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North American Beans & Chickpeas webinar recording/
Mixed weather, shifting demand, and tightening margins


At a glance


  • Weather extremes defined the season: drought in Washington and Idaho limited yields and caliber sizes, while excess rain in Montana created quality variability.
  • Production up, profitability down. U.S. chickpeas rose about 20% in volume, yet prices softened amid quality concerns and increased competition.
  • Canada and Mexico set the tone — Canada’s larger chickpea and pinto crops meet robust export prospects, while Mexico anticipates a strong bean harvest and slower import pace.

From shifting weather patterns to pricing pressures and evolving consumption trends, the North American Beans & Chickpeas webinar unpacked a fast-changing market. The panel discussed crop quality, carryover stocks, trade flows, and domestic demand trends shaping the region’s competitiveness in global markets. Moderator Sam Peck (Jack’s Bean International, USA), panelists Felipe Sandoval (BeGrait, Mexico), Ali Hakkak (ARG Foods, Canada), and Kyle Hinrichs (Columbia Grain, USA), hosted by Maisam Ali (GPC), offered a comprehensive overview of production, trade dynamics, and on-the-ground realities across the continent.

For a complete picture of North America’s pulse outlook, watch the full recording — exclusive for GPC members.
 

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