taste savo pop up

The Taste Savo pop-up shop for local products showcases local producers, Europe-award-winning food gifts, and delicious, memorable North Savo treats and gifts to take home. Local food and the spirit of Christmas—welcome to gather the most mouth-watering ideas and Savonian experiences for Santa’s sack! Step in and embark on a flavour journey to the most delicious Christmas in all of Europe!

At the Christmas Market, the Taste Savo shop is operated by Ravintolamestarit. Its CEO, Eeva Mertanen—also the region’s official food ambassador—is a passionate advocate for local food.

This year, the Taste Savo glass-container shop features products from, among others: Kauraparta, Eväsmiehet, Ilmatar Natural, Vaittilan marjatila, Rantala Talakkuna, Hiekkala Farm, Alahovi Tila, Willimaku, Nenosen mansikkatila, Lignell & Piispanen, Sydännaiset, Tundra Natural, Paja Handcrafts, Zet Design, Leivonsaaren Puuseppä, Taito Shop Itä-Suomi, Tiukkapipo, VisioLaser, Kankaanrinteen Luomutila, Juulian Kotileipomo, HandMadeByEeva, Hunajakioski – and even treasures from Ateljee Keltainen Talo.

From Kajaani, we are also joined by a couple of delights: Kuiskiva Oy and Hapanjuuren Lumoa.