Merchant Gourmet 5 Glorious Grains

Merchant Gourmet is a prominent British food brand specialized in plant-based ingredients, specifically ready-to-eat pulses, grains, and specialty ingredients like chestnuts. The brand was established in the United Kingdom in the 1990s with the aim of making healthy, gourmet-style ingredients accessible for home cooking.

While the brand is British and its corporate headquarters are located in London, the manufacturing of their 'pouch' products, such as the 5 Glorious Grains, primarily takes place in France. This is due to their long-standing partnership with specialized French production facilities that pioneered the vacuum-sealed, ready-to-eat pouch technology. The brand is currently owned by Leathams Ltd, a major UK-based food importer and distributor, which continues to manage the brand's global expansion and product development.