# Gourmet Canned Beans Heyday Canning Co Reintroducing Classic Beans with Global Flavors By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2022-08-31 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heyday-canning-co References: [vegconomist](https://vegconomist.com/food-and-beverage/heyday-canning-beans/) & [heydaycanning](https://www.heydaycanning.com/)  Canned foods are getting an upgrade courtesy of [Heyday Canning Co](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lasagna-soups), a start-up founded by Jamie Tulley and former [Clif Bar](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-honey-cashews) and [Sweet Earth](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meatless-game-day-spreads) exec Kat Kavner. This new brand is poised to bring freshness and modernity to an age-old category and infuse it with flavor, creativity and inspiration. Kavner says, "We want people to be able to open a can and put together a really effortless meal in a matter of minutes.” Heyday Canning Co will be introducing itself to the world with six globally inspired flavors to start: Harissa Lemon Chickpeas, Kimchi Sesame Navy Beans, Coconut Curry Chickpeas, Tomato alla Vodka Cannellini Beans, Enchilada Black Beans and Apricot Glazed Baked Beans. These classic beans in gourmet sauces are ready to be eaten alone or worked into dishes like rice, pastas and tacos. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.5/10 - Popularity: 47% | Activity: 77% | Freshness: 12% - 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Gourmet Canned Foods:** There is an opportunity for other startups to explore various gourmet canned food options other than beans - **Global Flavors:** There is an opportunity for food businesses to incorporate global flavors in their products - **Convenience Foods:** There is an opportunity to create healthy and convenient meal options for busy individuals. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Food and Beverage:** The food and beverage industry has the opportunity to enhance their canned food options - **Startups:** Startups can explore the canned food industry and look for ways to innovate and disrupt the current market - **Health and Wellness:** The health and wellness industry can incorporate convenient and healthy meal options into their product offerings. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Gourmet Baked Beans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gourmet-baked-beans.md) - [Canned Plant-Based Bean Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bean-meals.md) - [Organic Canned Bean Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/realfoods-by-organico.md) - [Drain-Free Pouch-Packaged Beans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/merchant-gourmet-product.md) - [Attractive Canned Foods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nice-cans.md) - [Nutritionally Focused Canned Beans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/serous-bean-co-organic-beans.md) - [Heat-and-Eat Jarred Bean Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biona-world-bean-meals.md) - [Bean Brand Hummus Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heinz-beanz-houmouz.md) - [Canned Cuisine-Inspired Veggies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/del-monte-foods.md)