Bold Bean Co: Turning humble beans into a bold Glass Champion

At Friends of Glass, we celebrate brands that recognise packaging is more than a container, it is a statement of values. It reflects how a company thinks about quality, sustainability, consumer trust and the future. That is why we are proud to name Bold Bean Co as a Glass Champion.

Bold Bean Co has done something remarkable. It has taken one of the humblest foods in the cupboard and turned it into a premium, joyful and sustainable kitchen staple.

Founded by Amelia Christie-Miller in 2021, the company was born from a simple but powerful moment of discovery; by realising just how delicious a jar of heirloom butter beans could be. That spark of inspiration became a mission to make the world as obsessed with beans as she was.

Exceptional food deserves exceptional packaging

From the very beginning, Bold Bean Co understood that exceptional food deserves exceptional packaging. Their choice of glass jars was no afterthought — it was central to the brand’s identity.

Glass protects flavour naturally. It preserves food without absorbing tastes or odours, helping keep the beans inside as delicious as the day they were packed. For a product built on quality, texture and taste, that matters enormously.

Glass also allows consumers to see the product clearly, creating confidence and transparency at the point of purchase. With Bold Bean Co, what you see is exactly what you get: beautifully cooked, premium beans ready to enjoy.

Reuse in action

Bold Bean Co’s packaging choice also reflects a commitment to a more circular future. Glass is infinitely recyclable and can be reused again and again without loss of quality.

Long after the beans have been enjoyed, the jar can live on in the home – for storing grains, leftovers, spices or homemade dressings, or be recycled into a new container.

By choosing glass, Bold Bean Co demonstrates that convenience and sustainability can go hand in hand. Consumers do not need to compromise between great food and responsible packaging.

Elevating everyday food

Part of what makes Bold Bean Co special is the way it has elevated everyday pantry staples into something exciting. Their vibrant branding, beautifully designed jars and premium product experience have helped beans move from the back of the cupboard to centre stage in modern cooking. Today, the brand has grown rapidly and is stocked in thousands of stores, proving that consumers are ready for products that combine taste, quality and sustainability.

A bold Glass Champion

Friends of Glass recognises brands that lead by example. Businesses that show how smart packaging choices can create better products and a better future. Bold Bean Co has embraced glass not only because it looks good, but because it performs brilliantly, protects quality and supports circular living.

They have reimagined what pantry food can be and shown that even the simplest ingredients can make a bold impact when paired with the right packaging.

Congratulations to Bold Bean Co. A truly deserving Glass Champion.