UK: British baked beans project reaches the next stage

Baked beans grown at a Lincolnshire farm as part of an innovative project led by the University of Warwick, have now progressed to the tinning stage. Capulet beans were grown by farmer Andy Ward, using innovative methods developed at the University of Warwick Innovation Campus. It is the result of 12 years of work by Warwick’s Professor Eric Holub. Mr Ward said:“It’s absolutely fantastic to be the farmer that’s grown these beans. To see them go through the line and into a tin – soon to be on a piece of toast, is unreal.” Prof Holub, who spearheaded the project, added:”We went to the Princes factory to see how well the Capulet beans ‘can’ and they’ve done a marvellous job.” Capulet beans represent a significant step towards sustainable, UK-sourced food options, in line with the University of Warwick’s mission to spearhead agricultural advancements and tackle global food security challenges. Capulet beans are the first that can be used as baked beans to be grown in the UK. ...