Unique Food and Beverage Stocking Stuffer Ideas

 

I’ve worked with some unique food and beverage brands this past year and I wanted to share them as potential stocking stuffer or gift ideas for foodies who look for better food alternatives. Check them out below!

Blume Honey Water – Blume Honey Water is an organic, bee-friendly hydration brand offering a clean alternative to traditional sweetened drinks. Founded in Pittsburgh, PA by Michele Meloy Burchfield, a former Boston Beer Company executive, the brand crafts lightly sweetened beverages made with organic honey in three distinctive flavors: Citrus Vanilla, Wild Blueberry, and Ginger Zest. With a mission rooted in sustainability and pollinator protection, Blume delivers refreshing “spikeless energy” without artificial ingredients or added sugars. Learn more at www.blumehoneywater.com

Graasi - Graasi is the first certified organic barley water brand in the U.S., founded in 2020 by Chris LaCorata in Fort Mill, SC. Drawing on over 35 years in manufacturing leadership, LaCorata created Graasi as a clean, functional beverage delivering immunity-boosting vitamin C, D, and zinc in a low-sugar, plant-based formula. With roots in American manufacturing and a mission to bring healthy alternatives mainstream, Graasi is shelf-stable, gluten-free, and USDA-certified organic, designed for working professionals, families, and athletes alike. Learn more at https://graasi.com

Karma Water - Karma Water is a functional wellness beverage founded in 2011 by CJ Rapp, a veteran beverage entrepreneur best known for creating Jolt Cola. Headquartered in Pittsford, NY, Karma is built around its patented Push Cap technology, which locks in nutrients until the moment of consumption to guarantee maximum potency. With product lines spanning Probiotic Water, Energy Water, and Stick Packs, Karma combines clean ingredients, immune-boosting benefits, and innovative design to redefine functional hydration. Learn more at www.drinkkarma.com

I received samples of Karma to try. I like that Karma Probiotic water has such great ingredients and is a healthier alternative for me to get my morning probiotics without having to take a pill or powder.  As for the Energy water, it’s a great alternative to coffee, and I can take as little as I want, and reseal it for later.  The waters have great flavors that are so delicious. This is a brand I love. 

Projo* - Projo* is a groundbreaking functional coffee brand that marries high-protein nutrition with premium organic coffee to energize busy, active lifestyles. Founded in Los Gatos, CA by Charbel Mawad, the brand delivers clean, low-sugar, protein-infused coffee blends—such as those enriched with marine collagen, digestive enzymes, and organic coffee fruit extract—to elevate both taste and performance. Emerging from Charbel’s experiences in fitness, nutrition, and entrepreneurship, Projo* blends wellness sensibility and functional benefits with everyday ritual. From its local beginnings to forming part of the functional beverage evolution, Projo* appeals to fitness enthusiasts and health-minded coffee lovers alike. Discover more at www.idrinkprojo.com

• Projo* uses certified grass-fed collagen — not marine collagen.
• The instant coffee packets contain digestive enzymes, while the new ready-to-drink (RTD) line launching October 18 is lactose-free and includes only a lactase enzyme.

I received samples of this new beverage that was just introduced by Projo. It’s a Power Coffee  available in Vanilla and Mocha Latte flavors and they’re delicious. I especially enjoy the vanilla, as it’s always been a flavor I prefer, but the Mocha is equally good. This is a great source of good collagen for me.

The Hermit - The Hermit crafts the only calamari jerky made with American wild-caught squid and all-natural ingredients, offering a clean, flavorful, and sustainable protein snack. Founded in Montrose, CO by Steven Shonts, the brand combines a passion for earth-friendly eating, adventurous flavors, and nutritional integrity. With a tarot-inspired, whimsical vibe, The Hermit is ideal for hikers, road-trippers, and health-conscious snackers seeking something truly different. Learn more at https://thehermit.com

This product is so unique to me, as it’s made from squid and not your typical jerky. The flavors are unique as well, with flavors like Ginger Scallion, Italian Herb and Thai Chili Lime. I love that these are Zero Sugar and are packed with 28 grams of protein. They’re also gluten free, dairy free and soy free. 

TRUWILD - TRUWILD delivers clean, great-tasting supplements designed to fuel active, outdoor-driven lifestyles. Founded around 2017/2018 by Zac Curhan—who brings over a decade of CPG experience and a personal history steeped in health, athletics, and scientific nutrition—the brand offers products like kombucha powder, greens, mushrooms, and its flagship Hydrate formula launched in July 2025. Born from Zac’s upbringing by a doctor and a nutritionist and his championship collegiate water polo career, TRUWILD blends real, science-backed ingredients with bold flavors and adventure ethos. With distribution across Amazon, DTC, and 100+ independent retailers—including Bristol Farms and regional health stores—the brand is redefining performance supplements as effective, authentic, and approachable. Learn more at www.truwild.com.

As a family that works out often, and knows the importance of supplements and hydration, I love products like this. I was sent samples to try out and love the ingredients in Truwild.  This product is perfect for anyone regardless of if they work out or not, and the flavor is so good.