We (Canada) have been buying an "organic" brand of cooked beans lately because chili con carne and other dishes made with beans can be prepared much more quickly than if we started out with dry beans. Pinto, black, red, and occasionally others are on store shelves.
Real bacon, ham, molasses, etc. can be added in cooking; much better than Heinz or other brands with that little piece(s) of fat that stands for the "Boston Baked," etc., on the label.
Of course good dried beans, soaked overnight are best, but the canned beans are good. Of course if we want Tepary or other less common beans with their unique flavors, we start with dried.