INDX Gift Edit | Show Report May 2026
Responding to the evolving needs of the gift industry, INDX Gift Edit, a brand-new addition to the INDX Shows portfolio, made its debut at Cranmore Park 19 May 2026
Written by
Debbie Hartill
Published
20 May 2026
Read Time
3 min read
Greetings, gadgets, & gourmet gifts
Responding to the evolving needs of the gift industry, INDX Gift Edit, a brand-new addition to the INDX Shows portfolio, made its debut at Cranmore Park 19 May 2026.
Present-ing a perfectly packaged line-up, visitors to the show were invited to explore a commercially curated selection of high-quality products spanning food and drink, homeware, lifestyle, fashion accessories, stationery, toys, and artisan crafts.
From pickles and preserves, to savoury snacks, culinary seasonings, sweet treats, and seasonal bakes; key brands from the gift food and drinks arena included Stewarts, Josh’s Chocolate, Fudge Kitchen, Boddington’s Preserves, Treat Kitchen, and Cottage Delight plus UK based drinks suppliers Rum & Reggae Serious Rum and The Sweet Potato Spirit Company.
In collaboration with Spice Kitchen, the Cranmore Park chefs cooked up a flavoursome feast for all attendees, showcasing the blends and spices on offer. Bold flavours for adventurous cooks… Products included multi-award winning spice tins, sari silk gift-wrapped signature blends, spiced hot chocolate and a cookbook to boot; offering something to suit every budget whilst sure to pack a punch.
From greetings cards to gadgets, and a wealth of gifting inspiration, the showroom was brought to life by artisanal scents and stunning craftsmanship from the likes of Fantasy Candles, CAHM, Sophia Davenport, The English Soap Company, and Nobile Glassware. From the fashion and accessories category, Katherine Bree Jewellery, David Jones, Nova Leathers, and the eco-chic designs of Swole Panda were in attendance. Plus, rows of perfect gifting solutions were seen from heritage brands such as Hallmark, to the playful world of Go Genius, and gadgets galore from The Source.
Exclusive to INDX Gift Edit, and in partnership with The Giftware Association, attendees to the show had the opportunity to see a ‘winners showcase’ of products first-hand in an exciting Gift of the Year display area. With over 20 categories spanning giftware and home, the Gift of the Year Awards is a showcase of products from jewellery to games right through to sustainable products and cards, stationery and wrap. Gift of the Year ‘Garden & Outdoors’ category winners, IF displayed their bold floral collection alongside their highly commended early bird catches the worm bookmarks. Plus Joe Davies brought ‘Branded and Licensed Gifts’ category winning Fox Under the Moon artwork to life with silver-plated earrings, necklaces and bracelets. Highly commended entries also included The Crafty Kit Company and Dalaco.
“The Giftware Association, which runs Gift of the Year is excited to support The INDX Gift Edit in May, for the very first exclusive showcase of the Gift of the Year winners which get announced a few days earlier; [providing] buyers with a chance to see the next best thing in gifting across 20 categories, as well as the excellent brands that will be exhibiting at the show.”
In an era where consumers are increasingly sourcing local, sustainable, and handcrafted items, show partners, The British Craft Directory, facilitated a vital platform for British craftsmanship; connecting retail buyers directly with designers and makers and placing a spotlight on the ‘British Made’ movement. Flying the flag for British-made, Papersheep were in attendance with their original keepsake cards & gifts; based on quirky watercolour and ink drawings and hand finished with sheep’s wool in Norfolk.
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