Field to Fork: Unlocking the UK’s Pulse Potential - Groundswell 2026

Speakers: Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall, Anna Taylor, Josiah Meldrum, Adam Palmer, Emma Loder-Symonds This session will present new evidence exploring the current landscape for bean, legume and pulse cultivation (beans) in the UK, building on recent research from The Food Foundation. It will bring together a diverse panel of experts in the sector to discuss their experiences, the current challenges faced by UK bean growers, and the opportunities to expand UK bean production. Where should those extra beans come from? Are there opportunities for us to better link domestic production to local supply chains? And what needs to happen to support farmers to grow more beans? Recorded at the Groundswell Festival, Lannock Farm, Hertfordshire, England, July 2026 https://groundswellag.com