Quaker Oat So Simple Sweet Cinnamon porridge

Quaker Oats is one of the most iconic breakfast brands globally, with a history dating back to its founding in 1877 in the United States. The brand was established through the merger of several oat mills, creating the Quaker Oats Company in 1901. Its identity has long been associated with the 'Quaker man' figure, symbolizing the values of quality and honesty. Over the decades, Quaker revolutionized the breakfast category with the introduction of rapid-cooking oats and convenient single-serving sachets like the 'Oat So Simple' range.

In 2001, the Quaker Oats Company was acquired by PepsiCo in a multi-billion dollar deal, primarily driven by the success of its Gatorade brand but also to strengthen PepsiCo's presence in the healthy snack and breakfast markets. Today, Quaker operates as a major subsidiary of PepsiCo. For the UK market, including products like the Sweet Cinnamon Oat So Simple seen here, the majority of manufacturing takes place at the Quaker mill in Cupar, Scotland, using locally sourced oats to serve consumers across the United Kingdom and Europe.