- Of all the foods from Georgia, perhaps the most iconic are peanuts and peaches. Georgia produces more than 49 percent of the United States' peanuts and the peanut industry employs more than 50,000 people in Georgia. A can of salted, boiled or flavored peanuts would be a delicious addition to any gift basket or even as a gift on its own. Peaches are the Georgia state fruit and have been grown in the Georgia area since 1571. About 2.6 million cartons of peaches are grown in Georgia annually and these fruits make a sweet addition to any gift.
- You can get wine made in Georgia shipped across the United States from producers, such as the Georgia Winery. Muscadine and peach wine use locally grown fruits to make wines. A bottle of wine can be added to a gift basket made up of other foods or you can use wine to create a gift of your own. Sample packs and wine baskets allow you to choose a variety of Georgia wines to compile into a gift for someone looking for a Southern wine experience.
- Southern candies from Georgia's candy stores make great gifts. Pralines, pecan paws and divinity can be assorted into gift boxes, towers, baskets or tins decorated with images of Georgia. These sugary treats are genuine examples of regional food and are not as commonly found in other parts of the country, so they can be a rare treat for someone living far from the south.
- Vidalia onions are Georgia's official state vegetable and they were the United States' first sweet onion. Instead of being hot as many onions are, Vidalia onions are mild making them very popular. People used to have to travel to south Georgia to get Vidalia onions, but now they are shipped nationwide. For a food enthusiast, this onion would make a thoughtful addition to a food-related gift.
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