Acquisition History / Premier Foods plc / Merchant Gourmet
Premier Foods plc Acquires Merchant Gourmet
Announced August 21, 2025 — $64.8M
What happened
Merchant Gourmet, founded in 1995, is a UK premium, healthy, convenient meals brand with revenue of about £28M. Premier Foods agreed to acquire 100% of it to add a fast-growing brand in line with its brand-acquisition strategy.
- Acquirer
- Premier Foods plc
- Target
- Merchant Gourmet
- Announced
- August 21, 2025
- Price
- $64.8M
- Industry
- Branded food ingredients
- Buyer type
- Strategic acquirer
- Status
- Announced, not yet closed
By the numbers
Frequently Asked Questions About This Acquisition
When did Premier Foods plc acquire Merchant Gourmet?
Premier Foods plc acquired Merchant Gourmet on August 21, 2025. This was Premier Foods plc's 1st publicly tracked acquisition out of 1 we have on record.
How much did Premier Foods plc pay for Merchant Gourmet?
Premier Foods plc paid $64.8M for Merchant Gourmet.
What does Merchant Gourmet do?
Merchant Gourmet, founded in 1995, is a UK premium, healthy, convenient meals brand with revenue of about £28M. Premier Foods agreed to acquire 100% of it to add a fast-growing brand in line with its brand-acquisition strategy.
What other Branded food ingredients companies has Premier Foods plc acquired?
Merchant Gourmet is Premier Foods plc's only publicly tracked acquisition in Branded food ingredients so far.