Beans at work
Small changes to workplace menus
A measurable impact on people and the planet. We’re bringing the benefits of beans into real workplace environments, supporting energy, performance and sustainability at scale.
Our mission: to put more beans on the menu at work
We see it as our responsibility to ensure that what we serve supports both your team’s vitality and the health of our planet. That is why we have integrated the Beans is How mission into the core of our workplace menus.
As part of this global movement, we lead with beans not just for their incredible nutritional profile, but for their unrivalled ability to restore our soil and climate. From sourcing the best beans, to creating innovative, functional and flavour first recipes; we provide delicious, high-impact meals that work with a better food system.
This isn’t about following a trend, it’s about delivering meaningful impact, deliciously.
Small but mighty
Beans are one of the most powerful foods for human and planetary health.
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Beans have a significantly lower carbon footprint than animal proteins
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They naturally fix nitrogen, improving the land they grow in
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Nutrient dense, affordable, and accessible globally
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Less reliance on resource-intensive proteins
Why beans belong on your plate
Beans are nutritional powerhouses, something we care deeply about at Pow Food.
Key Benefits:
High in plant protein → supports muscle repair and satiety
Naturally rich in fibre → supports gut health, balancing blood sugar, supporting digestion
Heart health → helps lower cholesterol
Slow-release energy → stabilises blood sugar
Packed with micronutrients → iron, magnesium, folate
Our Approach
We’re not just adding beans, we’re reimagining how they show up on your plate.
Our focus:
Making beans flavour-forward, not functional
Pairing them with bold ingredients and global inspiration
Using them to enhance, not replace, great cooking
Designing meals that feel abundant, satisfying, and exciting
This is about optimising everyday eating - not compromising it.
Tips for cooking & eating more beans
Start simple
Add chickpeas or lentils to salad
Blend
Into dips, soups, or sauces for extra protein
Use
As a base for bowls instead of relying solely on grains
Batch cook
They store well and save time
Bean facts (worth knowing)
Eating beans regularly is linked to longer lifespan in Blue Zones
Just 1 serving per day can significantly improve fibre intake
Pulses use far less water than most animal proteins
They’re one of the most cost-effective nutrient sources available
Recipe
Smoky tomato & butter bean stew
A simple, delicious nutrient dense dish rich in plant diversity, flavour and function.
Ingredients (serves 2–3):
1 tbsp olive oil
1 onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp smoked paprika
1/2 tsp chilli flakes
1 tin chopped tomatoes
1 tin butter beans (drained & rinsed)
Handful of spinach or kale
Salt, pepper, lemon juice
Method:
Sauté onion in olive oil until soft
Add garlic, paprika, and chilli flakes
Stir in tomatoes and simmer for 10 mins
Add beans and greens, cook for another 5–7 mins
Finish with lemon, salt, and pepper
Serve with wholegrain bread or over brown rice
So far in 2026, we’ve used over 318kg of beans across our menus & counting.
If that had been red meat instead, it would have generated around 1.6 - 2.5 tonnes more CO₂ emissions.
Protein on our menus
Better health doesn't have to be complicated. It just has to be on the menu.
At Pow Food, this is part of a bigger mission: To create food that is better for you, better for the planet, and better for the future of how we eat.
Adding more beans isn’t a compromise, it’s an upgrade. We’ve done the hard work of balancing nutrition and flavour so you don’t have to.
Real health at work doesn't have to be complicated.
