20 October 2026
Bang in Some Beans: Coffee and cocktails
From coffee alternatives and cocktails to protein-rich products, beans are inspiring a new wave of food and drink innovation!
Chef Melissa Hemsley explores how food industry pioneers makers are putting this versatile, planet-friendly ingredient to work as changing consumer tastes open up new possibilities, in this week's Bang in Some Beans episode.
It features world-renowned bartender Ryan Chetiyawardana (aka Mr Lyan), Kew's Dr Caspar Chater, young farmer Anna Wylie, Adam Palmer of Honest Bean, Paul Donegan of Atura Proteins, and Daan Raemdonck of Koppie.
- Presented by chef Melissa Hemsley, the seven-part series is part of a campaign, by The Food Foundation and Veg Power, to get the UK eating more beans. New episodes land every Tuesday, subscribe to The Food Foundation podcast to ensure you don't miss out.

