With their high protein content and excellent nutritional profile, lupins are primed to become the new power plant protein. We look at its path to becoming a superhero ingredient.

From AI and blockchain to machine learning… Deepak Pareek is an authority on all things AgTech. Ahead of his speech at Pulses 24, he chats to Michelle Dennis on India’s digital revolution.

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.

At GPC, we know that pulses are key to creating a sustainable future. This year, we’re headed to COP28 to drive the message home, getting involved at various events throughout the week.

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.

Facing another year of severe drought in 2023, Ethiopian agriculture looks for a crop that can bring good yields despite low rainfall. Pulse Atlas data shows that mung beans may be providing the answer.

Sonalie Figueiras runs Green Queen, an online news site in the sustainable food space. She chats to Lara Gilmour about pulses’ branding issue and the untapped potential in India.

Bronwen Evans looks at the rise of young people choosing plant-based alternatives in Africa and speaks to Donovan Will at ProVeg South Africa about the accessibility of plant-based products.

How PABRA is harnessing the power of climate-smart beans, gender equality, and collaborative governance to spread fairness and prosperity across Africa and increase bean consumption along the way.

No more should farmers of India be made to front the bill for agricultural innovation, now it is the policymakers' turn to take a risk, says Deepak Pareek in an exclusive interview.

Bronwen Evans looks at new initiatives in pulse flour and their potential to revolutionize pulse consumption levels in the UK - as well as make for healthier populations.

Bronwen Evans speaks to Green Go’s Bogdana Leonova about operating in wartime, its recent funding through the ProVeg incubator and the key to creating plant-based products that appeal to all.

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.

Events were and continue to be held throughout the month to celebrate the 5th annual World Pulses Day. GPC hosted two in-person events in London and Gdansk while FAO hosted its annual webinar.

The SDG2 Advocacy Hub launched the Beans is How Coalition at COP27, an ambitious campaign aiming to double global bean consumption by 2028. Willow Shah-Neville speaks to members of the coalition about how they plan to achieve their goals.

Celebrate World Pulses Day on February 10 by raising awareness about the benefits of producing and consuming pulses! Watch GPC online events on February 8 & 10 at which President Cindy Brown will be speaking.

The floods that have devastated Pakistan this year are a stark reminder of the fragility of our food systems, particularly in countries on the frontline of the climate crisis. Jesse Sam reports.

Lentils: delicious, nutritious and… weapon against climate change? Willow Shah-Neville reports on the Tyre Extinguishers, a group of eco-warriors using lentils to deflate SUV tyres.

To address growing food insecurity, improvement of farming systems is necessary. Madaline Dunn investigates the different models being explored and finds out why farmers must have a seat at the table.

The purchasing director at Mexico’s leading bean distributor, Verde Valle, chats to Luke Wilkinson about the staying power of yellow beans and how GPC events help maintain working relationships.

China is gearing up for a diet change. Madaline Dunn looks at why plant-based eating is on the rise in one of the most carnivorous countries, and the impact of the transition on China and the world.

Sauti East Africa is a social enterprise that combines development research and tech solutions to address the digital information gap facing women in trade, particularly cross-border agricultural trade.

The threat of drought looms once again over Mexican pulse-growing regions, but why do water worries keep returning? Speaking to scientists, producers and NGOs, Luke Wilkinson reports.

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.

ProVeg International, a non-governmental food awareness organization, working to change global food systems, recently announced the launch of its Youth Board. Comprising ten young activists from across the globe, the Youth Board will promote ProVeg's goal of reducing meat consumption by 50% by 2040 under the banner "Diet Change Not Climate Change."

A company-led consortium is set to establish one of the world's largest plant protein hubs in South Australia following a significant investment from the Australian government. Led by Australian Plant Proteins (APP) with partners AGT and Thomas Foods, the project will transform the region into a plant-based protein powerhouse.

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.

Produce More. Eat More. Live More.

What is behind the country’s renewed appetite for a forgotten food staple?

Under the MOU, the Global Pulse Confederation and the International Grains Council agree to share information and explore other opportunities for collaboration

A month ahead of planting, experts weigh in on what to expect from Mexico’s chickpea crop.

What is is helping push the trend, and the line of plants waiting quietly behind the pea for their 15 minutes.

Climate conditions more so than market forces defined this year’s crop planting.

As of July 1, CLERA reports that 95% of the chickpea crop has been seeded.

By Boubaker Ben-Belhassen, Trade and Markets Division, Un Food & Agriculture Organization (Fao)

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By Joanna Kane-Potaka Director, External Relations and Strategic Marketing ICRISAT – International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics

By Boubaker Ben-Belhassen Director, Trade & Markets Division, United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (Fao)

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By Boubaker BEN BELHASSEN Director, Trade and Markets Division UN Food & Agriculture Organization (FAO)

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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.

Representing Ukrainian agribusiness at the GPC’s World Pulses Day event in Poland, Onur Vatan knows the importance of collaboration in times of crisis. We talk to him about what 2023 holds for the Ukrainian market.

A senior business developer at Comercializadora Columbia in Mexico City, Ricardo Ocejo Sandoval knows a thing or two about the pulse trade. He sat down with Luke Wilkinson to talk about new African markets, the pitfalls of international logistics, and the threat posed by pecans, as commodity prices waver.

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.

Kira Nash spoke to Prity Malde Kara from Malagasy trading company Malde Kara about the changing climate, yields, and the great future of Madagascar’s pulses.

Kira Nash spoke with Rebecca Bratter from the US Dry Bean Council about the Council’s recent challenges and triumphs and about the past, present, and future of the dry bean industry.

Ahead of the upcoming harvest, Luke Wilkinson chatted to the CEO of Aliansa, David Larios, about starting from zero carryover and what the future looks like for Mexican chickpeas.

The CEO of Samba Foods gives the GPC an in-depth look into the Brazilian market and the inner workings of his company.

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.

Luke Wilkinson spoke to Montserrat about the benefits of a well-placed business, her pride in the products of her region and how EU subsidies have promoted pulses among its hard-working farmers.

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.

Kira Nash spoke to Arjan Geerlings from Herba Ingredients about their move into pulses, organic and allergen-free production, and the current market situation.

“Pulse crops are the unsung heroes in the realm of food and agriculture production, and much additional education regarding the basic and inherent properties of pulses is required to further the adoption and utilization of these commodities. We hope our book can provide that.”

"We struggle with the idea that healthy food is expensive.. Healthy food should be a right for everyone. The way we solved the price issue was with something which, as scientists, was literally right in front of our eyes: to just use waste - because that way we’re solving environmental, sustainability and price issues, so it was a win-win."

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.

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.

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.

Hodmedod’s co-founder and fava bean enthusiast Nick Saltmarsh on the fragility of food supply chains and why pulses hold the key to a more sustainable future.

The company started 35 years ago exporting mainly black beans to Mexico; today, despite the economic hardships brought by the global pandemic, the company continues to find ways to grow.

Alicampo’s founder talks about his company’s successful strategy with growers and the outlook heading into Argentina’s pulse planting season.

The CEO of a leading brokerage firm dealing in pulses from the Black Sea region weighs in on what to expect in 2020-21.

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