Tariffs on pulses/
How policy shifts in the USA, China, and India are reshaping global trade

Recent tariff changes by big industry players are reshaping global trade flows and pricing for peas, lentils, and chickpeas. Gaurav Jain of AgPulse Analytica recaps the rapidly evolving landscape.

“India is on a growth path”/
A conversation between President Iyengar and Secretary Khare of India’s Ministry of Consumer Affairs

In a dynamic conversation attended by GPC Board members and national association leaders, President Iyengar and Secretary Khare discuss Indian consumption, policy changes and much more.

Acreage drops in the Americas?/
“We may be seeing a bit of a consolidation prior to another round of growth”

Recent shifts in economy, agronomy, and climate seem to point to a drop in pulse acreage across many key pulse-producing countries. But what does the data tell us?

Americas Pulses Congress/
Attendee List

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

The growing appetite for plant-based meat in China/
What’s driving the change and what does the future hold?

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.

GPC Pulses 22/
The official program is here

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.

Market Update/
China requires foreign food manufacturers to be registered by January 1, 2022

Self-registration ends on October 31, 2021.

GPC Coverage/
The Good Food Conference : Alternative proteins and the future of food

Market Update/
MSPs for 2021 Kharif Crops Announced

IGrain India’s Rahul Chauhan provides a run down by agricultural commodity.

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.

From the Global Pulse Industry/
A Special Thank You to Andrew Jacobs

The Chairman of Poortman officially retired at the end of October.

GPC Coverage/
IPGA Knowledge Series - India’s Agricultural Reforms

The debut of the India Pulses and Grains Association’s Knowledge Series examined recent government reforms and the opportunities they open up across the agricultural value chain.

Anxiety in the US agricultural sector/
Trade War and Government Shutdown Hit U.S. Ag

Market Update/
Indian Government Extends Methyl Bromide Fumigation Facility at Destination till December 31, 2017

By G. Chandrashekhar

Martin Chidwick/
‘Together We Stand - Divided We Fall’

By Martin Chidwick Red River Global Ingredients

Market Update/
Many Challenges for Pulse Trade in Brazil

By Marcelo Eduardo Luders

Market Update/
Huge Crop and Policy Uncertainty Weigh Pulse Market Down

By G. Chandrashekhar

It Is Growers’ Turn to Complain/
Prices in India Dip Below Support Levels

By G. Chandrashekhar

USA bean production and exports/
“More acres – that’s the name of the game this year”

We speak with Dylan Karley, General Manager of North Central Commodities, to chat about the ongoing US dry bean harvest, an improved outlook for Mexico, and the market for black beans and pintos this fall

“Importing works best for the market right now”/
Zooming in on China’s pulses trade

China is a global giant in the dry pea market. Weihua Meng, Managing Director of Nanjing Bonagro, tells Aniqah Majid about the importance of strong trade relationships and why importing is more profitable.

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.

“We need to get back to face-to-face business”/
ADM Edible Beans looks ahead to Pulses 22

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

An interview with Mattia Pedon/
Why Italy’s pulses market is not as small as it seems

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

Trade Talk with Iuri Bruns/
How his discovery of a hangover cure increased Brazil's mung bean exports

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

Trade Talk with Umang Bagaria/
The importance of organic growth and the key to success in business

Umang Bagaria, co-founder and director of Mandala Trading, one of Pulses 2022's sponsors, met with Madaline Dunn to talk about the business' roots and how staying excited about business is the key to growth and success.

Trade Talk with Faisal Anis Majeed/
The challenges and opportunities of the Pakistani pulses industry

With a population of over 220 million — the fifth largest in the world — Pakistan is one of the most significant importers of pulses in the world.

Diversify, diversify, diversify/
Daniel Plaza Bonilla on the importance of crop rotation

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%.

Beans, Brazil and Neymar/
Maurício Bortolanza shares the secrets to his success

Maurício Bortolanza is director of new business at Kicaldo, which is one of the biggest bean suppliers in Brazil. In an interview with Ana Krepp, Maurício shares some in-depth insights into the country’s pulses market.

An interview with Carlo Suy/
The company’s history and the highlights and challenges of his career in pulses

Kira Nash spoke with Carlo Suy, the recently retired former head of Belgian and international brand Casibeans to discuss the company’s history and the highlights and challenges of his career in pulses.

Innovation in the industry/
USDBC'S Rebecca Bratter on change, trends and success

Balasubramanian Mani/
"India is a long way from attaining pulse self-sufficiency."

The international commodities broker says India is a long way from attaining pulse self-sufficiency.

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.

What the New Year May Bring for the U.S. Dry Bean Industry/
An Interview with Travis Green

Following the challenges of the past two campaigns, ADM’s Vice President for Global Wholesome Ingredients looks ahead to 2021.

Tanzania Pulse Industry Looks to Revive Forgotten Cuisine/
An Interview with Zirack Andrew

With India’s withdrawal from the market, Tanzania’s pulse industry looks to its roots to secure its future.