The Balanced Bushel’s Beans and Pulses are a new line of products crafted with nutrition and quality in mind to support consumers in search of cheaper protein options.
The products are packaged in easy-to-open packaging and are sourced from farms in the US to prioritize a farm-to-feast experience. The reduced amount of processing that the beans and pulses have gone through keeps the food as true-to-form as possible, while also ensuring its as nutritious as possible.
The Balanced Bushel’s Beans and Pulses are perfect for use as the base protein in a variety of recipes, and maintain a low-cost profile. While not impervious to inflation, the products are a more cost-effective option than meat varieties to help consumers save money.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Minimally Processed Foods
- Creating more products with reduced processing to produce nutritious and affordable food options.
- Plant-based Protein Alternatives
- Developing more plant-based protein options to cater to consumers who are seeking cheaper and healthier protein sources.
- Farm-to-table Movement
- Supporting local farmers and sourcing farm-fresh ingredients to enhance transparency and create a sustainable food system.
Where This Applies
- Food Manufacturing
- Incorporating minimal processing techniques and local ingredient sourcing to develop affordable and nutritious food products.
- Plant-based Foods
- Expanding the plant-based protein options by using beans and pulses as the base to offer consumers cheaper and healthier protein alternatives.
- Sustainable Agriculture
- Encouraging sustainable agriculture practices to increase the availability of farm-fresh ingredients, support local farmers, and contribute to the farm-to-table movement.
