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Costco Launches British Baked Beans, Cheers Expats in California!

3/9/2026

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Costco began selling Heinz British Recipe Baked Beanz to British expats in California.
The blue-labeled cans are priced at $8.99 for a six-pack.
The beans on toast dish has nostalgic ties to wartime rationing in the U.K.
British baked beans are less sweet and simmered in a lighter tomato sauce than American varieties.
The availability has sparked celebrations among the local British community in California.

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Costco began selling Heinz British Recipe Baked Beanz to British expats in California.
The blue-labeled cans are priced at $8.99 for a six-pack.
The beans on toast dish has nostalgic ties to wartime rationing in the U.K.
British baked beans are less sweet and simmered in a lighter tomato sauce than American varieties.
The availability has sparked celebrations among the local British community in California.