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Cyril Gallien of European grain and seed specialist RAGT gives an overview of the French pulses market and explains how seed tech will change how we eat in the future.

India’s green lentil imports are subject to significant fluctuations due to their close link to pigeon pea S+D. We look at Pulse Atlas data and talk to experts to get an outlook for the rest of 2023.

Learn everything you need to know about getting your visa for Pulses 24 in New Delhi.

Exclusive Pulse Atlas data shows a huge monthly increase in Turkey’s kabuli imports for 2023 compared to previous years. Speaking to trade experts, we take a look at the influencing factors.

During a recent visit to Singapore, Canada Prime Minister Justin Trudeau met GPC President Vijay Iyengar, who took the opportunity to discuss the international pulses business with the head of one the industry’s biggest exporters.

Data from the Pulse Atlas shows a decrease in global kabuli production since 2018, causing prices to stay firm for a few years. Data suggests a reversal in this trend for 2023 - we look at the numbers.

The Statistics Canada numbers released at the end of June predicted lentil acreages 15% down on 2022. Taking data from the Pulse Atlas, we look at the details of the green/red split and what it means for markets.

Sonia Sharma talks to Julianne Curran about her entry in the sector, the impact of climate change on pulse production and the future of the sector.

We kindly invite all GPC members from India to submit their applications to become a member of the GPC Board of Directors. Learn how to apply in this article.

GPC's President Cindy Brown talks about GPC Conferences and gives us 4 motives to register for the Americas Pulses Congress.

Luke Wilkinson follows the progression of the Canadian harvest and speaks with industry experts in the pulse growing regions to get a more detailed look into the extent of this year's improvements.

Bronwen Evans speaks to Jasmine Byrnes, VP of women-owned Big Mountain Foods 2 Ltd and female members of the Canadian government about recent investment into the new Soy-Free Fava Bean Tofu.

Kirsten Provan spoke to Steven Webb of the Global Institute for Food Security about why the current challenges call for better innovation, communication and an increased focus on food security.

Agriculture’s workforce is ageing across the globe. Initiatives are needed to encourage more young people to get involved, particularly in pulses. Enter GPC Young Professionals. Jesse Sam reports.

The Americas Pulses Congress, taking place in Cancun, Mexico on December 3-5, 2022 is GPC’s first ever regional conference. Open to all GPC members, no registration fee applies.

Women in Pulses is a new feature aimed at highlighting the experiences and expertise of the women in the industry and encouraging more women to join them. Tala Mobayen kicks off the first edition.

The GPCYP is launching its inaugural Internship Program in September 2022, designed to educate young industry newcomers on pulses for a sustainable planet.

In this report, Dario Bard speaks to members of the Canadian pulse industry for an overview of the 2022 crop, touching on acreages, production estimates and price as well as the factors currently affecting the region.

Last year’s drought wrought havoc on Canadian agriculture with the production of nearly all crops suffering the worst losses seen in more than a decade. Gaurav Jain comments on the outlook for peas this year.

Speaking to GPC members from countries across central and South America, Luke Wilkinson gives an in-depth report into the current and future consequences of the Russia-Ukraine conflict on the pulses market.

We’re looking forward to seeing you all at Pulses 22 in under 10 days and are excited to share with you the official convention program. Packed full of panels featuring some of the biggest industry players and plenty of opportunities to network and catch up, Pulses 22 marks a wonderful return to in-person events.

February 10, 2022 marked the 4th annual World Pulses Day and the UN FAO held a 2-hour webinar in which both key industry players from worldwide organizations and young influencers bringing about positive change at a global level were invited to speak.

The GPC covered the CSCA’s Pulse and Special Crops Convention 2021 on September 8 and 9, 2021.

The GPC covered the CSCA’s Pulse and Special Crops Convention 2021 on September 8 and 9, 2021.

Join us at the largest virtual event for the global pulse industry!

GPC members reflect on Gordon’s legacy of leadership and wish him well as he moves on.

The senior IPGA member discusses the association’s five-year exim policy, which calls for “unrestricted imports and exports with a rider”.

The healthcare-worker-turned-entrepreneur talks about the inspirations and innovations behind her plant-based bars made with local Canadian ingredients

The Chairman of Poortman officially retired at the end of October.

The EU intends to use its leadership in food safety and quality standards to effect change beyond its borders.

A recap of last week’s Pulse and Special Crops virtual sessions on beans, chickpeas, peas and lentils.

Last week event organizers created a virtual space for leading experts to share the latest developments in this growing sector

As demand for pulses spikes around the world in reaction to the coronavirus, the GPC takes a closer look at the phenomenon in this major dry bean consuming region.

AGT Poortman Dennis Sivyer talks about his experience sourcing product during the coronavirus outbreak.

At a time of great market volatility, the GPC has assembled an expert panel of industry insiders from key origins and destinations.

Will kabuli chickpea prices turn around in 2020? Don’t get caught out in leftfield! Get the inside scoop from industry experts at Pulses 2020.

The global pea trade is in a state of flux as India pursues pulse self-sufficiency and new uses emerge.

Snow and rain made for a messy harvest in the major dry bean growing regions.

Despite challenging harvest conditions, the grading breakdown is not that far from the average.

A pilot program is in the works for 2020.

As October comes to a close, the pea and lentil harvests are nearly complete, and the bean harvest is past the halfway mark.

Rains are slowing the combines and eroding the quality of the pulse crops still out in the fields.

StatCan releases its first yield and production forecasts.

Food industry innovators, investors, researchers and policymakers gathered in San Francisco to share their visions for the future of food.

The pea harvest is underway in Canada’s Western Prairies. August weather conditions have been generally wet and cool.

How weather and market access issues set the stage for this year’s crop.

Inconsistent standards, zero tolerances and widespread misconceptions: the GPC’s MRL Committee has its hands full.

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As part of a mission of the Ministry of Agro Industry to China, Argentina opened the Chinese market for fresh blueberries and dried peas by the signing health protocols with Chinese health authorities (AQSIQ).

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Sunil Patwari, Managing Director at Singapore-based Seasons Overseas talks to Sonia Sharma about the importance of collaboration, emerging African markets and developing the Pulse Atlas.

The Commercial Manager of the Ukrainian agriculture company talks about the trading challenges caused by the Russian invasion and the possibility of new partnerships at the Agro&Food Security Forum.

Tuba Memis, General Manager of Memisoglu Tarim, discusses the Turkish harvest, resilient Russian exports, and why Turkey will be this year’s foremost chickpea provider.

Global Head of Pulses at Viterra and newly appointed GPC Board member Will Watchorn on the future of processing, the threat of El Niño and what’s on the cards for feed demand in 2023

After his recent appointment to the board, Fethi Sonmez sat down with GPC to share his insights on the upcoming harvest, Turkey’s fiscal health, and why Canadian imports will be subdued in 2023.

Steven shares his insights with Luke Wilkinson about the spot market mentality, the value of using technology to predict the future, and his concerns about an end to US dollar dominance.

Sonia Sharma speaks to Farhan about his success breaking into new markets, the enduring trade relationship between India and Canada, and why Canada dominates in lentils.

Last year’s predictions for a reduction in global chickpea supplies in 2023 made headlines; as we move into the new year, what’s the outlook? Luke Wilkinson talks to experts across the globe to find out.

GPC’s Executive Vice President and Chairman of Agrocorp speaks to Dario Bard on his outlook for the global pulse industry as the pandemic subsides.

General director of Centro Abarrotero del Bajío, Santiago Del Rio Samano, chatted with Luke Wilkinson about the price of yellow beans and his optimism for the upcoming Mexican harvest.

Russia had a record harvest this year but the war has caused logistical and banking issues that are making exports tricky. Top Grain’s Rustam Guliev spoke to GPC Belarussian journalists about the situation.

Paola Duncan, co-founder of international pulse and grain traders Orionsea, chatted with Luke Wilkinson about the importance of the Chinese market and how high commodity prices are squeezing pulse acreage.

Marcos Mosnaim is the field crop trading manager for Export Packers. Luke Wilkinson interviewed him about this year’s lentil crop and shifting trade patterns between Canada and Mexico.

Ahead of his analyst role at the Americas Pulses Congress, Brian Clancey gives Luke Wilkinson a sneak peek into what he’ll be discussing at the event and how he uses data to make predictions.

After a turbulent six months for the pulse trade, Benjamin Perez of Comercializadora Gran Colmado talks about his country’s love for pulses, a black bean boost from Venezuela, and the untapped potential for self-sufficiency in Colombia’s seasonless but fertile farmlands.

Jesse Sam caught up with the import/export manager of Memisoglu to get her outlook on the Turkish pulses market this year.

As trade manager of one of Sinaloa’s most important chickpea traders, Sahid Hernandez has a lot to say about the modern chickpea trade. Speaking with Luke Wilkinson, she shared some of her insights about the shipping crisis in Mexico and why it's quickly becoming a plant-eater’s paradise.

Pulse Canada is a national association that represents the growers, processors, and exporters of peas, beans, lentils, chickpeas, and faba beans. Ahead of the upcoming Pulses 22 convention, Kirsten Provan spoke to Greg Cherewyk, President of Pulse Canada, about the 25 by 25 strategy, the current demand for Canadian grown pulses, and opportunities for growth in the industry.

Stephen Edkins is CEO of the DCX Group, a digital platform that’s bringing transparency and trust to the global trade in agricultural commodities. Jesse Sam spoke to him ahead of Pulses 22, where the company will introduce its new platform, DCX Pulses.

Returning for a chat with the GPC, Navneet Chhabra, Director of Global Garbanzo, talks to Luke Wilkinson about all things chickpea, from shampoo to innovative new trade routes. Navneet also talks us through the economic shockwave shaking up the pulse industry as a result of the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.

“I use insights from GPC conferences to help shape my trading strategy for the upcoming months” - Bharat Thakkar

Kira Nash spoke with Denis Xausa and Orfeo Cantele of Italian firm Caxa about the evolution of the Italian market, the lifting of EU import tariffs and the growing trouble with phosphonic acid.

Kira Nash caught up with Mattia to discuss the situation of the pulse market in Italy.

Arab India Spices is one the world’s largest pulses processors. Based in Ajman (UAE), the company exports to over 56 countries around the world and has been at the vanguard of the pulses sector in the Middle East since 1986. Jesse Sam spoke to Harish Tahiliani, Group MD, about his leadership of the company and its current operations.

Speaking to Madaline Dunn from his factory in Perth, David Fienberg, founder and Chief Lupinologist at The Lupin Co, talked about the increasing popularity of the lupin bean, changing diets in Australia and supporting the global effort to popularize lupins for human consumption.

The head of Fazenda Nova Geração spoke to Luke Wilkinson on how she’s dealing with fierce competition from soy and corn, the aftermath of drought and a potential fertilizer shortage.

The Peruvian market may be facing challenges from the EU but Jorge Fernandez Gil says new doors are opening for Agro Fergi’s exports and domestic demand is ever-increasing.

This week, Madaline Dunn talked to Mark Schilling, inter-generational family farmer, partner, and fund manager at AG Schilling & Co to discuss Australian farming, keeping connected to the land and why balance is key.

The CEO of Columbia Grain on why more and more young people are getting into the industry and what advice he’s passing on to his son.

Kira Nash spoke to Mike Anderson of Anderson Northwest in Washington state, USA, about company philosophy, the changing landscape of the North American market and the opportunities on the horizon in the post-Covid future.

Lupin Platform Inc. is part of a project funded by Protein Industries Canada working to make the lupin bean Canada’s next staple crop.

Kira Nash chatted with Giovanni De Angelis about ANICAV’s work and mission and got his overview of the canning market as it stands.

Mahmud Abdel Cader is founder and CEO of Pulses Splitting and Processing Industry in Sri Lanka. He has more than two decades’ experience in the pulses sector. Jesse Sam spoke to him in late November, to understand how that country’s ongoing currency crisis is affecting the pulses sector.

This week, Madaline Dunn talked to Dr Maria Saarela, Research Director in Food Sciences at the South Australian Research and Development Institute (SARDI), to learn more about Adelaide's new plant-based food incubator laboratory, the exciting research ahead and the challenges of working with pulses.

Mert Hazar is the Director of Arbel’s import and export trading business, putting him in charge of one of the most significant pulses trading operations in Turkey.

Founded more than fifty years ago, ETG is an agricultural conglomerate now operating in over forty countries around the world. Kirsten Provan spoke to ETG’s CEO, Rav Kapoor, to get a better understanding of the company’s aims and find out his thoughts on the current pulse market.

Kanish Gupta is Co-Founder of Pilk, a plant-based milk start-up based in Mumbai, India.

Sergio Rafaelli, general manager of Wenstrade SA, has held 5 Presidency terms at the Argentine Chamber of Pulses and is an Executive Member of the GPC. In an interview with Ana Krepp, he reflects on a life spent in the industry and shares some wisdom.

With a hundred years of history and tradition behind it, the company looks beyond the COVID-19 pandemic to the future of Spain’s pulse industry.

The managing director for Arab India Spices on how his company reacted to the pandemic.

Following the challenges of the past two campaigns, ADM’s Vice President for Global Wholesome Ingredients looks ahead to 2021.

STATPub’s founder tells the story behind his celebrated ag news website and talks lentils and about his participation at Pulses 2.0.

Marlene Boersch, the co-founder and managing partner of Mercantile Consulting Venture, discusses her personal and professional background.

Ray-Mont’s Vice President of Supply Chain Logistics on how the company has grown and changed hand in hand with Canada’s pulse industry.

AGT Foods’ COO discusses how the novel coronavirus might affect planting, trade and everyday operations in the world’s top pulse exporting nation.

How the world’s top pulse market is dealing with the coronavirus pandemic.

The company’s vice president for pea and new proteins talks pulses in the age of plant-based foods.

The early scoop on this year’s pulse crops from one of Canada’s leading pulse processors and exporters.

LeftField Commodity Research’s founder shares his expert analysis on the production and market prospects for this year’s crop.

Pulse Canada is the national industry association that represents Canadian pulse growers, processors and exporters.

Soon after he established his brokerage firm in 2010, Navneet decided he would focus on just one commodity: kabuli chickpeas.

Over the next four years, Canada will invest $153 million in plant protein R&D.