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Theyve Got Fiber Theyre Cheap Theyre Cool Behind the Renaissance of Beans

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AI insight
AI-generatedThe article highlights a surge in U.S. consumer demand for beans as an affordable, nutritious protein source amid rising grocery prices. This is a demand-side shift toward plant-based proteins, benefiting bean producers and retailers. The channel is demand_spike for beans, with potential substitution pressure on more expensive animal proteins. Impact is U.S.-specific, driven by economic and dietary trends.
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- Rancho Gordo bean club waitlist exceeds 32,000
- One can of beans costs less than $1
- 2025 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee recommends emphasizing plant-based proteins like beans
- U.S. consumption of beans, peas, and lentils has increased during economic downturns
- Beans are high in fiber and may lower cholesterol and cancer risk
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