Color & Speckled Beans

We sat down to chat with Charles Wachsmuth, CEO and President of Chippewa Valley Bean, to discuss a US kidney bean scene in flux. He gives us his view on China’s slow seed demand, allays fears of further tariffs, and discusses how conflict in Iran could wreak havoc on shipping and raise costs on ag inputs — the lifeblood of a healthy pulse trade.

Before the global pulse industry gathers in Orlando this May, join the Pulses 26 Online Roadshow and get a preview of what’s ahead. Two live sessions will take place: the English-language edition on March 18 at 10 AM Pacific Time, and the Spanish-language edition on March 19 at 9 AM Pacific Time. Both sessions will offer a first look at the conversations, market insights, and networking opportunities shaping the industry’s most important gathering.

The allocation injects institutional demand into the U.S. pulse complex at a sensitive stage of the 2025/26 marketing year, reinforcing market stability as the new crop cycle unfolds amid shifting supply dynamics.

As 2026 positioning gathers pace across global markets, price discovery is accelerating in key origins and destinations. This month, the Pulse Atlas adds 35 new entries spanning production, trade flows, and price insights across major crops and regions. Take a closer look!

Last month highlighted key pulses initiatives amid growing emphasis on sustainable food systems, with campaigns promoting consumption and policies addressing nutrition and safety. Read on to get the full down-low.

Institutions, private companies and communities came together as WPD 2026 marked ten years since the International Year of Pulses, underscoring how far pulses have moved on the global food agenda. Through its “Look Closer” campaign, the Global Pulse Confederation encouraged consumers to rethink everyday food choices, while activities across regions highlighted pulses’ expanding role in nutrition, sustainability and food security.