
Stories: Josiah Meldrum from Hodmedod
In an effort to support local food production in and around the city of Norwich in Norfolk, UK, partners Josiah Meldrum, Nick Saltmarsh, and William Hudson started their bean and grain brand, Hodmedod, in 2012. Much like the foods they...

Stories: Claudia Middendorf of Mathile Home
Claudia Middendorf is the founder of Mathilde home, a textile brand she launched in 2017. Mathilde’s minimalist linen quilts and pillows are keepsake items intended to be passed down through generations. Just like heirloom beans, these heirloom quilts preserve heritage...

Stories: Tackling Food Waste with Anna Hammonds of Matriark Foods
When 47M people face hunger every day in this country and 38% of our food is thrown away with big environmental consequences, food waste is one of the most tragic stories in our broken food system. But, there’s also an...

Stories: Noodling with Nora Singley
Former television-chef, food stylist for Martha Stewart, culinary producer for PBS’ Moveable Feast (etc…), Nora Singley knows a thing or two about sourcing great ingredients and creating original recipes. This month, she not only whipped up a vegetarian cassoulet using...

Summer Reflections: 2024
Every year, as summer comes to a close, we like to take a moment to take stock. This year, our reflections are all about connections - to family, community, and our childhood selves. And as we think about our Beanstory...

Stories: Farming for the Future with Stuart Farr
Stuart Farr grew up on a farm outside of London, England. He started ploughing at the age of nine and farmed with his father through to 2002. But it took a career in the software industry and decades of city...