A marriage of convenience

Beans on toast, the traditional way. Photograph: David Sillitoe

Ever spent such a long time slumped on the sofa that hauling yourself out to prepare even the simplest of snacks seems too daunting to contemplate? If so, fret no more because one of Britain's favourite quick dishes is about to get even easier.

Heinz is getting ready to launch a prepared version of beans on toast, the Financial Times reports today. Bill Johnson, Heinz's chief executive, tells the paper's man in Pittsburgh that the company needs to give people "a new way to use beans".