Canadian lentil estimates raised/ Just how high can this crop climb? September brings a big jump in StatCan’s lentil crop estimate – but what will this mean in such a strong year in global supplies? Industry experts pick apart the latest news on Canada’s extra-large crop.
France’s pulses update/ Climate change, competition, and the forces reshaping French pulse crops Cyril Gallien of European grain and seed specialist RAGT breaks down what’s driving change in France’s pulse sector—from the push to preserve yellow peas to the shifting role of faba beans in local and export markets.
Deepak Pareek on the digital age of farming/ “The Indian government has been pivotal in the AgTech revolution” 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.
‘Our breeders are working for the future’/ RAGT on varietal innovation and seed tech in France and beyond 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.
Huseyin Arslan/ To receive Lifetime Achievement Award at GPC Pulses 24 The Lifetime Achievement Award will be given to Huseyin Arslan at the GPC’s Pulses 24 convention in New Delhi, India in February 2024.
“Society will be forced to bring technology to the farmer”/ How agtech prioritizes indian farmers in pulse production 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.
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.
The Ukraine war and the pulses industry/ GPC members share insights 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
APP partners with AGT & Thomas Foods/ South Australia set to lead the pulse protein revolution 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.
Join us!/ The Global Pulse Confederation’s First Ever Ask the Experts: South America Event is scheduled for July 29, 2021.
GPC Pulses 2.1/ Event Link is Now Active! Join us at the largest virtual event for the global pulse industry!
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.
Saskatchewan in a Snack Bar/ An Interview with Laura Gustafson of ulivit The healthcare-worker-turned-entrepreneur talks about the inspirations and innovations behind her plant-based bars made with local Canadian ingredients
From the Global Pulse Industry/ A Special Thank You to Andrew Jacobs The Chairman of Poortman officially retired at the end of October.
GPC Puses 2.0/ Industry Veterans Q&A The GPCYP-Industry Veterans Q&A allowed the new generation of up-and-coming pulse industry professionals to avail themselves of the wisdom the older generation gained through decades of experience in the trade.
/ After the initial complications caused by COVID-19, the shipping and logistics industries have largely recovered. Are there bottlenecks still to resolve or coming down the pike?
/ Do you lose sleep over the risk of doing business, especially in these uncertain times? Pulses 2.0 has got you covered!
GPC Pulses 2.0/ Myanmar Market Outlook To discuss what the short- and long-term future holds for Myanmar’s pulse industry, the GPC has brought together an all-star panel led by moderator and analyst Sunil Patwari.
A comeback that has been in the works/ The United Kingdom’s Pulse Renaissance What is behind the country’s renewed appetite for a forgotten food staple?
The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Container Shipping/ An interview with AGT Poortman's Dennis Siyver AGT Poortman Dennis Sivyer talks about his experience sourcing product during the coronavirus outbreak.
GPC Pulses 2.0/ Lentils Preview At a time of great market volatility, the GPC has assembled an expert panel of industry insiders from key origins and destinations.
Andrew Jacobs/ Pulses Successfully Harness the Power of Social Media Andrew Jacobs, London GPC IYP Oversight Group / FAO IYP Steering Committee / UK Pulse Promotion Group
South African pulse production in 2024/ AGT’s Brad Lever on the impact of increasing climate challenges In an interview with GPC, Brad Lever of AGT Foods Africa discusses bean stocks, prices and trade out of the region and his objectives as part of the Board of Directors.
Trade Talk with Mark Schilling/ Blockchain in farming & the importance of provenance 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.
Trade Talk with Mert Hazar/ Arbel's perspective on the Turkish pulses market 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.
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.
Trade Talk with Dan Holben/ Logistics, teamwork and being ready for anything 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.
Trade Talk with Sudhakar Tomar/ Life’s lessons and his India-Middle East Trading & Investment group 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.
An Interview with Gaetan Bourassa/ Canada’s Pulse Sector and the COVID-19 Pandemic AGT Foods’ COO discusses how the novel coronavirus might affect planting, trade and everyday operations in the world’s top pulse exporting nation.