We sat down with James Hunt, President of the Australian Mungbean Association (AMA), to get a picture of the harvest as it happens. Rain rocked the crop in March, but optimism remains for a strong finish.
From our defining role as a facilitator of trade, business and market information, to being part of the climate solution: a glimpse into the new GPC head’s vision – and a bit of the man behind the title.
Speedy new seeds, logistics bottlenecks and intricacies in border trade forged a new source of Tur for the Indian market. While continued demand is not guaranteed, the next chapter might still surprise us.
Join GPC’s free event, the Black Matpe Update Webinar, on Wednesday, February 5, at 12 PM GMT. Discover the latest insights on production and quality in India, Myanmar, and Brazil, including logistics and economic challenges, Southeast Asia demand, price outlook for 2025, and much more!
Join GPC’s free event, the Pigeon Peas Update Webinar, on Wednesday, December 18, at 12 PM GMT. Discover the latest insights on production and quality in India and Myanmar, exports to India from Asia and Africa, logistics and economic issues, and much more!
Join GPC’s members-only event, the Australian Pulses Update Webinar, on Wednesday, September 25, at 12 PM GMT. Discover the latest insights on desi chickpea yields, demand for Aussie pulses from South Asia, supply chain issues, lentil production, price trends, and much more!
Industry leaders from all quarters of the pulses industry gathered in New Delhi on February 14-17 for the Pulses 24 convention. We bring together 6 takeaways from the event.
What impact will a shorter Aussie crop have on imports to South Asia? What is India’s import need following the rabi harvest? What are the sowing intentions in Tanzania for 2024? Explore these topics and more with the Desi Chickpeas Panel.
How are shorter supplies in North America impacting prices? What impact did the Australian harvest have on the global trade scenario and how far did it go in supplying Asian markets? How are exports out of Russia and Kazakhstan? Explore these topics and more with the Red Lentils panel.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Sri Lanka is facing its worst economic crisis since independence in 1948. Speaking to GPC members, Matteo Cusimano and Jesse Sam reports on how this is affecting the pulses sector.
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.
GPC Belarusian journalists explore the cause of rising prices in the two countries, the possibility of food shortages and the pulse situation in Russia.
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.
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.
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.
With people staying at home and cinemas around the world closed down, the pandemic had a profound impact on the global popcorn trade.
What is behind the country’s renewed appetite for a forgotten food staple?
AGT Poortman Dennis Sivyer talks about his experience sourcing product during the coronavirus outbreak.
What the data tells us about current trends and what the future might hold for pulses.
How weather and market access issues set the stage for this year’s crop.
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From our defining role as a facilitator of trade, business and market information, to being part of the climate solution: a glimpse into the new GPC head’s vision – and a bit of the man behind the title.
Kintal Islamov, CEO of producer and trader, Atameken Agro, talks about his expectations for this year’s Kazakhstani pulse crops, a move into green lentils, and the exciting potential of the country’s mung bean production.
Lara Gilmour talks to Vanesa Tejero and Andres Gil from Skane Group about recent developments in Venezuelan agriculture and the lowdown on selling beans in Europe.
The Founder Director of Mandala Trading chats to Lara about the state of chickpeas and lentils in Australia and what a massive crop will mean for the domestic supply chain.
Lika Khoptyanets, Commodity Trader at Agroleader Europe LLC and Pulsar Trading talks to GPC about export prospects, the harvest in Ukraine and Kazakhstan and logistics surrounding the Black Sea.
Radjek Hojda, Managing Director for international trade and sales at HARS Foods, discusses the climate challenges that have hampered yields and the prospects for this year’s improved harvest.
Esteban Davila, sales manager for Great Northern Ag, discusses the conditions of this year’s harvest around the globe, his outlook on prices, and what the near future may hold.
The Director of pulse exporter and Pulses 23 sponsor, Gold Star International, chats with Luke Wilkinson about the lack of liquidity on the Indian subcontinent, the subdued mung market and Australian seeding.
Ahead of the January 19-20 South Asia Agri Summit in Kathamandu, Nepal, Bronwen Evans caught up with Ankit Kedia for his perspective on the Nepalese market and what he’s looking forward to about the convention.
Arbaza’s senior global account manager, Pietro Schisler, reflects on Brazil’s dry bean production and exports for 2022, emerging Brazilian plant-based food brands and his expectations for the future.
Pulses are a huge part of the diet in Bangladesh but domestic production has long been stagnating. The USDA’s Agricultural Attaché gives GPC readers some insights into the market.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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 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.
Henk van Leeuwen joined the company in 1990 and Kira Nash spoke to him about EU tariffs, European self-sufficiency, the French pulses market and the shipping industry.
Jesse Sam caught up with Rajendren in early 2022 to get his perspective on a turbulent time for Sri Lanka.
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.
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.
Kira Nash spoke to Kyle Hinrichs of Hinrichs Trading Company about their recent acquisition by Ardent Mills, the state of the chickpea industry and what exciting innovation the future holds for pulses in value-added.
Kira Nash caught up with Kelle Horn of Pacific Rim Shipbrokers about her business and the implications of the global shipping crisis on trade.
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.
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.
Eugenia Campanelli is the director of KC Agribusiness, formerly KC World Trade. In an interview with Ana Krepp, she shares her experiences with and perspective on agribusiness in Argentina.
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.
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.
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.
Speaking from his Kimpex International office in Cairo, Brooks & Kempton’s founder and CEO talked to Madaline Dunn about trade, perseverance and the importance of community support in the pulses industry.
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.
Shyam Narsaria is CEO of Arvee International, a Singapore-based pulses trader with deep interests in Myanmar. Jesse Sam caught up with him in late-October to find out more about Myanmar’s recent agreement with India and to understand some of the key trends shaping the market.
How Russian exporters have fared with lifting of the export ban into India.
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.
With decades of experience in pulses trading, Felipe Sandoval of BeGrait is a true authority on the industry.
What experience teaches us: How someone with 24 years in the business deals with crises
The managing director for Arab India Spices on how his company reacted to the pandemic.
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.
The early scoop on this year’s pulse crops from one of Canada’s leading pulse processors and exporters.
With India’s withdrawal from the market, Tanzania’s pulse industry looks to its roots to secure its future.
Over the next four years, Canada will invest $153 million in plant protein R&D.
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