# State-Specific Gift Subscriptions PiecesofThere Provides Local Product Packages with State Themes By Alyson Wyers | Published 2014-06-26 | World Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/local-product-packages References: [springwise](http://www.springwise.com/gift-packages-offer-taste-recipients-home-state/) & [piecesofthere](http://www.piecesofthere.com/collections/care-packages) While some [subscription services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hemper-box) might be more focused on letting you have a taste of the world, these local product packages offer recipients a taste of their own state. The United States-specific care packages are ideal for homesick students or other friends or family members far from home. Each of the 50 states is represented by packages consisting of a variety of [curated local products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/here-here-market) from a range of local vendors. Gift boxes are also available that only carry items from a particular merchant. The local product packages are specially compiled to only include items from that state or are strongly associated with it. So if you are missing a particular product or place, you can have it shipped to the state you're currently residing in. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.5/10 - Popularity: 66% | Activity: 92% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [World](https://www.trendhunter.com/world) > [Regional](https://www.trendhunter.com/regional) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **State-specific Gift Subscriptions:** The trend towards state-specific gift subscriptions presents opportunities for curated local products to reach a wider audience. - **Curated Local Products:** The trend towards curated local products offers opportunities for small businesses to gain exposure and expand their reach. - **Personalized Gifts:** The trend towards personalized state-specific gifts presents opportunities for businesses to offer unique and customized products to their customers. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **E-commerce:** The e-commerce industry can capitalize on the trend towards state-specific gift subscriptions by partnering with local vendors to offer curated products to customers. - **Tourism:** The tourism industry can tap into the trend towards curated local products by promoting and marketing unique local products to tourists. - **Small Business:** The trend towards personalized state-specific gifts presents an opportunity for small businesses to offer unique and customized products to their customers and gain exposure. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Travel-Themed Subscription Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/travelista.md) - [Charcuterie Subscription Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/charcuterie-subscription-kits.md) - [Pantry-Favorites Subscription Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-balanced-company.md) - [D2C Artisanal Cheese Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artisanal-cheese-boxes.md) - [Seasonal Senior Subscription Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mysenior-subscription-box.md) - [Around-the-World Coffee Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aroundtheworld-coffee.md) - [Birthday-Ready Snack Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/curated-snack-box1.md) - [Holiday Decor Subscriptions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/readyfestive-1.md) - [Swedish-Inspired Candy Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swedish-tasting.md)