Esprit Gourmand
A century of history
Founded in Marseille in 1922, Esprit Gourmand is a family-run business specialised in roasting and transforming nuts as well as preparing premium specialty food.
It is the oldest nut roasting company still active in France. Esprit Gourmand strives to offer the best quality nuts and roasting techniques to accentuate their nutritive qualities and subtle flavours. Esprit Gourmand choose the best quality nuts, from the best origins and latest harvest. As part of the sustainable development policy, in order to limit the carbon footprint, they give priority to nuts and fruits from the Mediterranean rim and from French origin if available.
They have been phasing out plastic packaging since 2020 with the launch of more environmentally friendly options. Esprit Gourmand's bulk products are now packed in compostable packaging. They are also offering recyclable options for their minibar range with the choice of PET or glass jars. Other packing materials are made of biodegradable corn starch.
Listed in all French “Palaces”, nearly all 5 star hotels in France and in many hotels worldwide, Esprit Gourmand is vell recognised for the quality of their products.
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Esprit Gourmand's Selection
Salted Nuts
Classic salted nuts - Almond, Peanut, Pistachio, Macadamia and Cashew nuts of the best quality are sourced from the best origins. Esprit Gourmand formed long-standing partnerships with nuts producers with whom they have collaborated over the years, guaranteeing consistent quality of the products.
Flavoured & Caramelised Nuts
Flavoured & Caramelised nuts are upmarket products, meticulously hand packed in Esprit Gourmand's workshops in Provence, in jars of three sizes, or alternatively in bulk packaging, vacuum sealed and packaged in protective atmosphere for an extended shelf life. Some of flavours we have in our offer: Black Truffle, Wasabi Sesame, Rosemary and Camargue Sea Salt, Parmesan, Zaatar, Speculoos, Coconut.
Mixes
The mixes are original creations that were developed by Esprit Gourmand chefs from the best quality dried fruits and nuts, from the best origins.
Gummy Bears
Gummy Bears from Esprit Gourmand are not only organix, but also vegan, and are packed in attractive jars.
Cereals
Esprit Gourmand's cereal range is completed with a delicious line of premium granolas, mueslis and classics (corn flakes, oats etc…), largely organic, with a gluten free range available.
Catherine, Didier & Eric Najarian
Sibling owners of Esprit Gourmand
Esprit Gourmand story began with Kourken Najarian, Armenian by birth, who created a nut trading company in Marseille in 1922. In 1951, his son, Jean-Baptiste Najarian, expanded the business with the addition of a nut roasting line, and today the company is the oldest nut roasting firm still in activity in France.
Since 2013, the company is ran by Jean Baptiste’s children: Catherine, Didier and Eric. Generation after generation, knowledge transmission and constant search for perfection have shaped the company’s identity.
