The campaign, led by The Food Foundation and Veg Power, aims to promote beans to the nation as nutritional powerhouses that are also source of protein, fibre and micronutrients.
Beans are currently under consumed in the UK, with the average person eating just one portion of beans a week, despite their increasingly lauded health benefits.
Catering companies and food businesses including Compass Group UK&I, BaxterStorey and Angel Hill Food co, who are part of OCS, have announced pledges to increase their sale of beans. BaxterStorey has made the most ambitious pledge to double volume sales for all bean products over three years.
Angel Hill Food Co has pledged to increase volume sales for all bean products by 25% by 2028, while compass Group has announced plans to increase the proportion of beans procured by 15% by 2028.
Nicky Martin, director of nutrition and wellbeing at Compass Group UK&I, said: “Increasing our procurement of beans is a meaningful step toward supporting both human and planetary health.
“Beans are rich in fibre, plant-based protein, and essential nutrients, while also having a lower environmental footprint compared to many other protein sources. This commitment reflects a smart, evidence-based approach to nutrition and sustainability.”
Bettina Campolucci Bordi, BaxterStorey chef partner, added: “I’ve been lucky to be part of this journey from the beginning. I’m so proud to see BaxterStorey making the Platinum Pledge for Bang in Some Beans.
"What started as an idea has grown into a movement proving that beans can be delicious, affordable, and genuinely exciting, while supporting both human and planetary health. This pledge is a powerful commitment to real change at scale. I’m proud of the partnership we’ve built, excited for what this unlocks next, and I hope it inspires others in our industry to follow.”