Tewodros Yilma of exporter Valam Global Trading PLC discusses the Red Sea crisis, an African free trade alliance, and how to protect profit in a year of abundant global supply.
North Dakota beans ‘hit hard’ by frost, Canadian prairies see harvest delays, and Indian pulses feel the pain of excess rain – this is the week in weather in the pulse-producing zones.
The 2024 bean crop was a step in the right direction for Mexico after a year of terrible drought. But is the hole in their stocks now filled? Will imports drop? We talk to industry experts in the USA, Mexico, Argentina and Brazil to get insider knowledge on expectations for supply, demand, and prices of North American black beans and pintos in 2025/2026.
Columbia Grain CEO Jeff Van Pevenage breaks down the season’s key trends: resilient Montana lentils, softer pea trade with India and China, and steady gains for chickpeas.
Pietro Schisler of Arbaza talks us through the year in Brazilian pulses, and how the South American pulse powerhouse is adapting to shifting markets.
Federico Castellini of Southern Seed Production on being Argentina’s largest pea exporter, a big jump in pea acres, and a strong future for Argentinian peas in the Chinese market.
This year’s production is estimated at around 75,000 tons, and the pace shows no signs of slowing. Behind the numbers lies a story of smart moves, rising standards, and supportive policy.
The Managing Director of Nanjing Bonagro expects kidney bean acreage to grow in 2025 as strong prices and government support align—but also signals China may gradually open to South American black beans, driven by cost and supply dynamics.
We sat down with Matías Macera of Desdelsur to discuss the 2025 bean harvest and assess the ups and downs of a tumultuous year in world pulses, including Argentina’s big moves in pea exports to China.
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