☕ Edible gifts from Finland: what to buy at the supermarket — from Fazer to salmiakki

❄️ Why edible gifts from Finland are the safest and most popular option

Let's be honest: edible gifts are superpowers.
They don't gather dust on shelves, don't look "too touristy," and don't require a refined taste in design.
And most importantly, Finnish food is universal: from grandmothers to colleagues in the office, from children to "picky friends who don't like anything".

Finland offers food that smells like the north:
berries, chocolate, coffee, snacks, forest spices, salted caramel, honey, and spiced teas.
Supermarkets are the best way to pick up these gifts at 2-3 times cheaper than in souvenir shops or at the airport.

In this article, we will break it down for you:
— what you should definitely buy,
— what to choose carefully,
— what to avoid,
— how to pack it nicely and how to take it across the border,
— and how Prisma, K-Citymarket and Lidl differ.

Ready? Then let's go through the categories — from the most reliable to the most daring options.

🍫 Fazer chocolate — a gift that everyone loves

1) Classic blue bar

This is a legend. Soft, creamy, "just right".
Children, adults, grandmothers, colleagues — everyone loves this chocolate. It's a 100% universal option.

2) Limited edition Fazer flavours (berries, winter, new collections)

In 2025, the following are especially popular:
— blueberry,
— lingonberry,
— dark chocolate with raspberries,
— white with crunchy snowflakes.

Limited editions are the perfect choice if you want something "a little special".

3) Fazer sets in boxes

More festive. Available versions:
— assorted,
— caramel,
— cream,
— Nordic mixes.

This is convenient for offices, large families and "gifts for everyone".

☕ Coffee: Paulig, Löfbergs and Kulta Katriina

Finns are world champions in coffee consumption, and almost all coffee in supermarkets is top-notch.

4) Paulig Presidentti (green/black)

Green is mild, black is rich.
This is the kind of coffee that even people without coffee preferences will enjoy.

5) Löfbergs Medium / Dark

Scandinavian roast: aromatic, smooth, comfortable.
A good gift for coffee lovers.

6) Kulta Katriina — budget-friendly but delicious

If you need a gift set "for everyone", you can take 3-5 packs of different flavours and put together a nice mix.

🍓 Berries, jams, marmalades: Finland's calling card

If chocolate is for the masses, then berries are the soul.
And they are loved by all generations.

7) Cloudberry jam

The most festive and northern variety.
It goes well with cheese, pancakes and cottage cheese.

8) Blueberries and lingonberries

Versatile, beautiful, and long-lasting.
Finnish jams are thick, rich, and without excess sugar.

9) Berry sauces for meat and cheese

An unexpected but very "grown-up" gift.

🌿 Spices, salts and northern seasonings

Finns love natural flavours — and these gifts always surprise.

10) Smoked salt

Ideal for meat, potatoes and soups.
Even vegetarians will love it — the aroma is magical.

11) Mixes for fish and potatoes

Very "Finnish flavour" — smokiness + herbs.

12) Finnish mustard Turun Sinappi

Spicy, sweet, mild — there are many options.
Dads and men especially love it.

🥨 Snacks and little pleasures

13) Rye crisps/crackers

Crunchy, dense, without any artificial flavours.
Goes well with cheese, salads, pasta.

14) Domino biscuits

The Finnish answer to Oreo — and, honestly, tastier.

15) Salted caramel

A Scandinavian classic loved by adults and teenagers alike.

⚫ Salmiakki: give with caution

16) Mild varieties of salmiakki are acceptable

In small packages, "sweet & salty", "mild".

17) Extreme salmiakki — be careful

For enthusiasts and the brave.
Not suitable as gifts for a wide audience.

🛒 Where to buy cheaper: supermarkets vs. airports

Prisma

The best prices. Huge selection.
The best place for chocolate, coffee, and biscuits.

K-Citymarket

Slightly more expensive, but there are more premium products.

Lidl

Less choice, but good prices on:
— salt,
— bread,
— snacks,
— chocolate.

Duty Free

20–60% more expensive.
Good for limited editions and gift boxes if you are in a hurry.

🎁 How to properly wrap food as a gift

To make your gift look beautiful and "Finnish":

— use craft bags;
— add a ribbon or sprig of fir;
— put together themed sets: "coffee + chocolate", "berries + biscuits", "spices + salt".

And most importantly, check the expiry dates — Finnish products have a long shelf life, but it's better to choose fresh ones.

🌍 Important customs considerations

— chocolate, biscuits, coffee — no restrictions;
— Jam — allowed if in sealed factory packaging;
— drinks >100 ml — only in luggage;
— meat products — prohibited for most EU and CIS countries;
— spices and salt — no problem.

💌 How to put together an edible gift set that everyone will love

The formula for the perfect gift:
1 sweet treat + 1 drink + 1 "northern delicacy" (seasoning/salt)

Examples:

For the family

— Fazer chocolate,
— Paulig coffee,
— blueberry-lingonberry jam.

For colleagues

— mini chocolates,
— Domino biscuits,
— Northern spices.

For friends

— salted caramel,
— rye snacks,
— smoked salt.

It's inexpensive, beautiful, delicious — and smells like Finland.