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As world leaders gather at #UNGA in New York, the #BeansIsHow campaign continues to highlight how beans drive progress across multiple Sustainable Development Goals, from #nutrition and #health to gender equality, #climate action, and fair livelihoods.

Join us in celebrating how the humble... bean supports the #SDGs far beyond the plate. While they’re famous for tackling Hunger and Good Health, beans are true multi-taskers for global progress:
🍽️ Zero Hunger & Good Health: Packed with essential nutrients, beans ensure access to safe, nutritious food and play a vital role in ending malnutrition for all.
💼 No Poverty & Decent Work: Boosting bean production creates reliable income streams and resilient livelihoods for smallholder farming communities worldwide.
🚺 Gender Equality: Women make up a large portion of small-scale legume farmers; investing in bean value chains directly empowers women agriculturalists.
🌍 Responsible Consumption & Climate Action: Beans have a low carbon footprint, require minimal water, and naturally fix nitrogen into the soil, enriching the land without heavy synthetic fertilizers.
🌱 Life on Land: Integrating beans into crop rotations improves soil biodiversity and combats land degradation.

Make the shift: eating more beans supports smallholder farmers, cuts emissions, boosts dietary diversity, and helps build resilient, sustainable food systems for all.

#BeansIsHow #SDGDay #Act4SDGs #SDGs #GlobalGoals #GoodFoodForAll #UNGA2026

Beans are a powerhouse for health, sustainability, and economic growth across Africa! 🫘✨

Dr. Eliud Birachi from the Pan-Africa Bean Research Alliance #PABRA shares how innovative, demand-led breeding is transforming African agriculture. By slashing crop development cycles from 10 ...years down to just 3, PABRA is delivering high-yield, biofortified, and fast-cooking bean varieties directly into the hands of local farmers.

These climate-smart varieties cut down on cooking time and energy use, making them a game-changer for home kitchens and large-scale school feeding programs.

#BeanisHow #Nutrition #PABRA #SchoolFeeding #Biofortification

The UK🇬🇧 is officially in its Bean Era! 🫘

New research shows shoppers are shifting toward affordable, nutrient-dense whole foods. Just a quick look at the stats:
🫘 Canned & jarred beans: +26.4% (Butter beans: +30.3%!)
🫘 Increase in dried beans, peas, and lentils... +16.7%
🫘Increase in tofu sales +7.2%
🫘 Tempeh: +71.5%

Beans are budget-friendly, gut-friendly, and huge for the planet. We’re proud to support the #BangInSomeBeans Campaign, and to stand alongside our 140+ #BeansisHow coalition partners pushing for real food-system change.

Let’s keep getting #BeansOnTheMenu!
👇 Full report link in bio.

#GoodFood4All #PlantBasedUK

Why are cowpeas a top priority for the future of sustainable food systems?

As climate challenges strain global agriculture, scaling climate-resilient crops like cowpeas is an essential priority.

Here’s why:
They replenish soil nutrients naturally
They grow in tough ...climates with minimal water and inputs
They deliver accessible, protein-packed nutrition

Prioritizing resilient pulses like the cowpea is how we build food systems that nourish people and protect the planet.

Transforming our agricultural systems means prioritizing crops that restore the soil while feeding the future.

#BeansIsHow #AFSF #SustainableFoodSystems #Cowpeas

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