Bush's Beans Showcases Globally Inspired Dishes at The National Restaurant Association Show, May 17-20 in Chicago

KNOXVILLE, Tenn., May 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Bush's^® Beans, the brand synonymous with premium quality beans, is bringing bold, globally inspired flavor to this year's National Restaurant Association Show (NRAS). From May 17-20 at McCormick Place in Chicago, attendees can visit Bush's at Booth #12942 to explore the brand's lineup of innovative bean products that meet the growing consumer demand for flavorful plant-based protein and nutrition. In addition, everyone's favorite bean enthusiast, Duke, will be at the Show on May 18 from 11am-2pm to meet attendees and provide photo opportunities.

As an exhibitor at the National Restaurant Association Show, the industry's most widely celebrated annual conference and product exhibition, Bush's will showcase global fare that highlights the versatility of the brand's expanded product portfolio and capabilities. While the brand may be well known for its Baked Beans, Bush's offers a wide variety of bold flavor profiles that instantly enhance main dishes and sides, while also offering the versatility, consistency and convenient solutions that operators need for their back-of-house.

"Chefs and operators are embracing beans like never before, drawn to their impressive nutritional value, versatility, flavor, ease of use and affordability," said Marco Alvarado, Foodservice Operations Lead, Bush Brothers & Co. "With thousands of industry professionals in attendance, the National Restaurant Association Show is the perfect platform to inspire chefs and operators to think beyond the side dish and explore creative ways to bring Bush's to the center of the plate."

From portable dishes to globally inspired creations, guests will enjoy a variety of dishes that highlight Bush's ability to shine across menus. Guests can also customize their own chili at Bush's chili bar. Products featured at the booth include:

• Bush's Best^® Hot Honey Grillin' Beans^®
• Bush's Best^® Chili Magic^® Classic Homestyle
• Bush's Best^® Taco Fiesta Black Beans^®
• Bush's Best^® Texas Ranchero Beans^®
• Bush's Best^® Refried Beans^®
• Bush's Best^® Golden Hominy^®
• The Good Bean Crunchy Chickpeas^®, Sweet Sriracha

Bush's, known for crafting premium beans for over a century, continues to expand its flavor portfolio to meet the evolving needs of foodservice operators. With the introduction of innovative offerings like Hot Honey Grillin' Beans^® and Chili Magic^®, Bush's brings on-trend flavors that help operators elevate their menus and keep customers coming back for more.

Bush's prides itself on being a valuable operator partner by providing in-depth knowledge of the latest dining trends and consumer insights to empower operators with the knowledge to create dishes that resonate with today's patrons. In addition, the company prioritizes sustainability throughout its processing and distributing practices, such as using infinitely recyclable steel cans and operating a water reuse facility.

Visit Bush's at the National Restaurant Association Show at Booth #12942 to sample dishes and learn how Bush's can complement your menu across all dayparts.

Learn more about Bush's foodservice offerings at bushbeansfoodservice.com. If you'd like to request a sample and see for yourself how Bush's can add flavor to your menu, visit Needs a Little Bush's.

About Bush's^® Beans
Bush's^® is That Beautiful Bean Co.^®—a quality-obsessed, family-owned business since 1908. We believe in the goodness of the humble bean, a food that's equally good for humans and the earth. Since we got our start more than 115 years ago in Chestnut Hill, Tenn., Bush's has always maintained that quality is the best policy. We pursue excellence and exceptional taste in our beans, sauces and everything we do. So much more than powerful protein, Bush's^® Flavored Beans help expertly season dishes with ease. When you cook with Bush's^® Beans, you can trust that they're the very best. Whether served front-of-house, at school or in college cafeterias, Bush's^® Beans can bring flair to any dish and a smile to any face. Explore our flavor-boosting lineup and try one of our slow-simmered varieties. For more information, visit www.bushbeansfoodservice.com.

SOURCE Bush's Beans