09. 08. 2023
Why Soil Health Matters
Soil is the foundation of life. This thin layer of the earth supports the growth of nearly everything living on the planet. In fact, 95% of everything we eat is directly or indirectly produced in soil. Despite the importance of...
25. 07. 2023
Stories: Xandra Uribe of byXan Jewelry
"The time has come to elevate beans," says Xandra Uribe of Colombian-based jewelry byXan. Allured by the inherent beauty of beans and the contradiction that they have largely gone unnoticed throughout history, Xandra set out to honor these "little gems"...
20. 07. 2023
Why Buy Heirloom Beans
Aside from their gorgeous appearance and incredible taste (isn't that reason enough?), growing and eating heirloom beans offers a host of benefits. Here are a few reasons we love to celebrate and honor these remarkable little seeds: Cultural Connection and Preservation...
29. 06. 2023
Stories: On the Brossy Farm in Idaho
A big part of why we started Beanstory was to deepen our connections to the source of our food and those that do the work to grow what we eat. Sitting down with our farming partners, father and son, Fred...
17. 05. 2023
Stories: Cynthia Alberto, Weaving Hand
When I moved back to New York from Toronto in 2016, I picked up the phone and blindly called Cynthia Alberto. I was looking for help with some experimental work I was doing in the area of sustainable textile design....
05. 05. 2023
Customer Spotlight: Vicki from Thunder Bay
One of the most satisfying parts of launching Beanstory has been the connections we’ve made in unexpected places. Like Thunder Bay, Ontario. When 87-year-young Vicki – a true bean believer and supporter of our mission – learned that we don’t...