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Home Solutions Categories Food manufacturing and processing Beans

Beans

Beans have long been a standard fixture in many a consumer’s larder or pantry, all over the world. Whatever the variety, the recipe or the volume, Tetra Recart is the smart bean packaging alternative to cans, pouches, and glass jars.

Read more about beans production, our beans processing equipment and beans packaging solutions below. 

Find your next growth space in canned beans

Facts 2.1 bn kg of beans

Global beans volumes are growing steadily

Global volumes of processed beans are forecast to reach 2.1 billion kilograms by 2028, with beans growing 2.3% over 2023–28. This confirms steady demand for convenient, long‑life beans and creates room for new formats, recipes and value‑added concepts in ambient and canned beans.

 

Source: GlobalData

Facts 29% are eating less meat

Plant-based protein is on the rise

29% of global consumers are adapting their diet by cutting meat and animal products, while 61% of US consumers increased protein intake in 2024. Beans and legumes offer affordable, plant‑based protein, creating strong headroom for innovation in ambient and canned beans.

 

Sources: Euromonitor Voice of the Consumer: Lifestyles Survey, 2023; Cargill, Power of Protein, 2024

Facts 24% willing to buy private label

Value pressure boosts private-label beans

As the cost of living rises, 24% of consumers are willing to buy private label, up from 20% in 2021. This puts pressure on branded beans but creates strong growth potential for retailers and their co‑packing partners to build high‑quality, value‑driven ambient beans ranges in modern packaging formats.

 

Source: Euromonitor Voice of the Consumer: Lifestyles Survey, 2023