# Chestnut-Based Food Products These New Merchant Gourmet Products Come in Two Varieties By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2022-09-22 | Marketing Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/merchant-gourmet-products References: [foodbev](https://www.foodbev.com/news/merchant-gourmet-expands-range-moving-into-two-new-sectors/) & [merchant-gourmet](https://www.merchant-gourmet.com)  These new [Merchant Gourmet](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/merchant-gourmet) products are being launched to help expand the brand into different territories and offer consumers alternative ways to enhance their diet. The products include the Chestnut Stuffing and the Snacking Chestnuts, which are both crafted with a [chestnut base](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cuica) along with a few simple yet high-quality ingredients. The Chestnut stuffing is ready to bake and perfect for holiday celebrations, while the Snacking Chestnuts are lightly salted, low in fat and HFSS-complaint to make them perfect for the UK market. Managing Director Richard Peake spoke on the new Merchant Gourmet products saying, "Our latest [NPD](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bol-foods) launches as a direct response to ongoing consumer demand for new and exciting ways to enjoy the traditional fruit. As we approach the festive period, a key moment for chestnut sales in the UK, the launch of our new snacking chestnut and chestnut stuffing offer delicious, plant-based options for all occasions." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.0/10 - Popularity: 3% | Activity: 13% | Freshness: 13% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Marketing](https://www.trendhunter.com/marketing) > [Branding](https://www.trendhunter.com/branding) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Plant-based Food:** The chestnut-based food products are plant-based alternatives that offer new and exciting options for consumers looking to enhance their diet. - **Healthy Snacks:** The Snacking Chestnuts are low in fat and HFSS-compliant, catering to the growing demand for healthy snack options in the market. - **Convenient Meal Solutions:** The Chestnut Stuffing is ready to bake, offering a convenient meal solution for holiday celebrations and busy consumers alike. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Food and Beverage:** The chestnut-based food products present new opportunities for innovation in the food and beverage industry, with a focus on plant-based and healthy options. - **Catering and Food Service:** The convenient and tasty Chestnut Stuffing offers opportunities for innovation in the catering and food service industry, particularly during holiday and event seasons. - **Retail and Grocery:** The Snacking Chestnuts appeal to the growing demand for healthy snack options, offering opportunities for innovation and expansion in the retail and grocery industries. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Festive Fiber-Rich Plant Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/merchant-gourmet.md) - [Chef-Approved Pouch-Packaged Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/merchant-gourmet-pouch-range.md) - [Flavorful Festive Food Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/premier-foods-limitededition-products.md) - [Flavorful Nutrient-Dense Snack Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whitworths-snacks.md) - [Meat-Free Christmas Roasts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/this-chestnut-mushroom-caramelised-onion-nut-roast.md) - [Chestnut-Flavored Christmas Crisps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/honey-roasted-chestnut-sage-crisps.md) - [Drain-Free Pouch-Packaged Beans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/merchant-gourmet-product.md) - [Comforting Artisan Popcorn Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/popcorn-shed-products.md) - [High-Quality Microwaveable Rice Pouches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/merchant-gourmet-rice-pouches.md)