- In January 2023, Tesco PLC, in collaboration with fava bean processor AB Mauri and its own-brand suppliers such as Samworth Brothers, initiated trials of fava beans across various product lines in the UK. This partnership aims to integrate fava beans into different food products, potentially increasing demand due to enhanced consumer exposure and product innovation
- In September 2021, The University of Sydney introduced a new fava bean variety named FBA Ayla, tailored for cultivation in northern New South Wales and southern Queensland, Australia. This variety is designed to improve yield and adaptability to local growing conditions, potentially boosting production and supply in the region
- In January 2021, The Chongqing Academy of Agricultural Sciences, in collaboration with Qinghai University and Chongqing Agricultural Technology Extension Station, developed the Doumei 1 fava bean variety. This variety serves dual purposes in horticulture and as a food source, highlighting advancements in agricultural research aimed at enhancing both crop productivity and nutritional value
