SnackCrate

What's in the box: Each box holds an assortment of full-size chips, chocolate bars, candy and other snacks from that month's featured country.

SnackCrate is a monthly subscription that sends a box of snacks themed around one country, with a new destination each month. The current box features Canada, and its lineup shows what the service tends to aim for: regional versions of familiar brands mixed with local favorites. Listed items include Ruffles and Pringles All Dressed, Old Dutch Ketchup Chips, Maple Popcorn, an Aero S'mores bar, a Kit Kat Chunky Rolo and a Cadbury Mr. Big bar. The company says its snacks are full-size and imported by SnackCrate. It also says you can't buy them in stores and promises no repeats. The site advertises a first box for as low as $10 and offers a guarantee worded as "you'll love it or it's free." You can also send a box as a gift, and the homepage links to a separate SnackShop and an archive of previous themes. Because each box covers one country, it works well as a small tasting event to share with family or friends. The main caveat is that many picks are global brands like Doritos, Hershey and Sour Patch Kids in local flavors. Adventurous eaters hoping for truly obscure products may find some months more familiar than they expected, and how exotic a box feels depends heavily on the featured country. Check current pricing and terms on the site before subscribing.