GPC representatives championed pulses at forums across the world, from South America to South East Asia as well as an appearance on a major national television channel! Read on for the full report.
Fiber is no longer just a nutritionist’s talking point: it has quickly become a commercial asset. As health agencies and research institutions elevate the role of dietary fiber in chronic-disease prevention, the nutrient is shaping product development, ingredient sourcing, and the way pulses are positioned in the marketplace. For traders and marketing specialists alike, fiber is emerging as a trait that can reshape buyer expectations — and expand the value story of pulses across food categories.
October 2025 featured GPC representation at major summits, important data on consumption and two new initiatives with promising benefits for planetary diets and smallholder farmers. Here’s our roundup of the developments in policy & sustainability.
Gaurav Jain explores Russia’s significance in the global lentils trade and how it could become an even more important player in the future.
The UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has published the first road map to net-zero agrifood systems. Across 10 priority areas, it sets out targets to eradicate hunger while transforming agrifood from a net emitter into a carbon sink by 2050.
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.
The Lifetime Achievement Award will be given to Huseyin Arslan at the GPC’s Pulses 24 convention in New Delhi, India in February 2024.
Codex Alimentarius turns 60 this year and on its anniversary, GPC and Gafta reflect on its importance in the context of global food security and international trade.
We speak to Robynne Anderson about her involvement in the program as well as some of the mentees about the power of support networks and knowledge sharing to empower communities.
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.
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.
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.
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."
Shipping woes, fertilizer shortages and reduced supplies: Kira Nash talks to GPC members about the effect the war in Ukraine is having on the pulses industry
When the World Health Organisation (WHO) declared COVID-19 a pandemic and almost the entire world moved into lockdowns, Tanzania went against the grain with the government deciding to try a relaxed method of containing the virus by leaving the economy largely open.
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 celebration this year under the theme Pulses to empower youth in achieving sustainable agrifood systems will focus on the key role young people play in shaping a better future for food.
The senior editor of the Hindu Business Line on the advance of the southwest monsoon, pulse stock limits and more.
GPC members reflect on Gordon’s legacy of leadership and wish him well as he moves on.
Produce More. Eat More. Live More.
The Chairman of Poortman officially retired at the end of October.
The Japan Pulse Foundation is counting on these animated pulses to instill healthy eating habits in Japan’s young children.
The global pulse industry mourns the sudden passing of former GPC President and Hakan Agro founder and chairman Hakan Bahceci.
COVID-19 Pandemic Impact on Food Security
What the data tells us about current trends and what the future might hold for pulses.
By Boubaker Ben-Belhassen, Trade and Markets Division, Un Food & Agriculture Organization (Fao)
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)
BRAZILIAN Statement on Subitem 18.8: World Pulses Day
Andrew Jacobs, London GPC IYP Oversight Group / FAO IYP Steering Committee / UK Pulse Promotion Group
By Boubaker BEN BELHASSEN Director, Trade and Markets Division UN Food & Agriculture Organization (FAO)
Lara Gilmour talks to the Director General of the Grain and Feed Trade Association (Gafta) about the importance of using contracts, CODEX’s 60th anniversary and how to stay out of arbitration.
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
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.
Following their recent collaboration with Kraft-Heinz, Luke Wilkinson spoke to NotCo’s Rodrigo Contreras about the company’s game-changing AI ‘Giuseppe’, finding that perfect meaty texture, and how cabbage might be the key to a delicious plant-based milk.
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.
In accepting the honor at Pulses 2019 Conference, she thanked outgoing President Huseyin Arslan for his leadership, and all past GPC presidents for leaving her a solid foundation to build on: World Pulses Day, International Year of Pulses and a new type of membership for National Associations among them.
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