Should I use the ID or the full path in my feed?

Both are acceptable. The numeric ID 136 is preferred because it is language-independent and less prone to errors during bulk uploads.

Does this category require extra attributes like size or color?

No. Unlike Apparel & Accessories, the Food Gift Baskets category does not require size, color, gender, or age_group attributes.

Can I use product_type instead of google_product_category?

No. product_type is a free-form field for your own internal organization, whereas google_product_category is required by Google to understand your taxonomy.

Google product category

Food Gift Baskets

Category ID136

Full path for the feedFood, Beverages & Tobacco > Food Items > Food Gift Baskets

Product examples in this category (US market)

Real products found in Google Shopping, shown as examples.

Bon Appetit Gourmet Gift Basket
Harry & David Snack Gift Basket
Williams Sonoma Fruit & Savory Gift Crate
Premium Fruit Basket
Stonewall Kitchen Ready to Snack Basket
Chocolate Gift Basket
Korissa Gourmet Food Gift Basket
Williams Sonoma Italian Pantry Gift Crate
Zingerman's Sunday Brunch Bakery Basket
Bagels & Nova Brunch Box
Hickory Farms Deluxe Charcuterie Gift Basket
Di Bruno Bros. Italian Kitchen Gourmet Gift Crate
Organic California Collection Fruit Gift Baskets
The Charcuterie Box
Stonewall Kitchen Berry Breakfast Gift Basket

Understanding the Food Gift Baskets Category

The Food Gift Baskets category, identified by ID 136, belongs to the Food, Beverages & Tobacco > Food Items hierarchy. This category is specifically designed for curated collections of food products packaged together as a single gift unit.

What Belongs in This Category

Use this category for pre-assembled gift assortments intended for gifting. Based on examples from the US market, this includes:

Gourmet food assortments featuring savory snacks, crackers, and meats.
Fruit-focused crates or decorative baskets.
Breakfast-themed collections including bakery goods and brunch essentials.
Themed pantry sets, such as Italian-inspired cooking kits or charcuterie arrangements.
Combined sweet and savory gift boxes.

What Does Not Belong Here

Do not categorize individual food items here. If your products are sold separately, they belong in other specific categories. For example, individual boxes of chocolate should be in Candy & Chocolate, while raw fruits or vegetables belong in Fruits & Vegetables. Prepared meals that are not part of a gift set belong in Prepared Foods, and single pantry staples like pasta or oils belong in Pasta & Noodles or Condiments & Sauces.

Feed Implementation

To assign this category, use the google_product_category attribute with the value 136 or the full path Food, Beverages & Tobacco > Food Items > Food Gift Baskets. While this attribute is optional, providing it manually prevents Google from misclassifying your items into broader, less relevant categories, ensuring your products reach the right shoppers effectively.

Frequently asked questions

Should I use the ID or the full path in my feed?: Both are acceptable. The numeric ID 136 is preferred because it is language-independent and less prone to errors during bulk uploads.
Does this category require extra attributes like size or color?: No. Unlike Apparel & Accessories, the Food Gift Baskets category does not require size, color, gender, or age_group attributes.
Can I use product_type instead of google_product_category?: No. product_type is a free-form field for your own internal organization, whereas google_product_category is required by Google to understand your taxonomy.

This category in other languages

ru: Продукты, напитки и табачные изделия > Пищевые продукты > Корзины с продуктовыми наборами
uk: Продукти харчування, напої та тютюнові вироби > Харчові продукти > Кошики з продуктовими наборами