# Festive Fiber-Rich Plant Snacks Merchant Gourmet Unveiled a New Limited-Edition Product By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2021-10-30 | Marketing Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/merchant-gourmet References: [foodbev](https://www.foodbev.com/news/merchant-gourmet-unveils-seasonal-plant-based-pouch/)  UK-based brand [Merchant Gourmet](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/merchant-gourmet-products) has launched a new plant-based product for consumers to pick up this holiday season as a way to enjoy some of the best flavors of the season. The limited-edition Merchant Gourmet Spiced Grains & Chestnuts with Wild Rice & Cranberries is suitable for being enjoyed on its own or used to craft a range of [plant-based seasonal dishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plant-based-christmas-menu) like stews, stuffing balls and more. The fiber-rich product is crafted without preservatives or artificial colors in the mix. Managing Director at Merchant Gourmet Richard Peake spoke on the new Merchant Gourmet Spiced Grains & Chestnuts with Wild Rice & Cranberries saying, "We’re really excited to be adding Spiced Grains & Chestnuts to our range, providing shoppers with a new and exciting product that is specially designed to complement festive dishes. [Chestnut]…is a staple for many throughout the festive season and we believe the new pouch will be popular amongst those looking for plant-based alternatives this Christmas.” ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.4/10 - Popularity: 8% | Activity: 25% | Freshness: 10% - 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Plant-based Holiday Season Products:** Brand companies should develop limited-edition plant-based products to cater to consumers who want healthy and nutritious alternatives for the holiday season. - **Fiber-rich Snacks:** Investing in the production of high fiber snacks can help fight against health problems like high blood pressure and obesity, and help foster healthy lifestyles. - **Preservative-free Foods:** The creation and promotion of preservative-free foods promotes health consciousness and can attract consumers looking to reduce their intake of artificial chemicals and unhealthy additives. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Food and Beverage:** Companies in the food and beverage industry should invest resources in developing healthy and nutritious products to cater to consumers who desire healthy alternatives. - **Health and Wellness:** The promotion of high fiber diets for better health can be an attractive business opportunity for health and wellness companies to promote healthy lifestyles. - **Retail:** Retail companies can benefit from promoting healthy and natural food products, creating a niche market catering to consumers who desire healthy and nutritious options. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Chestnut-Based Food Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/merchant-gourmet-products.md) - [Flavorful Festive Food Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/premier-foods-limitededition-products.md) - [Chef-Approved Pouch-Packaged Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/merchant-gourmet-pouch-range.md) - [Heat-and-Eat Plant-Based Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/merchant-gourmet-meals-in-minutes.md) - [Frozen Grab-and-Cook Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/merchant-gourmet-veg-grains-pouches.md) - [Drain-Free Pouch-Packaged Beans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/merchant-gourmet-product.md) - [Meat-Free Christmas Roasts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/this-chestnut-mushroom-caramelised-onion-nut-roast.md) - [Healthy Seasonal Seed Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/munchy-seeds-choccy-cranberry.md) - [High-Quality Microwaveable Rice Pouches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/merchant-gourmet-rice-pouches.md)