As Indian demand for pigeon peas continues to grow, Tanzania matches with increased production and consistent exports. Exclusive Pulse Atlas data tracks the five-year increase.

Submit your suggestion for the location of GPC’s 2026 & 2027 conventions today!

Some pulses have all the tools to be great, they’re just waiting for someone to unlock their potential. Facing this task with Lima beans, researcher Sarah Dohle on her journey to make them cool.

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.

Celebrate World Pulses Day on February 10! We’ll be hosting a press conference live on February 14 from New Delhi where key players will discuss this year’s theme: ‘nourishing soils to nourish people’.

The e-Samridhi Portal, facilitated by Nafed and the National Cooperative Consumers' Federation of India, offers farmers a seamless process for registration, sales, and direct payments for their tur dal produce.

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.

There’s never been a better time to attend the pulse industry’s #1 global event - not in small part because of its location in India. Looking at the trade situation, we explain why.

We chat to Stephanie Robalino, founder of Superlupes, a company on a mission to make lupin beans the next it food in the healthy snacking world.

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.

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.

From faba bean cereal to plant-based crab cakes, we’ve rounded up the top innovations in pulses from this year’s ANUGA in Cologne, Germany from October 7-11, 2023.

Co-Founder of Fabumin Adi Yehezkeli spoke to GPC about the search for partners in pulses, their mission to radically reduce water waste, and the future of its game-changing egg alternative.

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.

On a mission to give canned beans the delicious recipes they deserve, Kat Kavner chats to the GPC about tearing down canned food stigma and how Heyday is cooking beans to provide flavor, not just filler.

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.

Lupins pack the most protein out of all pulses but a bitterness common in their seeds has made them less marketable. A new genetic breakthrough means that could be about to change.

The Director of Strategic Investments at Agrocorp International on which pulse extraction techniques produce the most protein content and the growing global demand for plant-based food products.

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.

What are you waiting for? Upgrade your membership to Gold or President’s Club today and make the most of the new benefits that add even more value!

New data shows that the production of green mung beans in Uzbekistan will drop by 23% in 2023. However, the country’s exports of the crop remain high, with an increasing presence in the Chinese market.

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.

The country marches towards a fourth consecutive year of more than 1.2 million hectares harvested, but a production drop is predicted. Bringing together industry insight and market data, we investigate.

At the recent Pulses 23 convention held in Sydney, Australia, the Global Pulse Confederation (GPC) announced the winners of its inaugural awards the Golden Chickpea Innovation Award and Green Pea Sustainability Leadership Award.

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.

Luke Wilkinson speaks to pioneering biotech start-up Plantae Bioscience about the tech triumvirate set to revolutionize yellow pea genetics and the challenges and opportunities of gene editing.

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.

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.

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.

Biofortification is modern agriculture's latest weapon against malnutrition and a vital asset for farmers. GPC talks to HarvestPlus about creating better global food systems, one seed at a time.

As you read this, thousands of Brits will be eating a delicious plate of baked beans. But how did they become such a timeless classic? Luke Wilkinson investigates.

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.

Sustainable, delicious, and healthy, beans are a true superfood. So why are US consumers hesitatant to eat them? We look at research around the studied and recorded concept of ‘Bean Hesitancy’.

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.

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.

Discover some of the people you’ll meet in Cancun! We have an attendee list. Check it out!

Amelia Christie-Miller founded Bold Bean Co. with a mission: to make people obsessed with beans. She chats to Lara Gilmour about the importance of a strong brand and why she steers clear of the “vegan” label.

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

The 11th International Conference on Pulses and Oil seeds took place on November 15 and 16 under the theme ‘Cultivating Global Partnership’. In this piece, read the top takeaways we got from the convention.

Join us for the GPC India Roundtable, a dynamic discussion featuring experts from across the country. Learn more about Kharif crop size and quality, domestic pricing projections, supply and demand situation… and other interesting topics!

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.

Ahead of his speech at the Americas Pulses Congress, Matthew Tripodi of market analytics giant Euromonitor talks with Luke Wilkinson about the shifting landscape of the Mexican pulse industry.

The Argentinian startup is set on building a better future for farmers, consumers & the planet, replacing traditional animal products with locally-sourced, pulse-based alternatives.

A joint effort between USDBC and USA DPLC, Alianza Leguminosas aims to raise awareness of the benefits of pulses as a way to tackle issues of obesity and malnutrition in Latin America. Luke Wilkinson reports.

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.

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.

From dumplings stuffed with plant-based pork, to bean-based protein mooncakes, plant-based offerings in China are growing rapidly. Madaline Dunn explores the startups disrupting the meat industry in China.

Cristobal López Diaz, CEO of Los Arbolitos, chatted with Luke Wilkinson about the endangered chickpea and how yellow bean farmers are feeling about stalling returns on their investment.

In partnership with SiccaDania, Croatian company NUTRIS is on a mission to position fava beans as a key player in future food systems. Madaline Dunn reports.

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.

Sanna Hirvonen reports on increasing black bean consumption in Colombia and Peru caused by Venezuelan immigration and what this says about the importance of food as identity.

Nicholas Simms of Australian plant-based food brand Fënn Foods talks to Madaline Dunn about using different pulses to create better meat analogs and getting Australians to reduce their meat consumption.

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.

Food systems transformation is vital in a world faced with a growing population and food insecurity. Food tech innovation is a key component of feeding the future but it's just one piece of the puzzle.

Don’t miss the Agro&Food Security Forum, an unmissable event for all pulse industry members. Held in Warsaw on September 14-15, topics will include the food crisis and Ukraine’s pulse production.

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 global pulse industry’s biggest convention is going Down Under! On May 28 - 31, 2023, we’re heading to Australia to host Pulses 23 at the beautiful Hyatt Regency Darling Harbour Hotel in Sydney.

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

The GPC offers our deepest condolences to the family of Paul Lambert, who passed away this month. Members of the Board of Directors share thoughts and memories of Paul Lambert, former GPC President and influential industry figure.

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.

Israeli company Equinom is renowned for its innovative plant-based ingredients cultivated from AI-driven plant breeding. Jesse Sam caught up with the CEO and CMO to learn more.

The report brings together a convention summary, sponsor & exhibitor feedback and reflections from President Brown as well as links to session recordings, presentations and the full list of delegates.

To get back to the way things were, we must look to the future. Live Green Co’s A.I. ‘Charaka’ develops healthy, ethical, 100% natural foods that help make meat obsolete. Luke Wilkinson reports.

Across partnerships with the Universtity of Wisconsin, Chippewa Valley Bean is collaborating on research into how to grow more beans and grow them more sustainably. Through the valuable insights gained, company President Cindy Brown reflects on what it takes to move agriculture into the future. Kira Nash reports.

The ACIAR-funded International Mungbean Improvement Network (IMIN) project is now in its second phase, working with countries across the world to tailor new mungbean varieties to local conditions and markets, and improve food, income and nutrition security.

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."

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.

Including all delegates registered as of Saturday, May 7.

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.

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.

In a webinar presented by Food Business News in association with Ardent Mills, panelists shared insights on the increasing applications of chickpeas across the value-added sector.

Marcelo Lüders shares his insights on the booming organic pulses market in Brazil ahead of the Brazilian Bean Pulses & Special Crops Forum on April 11-14.

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.

Join the GPC on February 16, 2022 at 5pm AEDT (GMT+11) for our first online Roundtable, in which experts will come together to discuss the Australian market.

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.

GPC’s Executive Committee has made the very difficult decision to postpone the Pulses 22 convention.

Debates about opportunities created by this market are also part of the event.

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

On August 27 2021, the IPGA held their Kharif Sowing 2021 Knowledge Series, an online webinar featuring key speakers from India’s pulse industry who gave important insights into the 2021/22 kharif crop. The GPC attended the webinar and is providing full coverage for all members. Find the 2021 Sowing and Acreage outlook here.

Event is scheduled for July 29, 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.

Produce More. Eat More. Live More.

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

MSU’s Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Legume Systems Research is leading a study to map out value chains for key legumes in West and Southern Africa.

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.

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

The Japan Pulse Foundation is counting on these animated pulses to instill healthy eating habits in Japan’s young children.

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

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

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

Strong prices saw more hectares seeded to beans this year, but a dry spell quashed all hopes of repeating last year’s high yields.

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.

What the data tells us about current trends and what the future might hold for pulses.

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.

A top pulse industry leader embarked on a demanding fitness regime to make believers out of skeptics.

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.

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

Widespread flooding and infrastructure damage reported in key pulse-growing states.

A pilot program is in the works for 2020.

Drought conditions impacted this year’s crop yields.

GPC reports on the country’s recently harvested pea and chickpea crops.

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.

The harvesting of pulse crops is underway in the East African nation of Tanzania.

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

For the week ending September 1st, the dry pea and lentil harvests continued to advance, and the dry bean harvest got underway.

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

The dry bean area is up on lower prices for major commodity crops, but the crop was planted late and frost is a major concern.

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

For the week ending August 11th, the dry pea harvest continued to advance, and the lentil harvest got underway.

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

For the week ending July 28th, good weather conditions prevailed across the major pulse growing regions.

For the week ending July 21st, pulse crops were blooming across the major growing areas.

During the week ending July 14th, pulse crops were mostly blooming and harvest began on early seeded peas in the Pacific Northwest.

Planting of the third and final crop of the 2018/19 cycle wrapped up in mid-July.

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

For the week ending July 7th, the major pulse growing areas in the U.S. enjoyed favorable weather.

For the week ending June 30th, the weather was favorable across the key U.S. pulse growing states.

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

Tariffs on U.S. origin chickpeas and lentils at 77% and 55%, respectively.

Second and third crop production expected to offset first crop losses.

The upcoming edition of the global pulse industry’s premier event was officially announced.

The agreement reflects the depth and breadth of the two organization’s shared interests.

GPC and the International Trade Centre agree to collaborate on sustainable socio-economic development in the pulse sector.

It’s the best thing that happened to chickpeas, says Google … with the possible exception of hummus.

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

The EU Director General of Trade has published a draft list of counter measures in relation to the US-EU Airbus/Boeing dispute covering around $12 billion of US imports to the EU.

A delegation of high-ranking officials from Pakistan's Plant Protection Department traveled to Ethiopia.

By Laurette Dubé, Bob Chapman, Jian Yun Nie & Shawn T. Brown

By Shyam Narsaria, Ceo, Arvee International Pte Ltd.

By Sridhar Iriventi Co-Founder and Director, Gobhaarati Agro Industries & Services Pvt Ltd.

By Martin Chidwick

By G. Chandrashekhar, Global Agribusiness & Commodities Market Specialist

By Dr. Bharat Kulkarni

By Prof. Ashok Vishandass *

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

By Gordon Bacon

By G. Chandrashekhar, Global Agribusiness and Commodities Market Specialist

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).

By Zirack Andrew, National Coordinator of Tanzania, Pulses Network in Dar ES Salaam, Tanzania

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

By Jamuna Prakash, Gordon Bacon and Laurette Dube

By Meeta Mathur Head of Health and Nutrition Department, Fight Hunger Foundation

By Marcelo Eduardo Luders

By Divyesh Patel

by Martin Chidwick Red River Global, Canada

By Sergey Feofilov Director General of Ukragroconsult

By Brian Clancey Editor, Stat Pub

By G. Chandrashekhar

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

By Jonathan Waters Llb, Llm, Mciarb, Barrister General Counsel, the Grain and Feed Trade Association

By Dr. Raj Bhandari MD Director of Boutique Foods and Technical Resource for Developing Operational Protocols for Community Management of Acute Malnutrition in India

BRAZILIAN Statement on Subitem 18.8: World Pulses Day

By June Arnold Head of Policy, Gafta

By G. Chandrashekhar

Claire Sand, Gordon Bacon, and Laurette Dubé

By Pulse Canada

By Shyam Narsaria CEO, Arvee International Pte Ltd.

By Martin Chidwick Red River Global Ingredients

By Nidhi Nath Srinivas Chief Marketing Officer, NCDEX

By Cindy Benjamin

By G. Chandrashekhar

By Brian Clancey STAT Publications

By Sundar Ramakrishnan Senior Vice President Trading Agrocorp International Pte. Ltd.

Andrew Jacobs, London GPC IYP Oversight Group / FAO IYP Steering Committee / UK Pulse Promotion Group

By Martin Chidwick Agrimonde, Cana

Jonathan Waters Legal Head of Gafta’s Group, UK

By Laurette Dubé and Gordon Bacon

By G. Chandrashekhar

Dharmendra Pothuri General Manager-Africa Agribusiness Mahindra & Mahindra, Kenya

By G. Chandrashekhar

By Brian Clancey Editor, STAT Publishing

By Laurette Dubé, Vilas Shirhatti, and Sushil K Chaturvedi

By Dr. Ashok Vishandass

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

The GPC sat down to chat Yusuf Memis about the upcoming Turkish harvest, humanitarian aid, and the advantages of being the middle-man between east and west.

The COO of ETG Pulses, Loveraj Rai talks to Sonia Sharma about sustainable agricultural practices, initiatives that the company is working on and factors impacting global trends.

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.

Jeff Van Pevenage discusses Columbia Grain’s retail pulse range, Balanced Bushel, the evolution of the pet food market, and why lentils could become the truck drivers’ new favorite snack

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.

Carla Borges, trade director of NG Trade (formerly Fazenda Nova Geração) in Brazil, discusses a continued downturn for mung beans, the resurgence of La Niña, and the implications of Brazil's new government.

Over the past few years, US pinto bean demand has appeared to increase due to increased exports and competitive prices. Are they eating more beans or is it an illusion? Luke Wilkinson investigates.

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.

As his time on the GPC’s Board of Directors comes to an end, Peter Wilson of Wilson International Trade speaks to Jose Martins about the upcoming harvest and what he’s learned from 30 years in the industry.

Roberto Pérez, commercial manager of PURP, a pulse and grain trader and agricultural supplier in Sinaloa, talked to Luke Wilkinson about the resurgence of corn and shrinking pulse seedings.

Felipe Sandoval is the general director of BeGrait. Ahead of his analyst role at the Americas Pulses Congress, Luke Wilkinson chatted to him about why information is the key to good business.

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.

In the lead up to his panelist role in Cancun, Alejandro Leloir chatted with Luke Wilkinson about the US pulse harvest and the strong commercial relationship between the US and Latin America.

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.

Ahead of his panelist role at the Americas Pulses Congress in Cancun, Pablo Fernández spoke to Luke Wilkinson about the upcoming chickpea harvest and the storied history of his family business.

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.

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.

Mehmet Sonmez is a Partner at Armada Foods, one of the largest pulses companies in Turkey. He has been with his family’s business for three years, continuing a proud tradition. Jesse Sam spoke to him in April to learn more about the company and their outlook for the red lentils market. Armada Foods was a strategic sponsor at Pulses 22, supporting the Red Lentils panel.

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

Adam Robinson, the general manager of Robinson Grain Trading's Sydney division, talked to Madaline Dunn about his ties to the industry, finding solutions to setbacks, and his positive outlook on the future of Australian pulses.

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.

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.

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.

Based in Switzerland, Bühler Group is a family-owned world leader in a huge variety of technologies that influence multiple aspects of everyday life. Within their vast food division, they’re concentrating on plant-based protein ingredients derived, in large part, from pulses. Kira Nash spoke with Alexandra Londoño of Bühler Group about the company’s partnerships, innovations, and excitement about a plant-based future.

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.

Founded in 2019, Tewomed Trading is an Ethiopian export company with its headquarters in Addis Ababa. Ahead of the GPC’s Pulses 22 convention, Kirsten Provan spoke to Tewodros Yilma about Ethiopia’s growing economy, the importance of up-to-date technology, and the impact of the conflict between Russia and Ukraine.

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.

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.

Madaline Dunn talked to Orion Roy-Wright, trade manager, and Jason Burns, general manager at ADM Edible Beans, to get their insight into the evolution of the pulse industry, how it's coping with recent trade challenges, and what's ahead for the company

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.

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

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

Tony Dever of Australia's iSeeds spoke to Madaline Dunn about navigating turbulent times, his positive outlook on the pulses industry and his decision to establish a business focused solely on pulses.

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 company develops specialist plant proteins which it supplies to food producers. Jesse Sam spoke to the pair in January.

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.

Madaline Dunn spoke to Skinnybik's founder Dr. Antigone Kouris to hear what she's learned about pulses from 30 years working as a dietitian and academic and her passion for promoting lupins in the food industry.

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.

Speaking with Luke Wilkinson, Jorge talks us through the meat industry’s reaction to the plant-based alternatives and the road to post-Covid stability.

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."

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.

Daniel Plaza Bonilla is an Agricultural Engineer and the leader of LegSapiens, a project with pulses at its heart, aimed at increasing farm crop yield and profitability. He chatted with Luke Wilkinson about the benefits of mulch, and how rotating pulse crops with soy can increase your yield up to 15%.

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.

Kira Nash interviewed David Julian McClements, a professor and researcher in food science at the University of Massachusetts Amherst in the United States, about his groundbreaking work with plant proteins to create new, healthful, plant-based alternatives to traditional meat and dairy.

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.

New York-based Rule Breaker is a range of brownies, blondies and snack bites all made with chickpeas as the first ingredient. Every product they make is allergen-free, preservative-free, vegan, and certified kosher and free from GMOs.

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.

GPC reached out to Dan to discuss the current logistics situation, overcoming barriers, and the importance of driving forward the public’s awareness of pulses.

Sofia Agro’s commercial director on Uzbekistan’s 2021 pulse production and exports, and the country’s promising future as a pulse powerhouse.

We chatted to Sudhakar Tomar about the India Middle East Agro Trade Industry & Investment Forum (IMEA-TIIF), of which he is President, and his outlook for the future of pulses.

This week, we spoke to James about Pulses UK’s core mission, Brexit’s impact on the agricultural industry and the future of pulses.

Arbaza’s senior global account manager on Brazil’s dry bean production and exports, and his expectations for the future.

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 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.

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

Turkey is one of the world's major pulse distribution hubs, with quick delivery times into North Africa, Europe and the Middle East.

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

As the new year gets underway, we reflect on how far the global pulse industry has come with the former GPC president.

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.

The global head of Bühler’s pulses and local grains business segment talks about the innovation taking place around pulses and why it is vital to everyone’s future.

The Dutch company is using cutting edge technology to find new and better ways to incorporate pulses into food industries around the world.

How a previously overlooked bean prompted a major Venezuelan importer to become an export pioneer.

Plant-based meat is catching on in the world’s top pulse consuming nation.

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

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

Columbia Grain International’s President and CEO on past and present shifts in the U.S. pulse industry.