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What does it actually take to get nutritious, biofortified meals onto every student’s plate?

At the PABRA panel discussion, experts highlighted the critical challenges currently holding school meal programs back from scaling:
🧺Logistics Realities: Turning local food economies into... bankable, scalable supply chains.
🌾Market Disparity: Biofortified crops remain scarce, driving up market prices compared to standard options.
🫘The Awareness Gap: Bridging the disconnect between bean production, fortification, and consumer adoption.

If we want to build resilient food systems for future generations, solving these supply chain challenges is step one.

#BeansIsHow #SchoolFeeding #PABRA #AFSForum2026

✨ Looking for your next comfort food favourite? These Smoky Baked Beans from @aliceinframes are rich, satisfying and full of flavour—perfect for batch cooking, sharing with friends or enjoying throughout the week.

Beans are affordable, versatile and packed with protein and fibre, ...making them a win for both people and the planet. 🫘💚

🔗 Recipe up on beansishow.org

“If we truly want to transform our food systems, we must invest in women—not just in words, but in action.” — Hellen Keti Ruto 💬✨

In Bomet County, Kenya, bean farming begins with women like Hellen. As a farmer leader with the Abosi Farmers’ Cooperative, Hellen knows ...firsthand that for smallholder growers, beans aren’t just a crop—they represent nutrition, income, climate resilience, and dignity. 🌾🫘

With support from partners like PABRA and KALRO, Hellen and her fellow cooperative members gained access to climate-resilient bean varieties and hands-on training—boosting production from 2 bags per acre up to 8 bags per acre! 📈

When we invest in women farmers with quality seeds, fair market access, and practical tools, entire communities thrive. 🌍❤️

🔗 Read Hellen’s story on www.beansishow.org

#BeansIsHow #WomenFarmers #Kenya #GoodFood4All #IYWoF2026

Whether you’re a total beginner or a seasoned home cook, there’s a reason cultures across the globe have stews, dips, and slow-simmered pots of beans at the heart of their traditional kitchens. 🌍🌿

In this guide featured on @guardian, dive into the art of cooking with ...pulses—plus try Emiko Davies’ simple, gorgeous Tuscan Fagioli all'Olio (slow-simmered cannellini beans with garlic, sage, and extra virgin olive oil). 🧄🍃

👉 Hit the link in our bio to read the guide and grab the recipe!

#BeansIsHow #PlantBased #SustainableEating #GoodFood4All #Beansonthemenu

🍔 Bright, bold, and packed with plant power! ✨

Why we love chickpea burgers:
✅ Packed with plant-based protein & fiber
✅ Budget-friendly & super easy to prepare
✅ Soil-friendly and sustainable for the planet 🌍

Beets bring the earthy sweetness and ...gorgeous color, while chickpeas bring the satisfying texture and energy to fuel your day thanks to Chef Lucy @whodoesthedishes.

👉 Full recipe on beansishow.com

#BeansIsHow #BeetrootChickpeaBurger #LovePulsews #GoodFood4All #EatMoreBeans

Leftover daal becomes the star ingredient in these easy Daal Parathas—a simple reminder that cooking sustainably can be as easy as reimagining what's already in your kitchen, thanks to @bethemisfits

Save this recipe for your next batch of leftovers! 🫘

#BeansIsHow #Daal ...#Paratha #ZeroWasteCooking #Beansonthemenu

🌱 Youth are leading the charge for a healthier, more sustainable future—and they’re doing it with BEANS! 🫘✨

This #YouthDay, we’re highlighting how young people and students around the globe are transforming food systems, education, and nutrition through the power of ...pulses:

👧 Youth Teaching Youth: Learn how kids are leading nutrition education to empower their peers with healthy habits @kidsinnnutrition
🎓 Campus Impact: Discover how students at York University are driving sustainable eating and getting beans on the menu @yorkuniversity
🏫 School Buzz: See how schools are creating excitement and making beans a fun, everyday choice for students.
📚 Fuelling Education: Highlighting how nutritious, bean-based meals power learning and cognitive growth.

The future of food is in youth hands—and it’s looking vibrant, nutritious, and full of beans! 🌍💪

🔗 beansishow.org for all articles!

#BeansIsHow #YouthForChange #SustainableFood #GoodFood4All

🌱 It all started with a handful of cluster bean seeds. 🫘

Unhappy with the quality of vegetables at the market, Vijay Sharma decided to grow his own. Years later, that small experiment has blossomed into a thriving home garden with more than 150 plant varieties.

His journey ...is a reminder that growing your own food doesn't require a huge plot of land—just curiosity, patience and a few seeds. Whether you have a garden, balcony or terrace, beans are a great place to start.

🔗 Read Vijay's story and gardening tips at the link in our bio. @thebetterindia

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@MatriarkFoods - turning farm surplus into nutritious meals that feed communities and fight food waste! 🌱

In 2024, Matriark Foods launched their Vegetable Harvest Stew, a shelf-stable meal for foodbanks and emergency food providers and sold five truckloads right out of the gate to food ...banks and emergency food providers like @FeedMoreWNY, @CityMeals, and @FeedingTampaBay. That’s 100,000 + meals packed with protein and sustainability! The stew features NY-grown navy beans— which provide 18g of protein per carton.

By upcycling surplus produce into shelf-stable, healthy meals, Matriark Foods is tackling food insecurity, supporting farmers, and reducing waste—all at the same time.

Let’s celebrate real solutions that nourish people and the planet. More beans, less waste! #BeansisHow #beansonthemenu