Unlocking the Potential of Bean, Pulse and Legume Cultivation in the UK

Despite the potential economic, environmental and health benefits of producing and consuming more beans and pulses, the UK is falling short on both fronts.

Evidence shows there is a need to incentivise growers and develop new markets and supply chains for the beans and pulses we currently grow.

As our latest briefing shows, the government’s current Food Strategy and commitment to produce a Horticulture Sector Growth Plan represent critical opportunities to better support UK growers of beans, which should be seized on.