road-snackers, and anyone who wants something savory instead of sweet.

  • Fly By Jing's Hot Sauce Advent Calendar: Twelve days of Sichuan heat featuring Fly By Jing’s signature sauces, chili crisps, and limited-edition drops. It’s the ultimate gift for spice lovers and adventurous home cooks who want to fire up their holiday season.

  • 12 Days Of Murray's Cheese Countdown Calendar: A curated selection of artisanal cheeses packaged in a gourmet countdown experience, from aged cheddars to tangy washed-rinds. Perfect for hosts, foodies, and anyone whose ideal holiday involves a cheese board.

  • SmartSweets Advent Calendar: A low-sugar holiday countdown packed with festive fruity gummies in fun, seasonal shapes. A great option for candy lovers who want all the joy of daily treats without the sugar crash.

‘Tis the season

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