# Latin-Inspired Canned Beans 'Teasdale Simply Especial' Features Uniquely Flavored Canned Beans By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2019-04-01 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flavored-canned-beans References: [prnewswire](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/teasdale-latin-foods-debuts-10-grams-of-plant-based-protein-per-serving-in-their-new-latin-inspired-flavored-beans-300821200.html) & [teasdalelatinfoods](http://teasdalelatinfoods.com/products/beans) Teasdale Latin Foods' new Teasdale Simply Especial line introduces a variety of flavored canned beans that take inspiration from [Latin cuisine](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buena-mesa). The 15.5-ounce cans are offered in varieties like Chili Verde, Chipotle Rojo, Peruvian, Spicy Cuban and Mexican Chili, each of which offers a satisfying way for consumers to amplify their snacks and meals. Beyond being intrigued by the unique flavors of these [canned bean products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seasoned-legumes), consumers will also be drawn to the fact that the formulas are enriched with pea protein to provide 10 grams of plant-based protein per serving. As Yvonne Conroy, Director of Marketing and Innovation at Teasdale Latin Foods, describes: "This is a very exciting time and we're at the forefront of innovation in the bean category. Right now, there is a global shift toward [plant based-proteins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/utopea-ah)." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 61% | Activity: 51% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Flavored Canned Beans:** Opportunity for companies to develop and market unique, Latin-inspired flavors of canned beans. - **Plant-based Protein:** Potential for businesses to create and promote plant-based protein products in response to the growing global demand. - **Latin-inspired Snacks and Meals:** Market potential for companies to offer a range of Latin-inspired snacks and meals incorporating unique flavors of canned beans. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Food and Beverage:** Disruptive innovation opportunities for food companies to develop and market Latin-inspired flavored canned beans and plant-based protein products. - **Canned Goods:** Opportunity for canned goods manufacturers to diversify their product offerings by introducing unique, Latin-inspired flavors of canned beans. - **Convenience Foods:** Potential for companies in the convenience food industry to create quick and easy Latin-inspired snacks and meals using flavored canned beans. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Gourmet Canned Beans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heyday-canning-co.md) - [Organic Canned Bean Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/realfoods-by-organico.md) - [Mexican Canned Beans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-refried-bean.md) - [Protein-Packed Ready-to-Eat Beans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/masala-mama.md) - [Nutritionally Focused Canned Beans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/serous-bean-co-organic-beans.md) - [Canned Cuisine-Inspired Veggies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/del-monte-foods.md) - [Plant-Based Latin Entrees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/latin-entrees.md) - [Bean-Powered Plant-Based Foods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beanvivo.md) - [Drain-Free Pouch-Packaged Beans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/merchant-gourmet-product.md)