Exporting canned beans to Europe

Canned beans meet many of Europe’s future food needs: affordable protein, quick cooking and a low-carbon crop. Buyers look for protein-rich, plant-based foods and want them in lighter, BPA-free packs. The biggest opportunities are in the United Kingdom and Germany, but the fast-growing markets of Romania and Sweden reward competitive prices and clean labels. Importers still control up to 95% of volumes, so gaining their trust with quality and sustainability certificates is the fastest way in. Low-salt and ethnic-flavour lines can win shelf space faster than standard packs. Organic kidney beans, spiced mixes and new variants can open higher margin niches that are still underserved by European producers.