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Vijay Iyengar at Qingdao Pulses Congress/
“The sector is stronger when it grows together”
Global pulse trade is facing a growing list of disruptions, from extreme weather and geopolitics to freight and policy changes. GPC President urged the industry to respond by staying connected, informed and agile.
India looks for resilience/
GPC and Consumer Affairs discuss supply, policy and trade
Is El Niño really a threat? Can India keep imports flowing? Could regulation adapt when key supplies tighten? How can consumption grow? How can GPC engage more effectively with the world's largest pulse market? Resilience emerged as the common thread in a conversation that underscored the value of closer alignment between industry leaders and policymakers in shaping the path ahead.
More pulses, a healthier heart/
New findings strengthen the case for higher intakes
170 g a day of peas, lentils, chickpeas and beans are linked to a significant reduction in the chances of developing hypertension, a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease—the world's leading cause of premature death, according to the WHO. With more than 1.4 billion people affected worldwide, the findings might support future dietary guidelines and public health policies encouraging higher pulse consumption.
Kurt Long at Pulses 26/
“Pulses at scale: innovation, nutrition, and execution in a changing food system”
Pulses are emerging as a natural fit for the next generation of product innovation, driven by growing demand for affordable, nutrient-dense foods and evolving dietary trends.
Guruswamy Chandrashekhar at Pulses 26/
“India's National Pulses Mission - self-sufficiency strategy or chimera?”
Ambitious targets to increase pulse production, expand planted area and reduce import dependence by 2030-31 could reshape India’s pulse sector, though questions remain around productivity gains, climate risks and implementation.
Rune-Christoffer Dragsdahl, Sid Mehta & Vijay Iyengar at Pulses 26/
“Towards pulses-friendly government policies across the world: Learnings from Denmark and Danish plant-based diplomacy”
A new wave of government-backed plant-based policies could create significant long-term growth opportunities for the pulse sector, speakers argued during a keynote discussion at Pulses 26.
Matt Tripodi at Pulses 26/
“Pulses: what the past & present reveal about the future”
In his keynote, Euromonitor International's Senior Global Territory Director highlighted rising global pulse consumption, strong food demand growth through 2030, and the long-term resilience of pulse markets despite short-term volatility.
Sunil Kumar Singh at Pulses 26/
“Accessibility and affordability of pulses- Key factors for India's nutrition sufficiency”
Can India meet its nutritional needs without significantly expanding access to affordable pulses? This question was at the center of the former NAFED Additional Managing Director's keynote at Pulses 26.
Redefining the pulse plate/
How a UK push is shifting the narrative in developed markets
The campaign “Bang in Some Beans,” launched today, is a clear signal that demand can be reframed, offering clues on how to shift consumer habits in high-income markets where pulses have long sat on the margins — and a model that could influence trade, processing, and long-term consumption well beyond their borders.
Health & climate narratives boost pulses as strategic assets/
The EAT-Lancet report 2025 puts sustainable staples center stage
From microbiome repair to soil regeneration, the latest Planetary Health Diet, presented on October 2, makes one thing clear: pulses are not just part of the solution, they are indispensable. The implications are economic and strategic, with potential policy incentives, rising demand, and a stronger link to consumer health narratives fueling a new wave of innovation.
GPC at COP28/
How we’re getting involved
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.
Raising the pulse for healthier bread/
The women at the forefront of innovations in fava bean & chickpea flour
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.
“Nobody likes to be told what to eat”/
Amelia Ekus on why sharing knowledge is key to increasing pulse consumption
Sonia Sharma talks to Amelia Ekus about ISS Guckenheimer’s involvement in Beans is How, the importance of connecting farmers with consumers and the future of pulse consumption.
The outlook for Canada’s 2022 pulse crops/
Acreages are down but production set to increase on last year
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.
The food security situation in Russia & Belarus/
Self-sufficiency, logistical headaches and economic instability
GPC Belarusian journalists explore the cause of rising prices in the two countries, the possibility of food shortages and the pulse situation in Russia.
A champion of the pulse industry/
Gordon Bacon steps down as CEO of Pulse Canada
GPC members reflect on Gordon’s legacy of leadership and wish him well as he moves on.
World Pulses Day/
Pulses are life
Produce More. Eat More. Live More.
From the Global Pulse Industry/
A Special Thank You to Andrew Jacobs
The Chairman of Poortman officially retired at the end of October.
Meet the Mame Eight/
A Friendly Cast of Superfood Cartoon Characters
The Japan Pulse Foundation is counting on these animated pulses to instill healthy eating habits in Japan’s young children.
Sudhakar Tomar/
A World Pulses Day Pledge
A top pulse industry leader embarked on a demanding fitness regime to make believers out of skeptics.
GPC and NAFED/
Wide-Ranging MOU was signed
The agreement reflects the depth and breadth of the two organization’s shared interests.
TRADE TALKS
Spanish pulses 2026/
Nostalgic appeal, consumption spikes, and a cautious seeding season
Gonzalo De La Cierva, CEO of Industrias Racionero, shares his picture of the Spain pulse market in 2026 — from renewed nostalgia and rising consumption to pessimism ahead of the seedings, and why this year could see another increase in import demand.
Ramadan supplies, bulk vessel trades, and price trends shaping 2024-25/
A full update on Pakistani pulses
With preparations for Ramadan —when pulse consumption doubles— in full swing, abundant supply is tightening liquidity and driving down local prices. Faisal Bumbia of Bombi’s Group provides an outlook on Pakistan’s market dynamics.
Developments in the Pakistani market/
Bilal Doni on lower acreages, decreased consumption and new import routes
Bilal Doni, Head of Sales and Trading at Doni and Company talks to Sonia Sharma about the Pakistani harvest, developments in the pulse import market and how Ramadan could impact demand.
Dylan Karley on US dry bean acreages/
How will heavy rain in the North Harvest affect crops this year?
Luke Wilkinson chats with Dylan about US bean consumption, changes in this year’s pulse acreage, and how state-wide torrential rains have impeded planting.
Climate change, changing consumer demand and competition/
Farhan Adam on addressing the industry’s challenges
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.
Pulses or pecans?/
The situation for Mexican chickpea farmers in 2022
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.
Looking at the way bean consumption is going in Colombia, it’s very likely that production will go up/
Benjamin Perez looks to the future
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.
“It's possible we could be seeing a short supply of chickpeas in the near future”/
Trade Talk with Navneet Chhabra
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.
The Mexican market needs stability/
an early outlook on the chickpea harvest
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.
A unique market/
Carlo Scazzola on canning pulses in Italy
Kira Nash spoke with Carlo Scazzola, president of Italian brokers Agras Pulses, which was established in 1984 as part of Agras group and deals largely in pulse exports into Italy, about Italian consumption, export issues and the intricacies of the canning industry.
About the drivers of consumption and cultivation of pulses in Spain/
An interview with Montserrat San José Cabezas of Legumbres Victor
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.
On Chile’s pulses market and the pandemic impact/
An Interview with Sebastian and Branko Pavic of Nama Internacional
Luke Wilkinson spoke to Branko Pavic, Import/Export Manager, and Sebastian Pavic, Sales Manager, about Chile’s post-quarantine overstock, chickpea mayonnaise and the ready-to-eat revolution.
A hopeful future for pulses/
Agustina and Rita Villafañe of Argencrops discuss the challenges and opportunities of bean production in Argentina
The Villafañe sisters, at the head of Argencrops, talk to Luke Wilkinson about beans, brand new markets, and the trials and tribulations of working in Argentina’s remote production hub.
David Lever from AGT Foods Africa/
South Africa’s pulses consumption and next year’s harvest
With the Crops Estimate Committee (CEC) predicting a fruitful harvest for South Africa next summer, Kirsten Provan spoke to David Lever from AGT Foods Africa to find out what this means for the industry.
Andrea Gomez of Progranos/
An overview of Mexican beans and chickpeas
Andrea Gomez is the commercial director of Progranos, a Mexican company trading in corn, beans, soybeans and chickpeas. This week, she chatted to the GPC’s Ana Krepp about the Mexican pulses industry.
Gonzalo de la Cierva of Industrias Racionero/
An in-depth look at the Spanish pulses market
This week, Luke Wilkinson chatted to Gonzalo about his life in pulses, changing tastes, and the present and future of the Spanish market.
Dario Alzate Medina/
Aburrá and the Colombian bean market
Recognised for commercial merit by Fenalco (Federación Nacional de Comerciantes de Colombia) in this year’s award, Dario Alzate Medina is no small player in Colombia’s pulses market, trading beans with his company, Aburrá. Ana Krepp caught up with him to discuss his company and the industry in general.
Trade Talk with Gurav Bangeja/
India Reopening
The director of Saibaba Agrilink Pvt. Ltd. on the reactivation of India’s HoReCa sector, the imposition of stock limits, kharif sowing progress and more.
Growth Through Diversification/
An Interview with José María Lázara
As the new year gets underway, we reflect on how far the global pulse industry has come with the former GPC president.
Trade Talk/
G. Chandrashekhar on the Start of Rabi Sowing
G. Chandrashekhar, senior editor and policy commentator for the Hindu Business Line, on the impact of the late withdrawal of the monsoon on kharif pulse production, the start of rabi season seeding, food price inflation, demand for pulse imports, protests against the recent ag reforms and India’s future pulse consumption.
Trade Talk/
G. Chandrashekar on India in the Time of COVID-19
How the world’s top pulse market is dealing with the coronavirus pandemic.
Sabarot Celebrates 200 Years as a Pulse Industry Leader/
An interview with Antoine Wassner
Best known for its Le Puy green lentils, today the company generates €60 million in annual sales and distributes its products to 45 countries.
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