Bang in Some Beans

By banging in some beans, we can transform our diets, cut carbon emissions, and support British growers, all while enjoying delicious food

Bang in Some Beans is a nationwide initiative led by The Food Foundation in partnership with Veg Power and other organisations, aiming to double UK bean consumption by 2028.

The campaign is inspiring people to enjoy beans (including legumes and pulses) at home and when eating out. Restaurants, caterers, and food producers are pledging to feature more bean-based dishes on menus and in products, making it easier than ever for people to choose meals that are healthy, affordable, and planet-friendly.

Beans aren’t just good for people, they’re good for the planet and help businesses meet health and sustainability goals.

Find out more about the campaign from the partner organisation Veg Power

Why bang in some beans?

Beans bring benefits. Good for health, saving money, and the planet:

Beans are small but mighty!

High in fibre, which supports healthy digestion and may reduce chronic disease risk
A source of protein
Rich in key micronutrients (iron, zinc, potassium, magnesium)
Count as one of your 5-a-day

Beans are one of the best value-for-money foods around.

Cheaper than meat and many non-meat alternatives
Long lasting, with a long shelf life and widely suited across different cuisines

Beans aren’t just good for you, they’re good for the planet too.

• Beans emit over 50 times less greenhouse gas than beef (1.8 kg vs 99 kg CO₂e per kg)
• Improve soil health through nitrogen fixation, reducing fertiliser needs

References:

Greenhouse gas emission figures from The Food Foundation.

We're supporting Bang in Some Beans

Food Standards Scotland is proud to be a bean promoter, supporting the mission to get the nation eating more beans.

We’re committed to supporting industry to make beans more available, appealing, and part of everyday meals.

See how we are encouraging people in Scotland to bang in some beans

How you can help people bang in some beans

Become a bean promoter and join the movement to double UK bean consumption by 2028.

Reasons to join the bean revolution

Improve population health and nutrition: Increasing bean consumption supports national dietary goals and reduces chronic disease risk
Meet customer demand for healthy, environmentally sustainable, and affordable options
Drive growth: branded canned pulses are up 19.4% year-on-year, far outpacing canned vegetables
Reduce Scope 3 emissions

What can businesses do

Set targets to increase bean sales or servings by 2028
Monitor, report, and review progress annually using the Beans Commitment Framework
Gain visibility in the State of the Nation’s Food Industry report, showcasing leadership and innovation