From cariocas to black beans, Brazil’s diverse crop mix is making waves in world trade. Schisler’s keynote peeled back the layers on supply, demand, and why Brazil is becoming impossible to ignore on the global stage.
The Managing Director of Nanjing Bonagro expects kidney bean acreage to grow in 2025 as strong prices and government support align—but also signals China may gradually open to South American black beans, driven by cost and supply dynamics.
We sat down with Matías Macera of Desdelsur to discuss the 2025 bean harvest and assess the ups and downs of a tumultuous year in world pulses, including Argentina’s big moves in pea exports to China.
Missed the action at the Argentina Pulses webinar? Catch up now with the recording, available exclusively for GPC members.
In a report from July 17, the Cámara de Legumbres de la República Argentina outlines the extent of the frost-related losses to the crops of alubia, black, cranberry and red beans. More info will be released at the end of the month.
We share the most important insights from the US Dry Bean Council’s Webinar on the 2023 harvest, which took place on November 22.
Looking at Pulse Atlas Data and talking to trade experts, Luke Wilkinson gives an overview of the outlook for Argentina’s pulses after a drought-impacted harvest.
The Pulse Atlas is here! Find your feet with this new tool by watching our webinar on how to make the most out of it.
If your post-holidays health drive is starting to fizzle out, fear not. We’ve looked at the ways different pulses can benefit your health and help create a new year diet to keep you feeling fighting it.
Relive the talks and panels in Cancun with these videos.
Introducing the proposed program for the GPC’s first ever regional event, with a special focus on pulse trade across the Americas!
Luke Wilkinson reports, giving an in-depth review of the US dry bean harvest, analyzing the data and chatting with industry experts about acreage, production, and the prospective Mexican demand for US beans
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.
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.
Event is scheduled for July 29, 2021.
With the harvest all but wrapped, CLERA shares its observations on beans that have arrived at processing plants.
Recording of the session is now available.
Join us at the largest virtual event for the global pulse industry!
With the harvest in the southernmost growing area set to begin in mere weeks, the GPC checks in on the status of the crop.
What to expect from Canada and the U.S. this marketing year, and how demand is shaping up in Mexico.
During the initial onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, black bean consumption spiked as panicked consumers cleared out store shelves ahead of national lockdowns.
Dry conditions resulted in below average yields and smaller caliber sizes across all bean classes.
More beans were seeded this year than last, but adverse weather impacted yields and grain size.
As demand for pulses spikes around the world in reaction to the coronavirus, the GPC takes a closer look at the phenomenon in this major dry bean consuming region.
Strong prices saw more hectares seeded to beans this year, but a dry spell quashed all hopes of repeating last year’s high yields.
Snow and rain made for a messy harvest in the major dry bean growing regions.
Mexico has two growing cycles: the spring-summer cycle, when practically all of Mexico’s dry beans are grown, and the fall-winter cycle, when its chickpea crop is produced together with a smaller dry bean crop than in the spring-summer cycle.
Harvest of the third and final crop of 2018/19 is underway.
Harvest dragged on into mid-August, well beyond the traditional window, due to weather delays at both planting and harvest.
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.
Harvest of second crop is wrapping up; third and final crop is in the ground.
If approved, the initial recommendation would allow 2,199 MT of dry beans to enter the country duty-free.
Planting of the third and final crop of the 2018/19 cycle wrapped up in mid-July.
Second and third crop production expected to offset first crop losses.
Good production offsets first crop losses.
By Shyam Narsaria, Ceo, Arvee International Pte Ltd.
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Dried up global stocks for kidneys, the resurgence of Chinese acres, and the threat posed to pulses by the escalating trade war.
Colombia-based commodity trader Janet Sedan on Central American markets, Argentinian beans into Mexico, and why everyone loses from a hike in US import tax
Arbaza’s Eduardo Balestreri talks to Lara Gilmour about opening trade with China, black bean exports and carioca bean plantings in 2024.
We talk to Sahid Hernández, Trade Manager for Agroservicios Terminel, about black bean imports, this year’s chickpea acres, and the potential for change in the USA/Mexico trade relationship
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.
Lara Gilmour chats to the Director of Institutional Relations at IBRAFE about exports, consumption and sustainability in the Brazilian market.
The International Trading Manager at Kelley Bean talks to Lara Gilmour about the U.S. harvest, white bean markets and trade with the EU.
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
The founder of Alicampo on the impact of the disastrous bean crop and why the situation is brighter for chickpeas and peas this year.
The Head of International Business Development at Interco talks to Lara Gilmour about export opportunities in the Brazilian market and the ongoing challenge of logistics.
Lara Gilmour talks to Daniel Raulerson about growing US dry bean consumption at home and abroad and why he believes relationships are key.
Sam spoke to Lara Gilmour in mid-July about bean planting in the USA, Mexican demand and the outlook on trade going into the new season.
We sat down to chat with Paola Duncan, Co-Founder of Canadian pulse exporter, Orionsea, to discuss climate change's effects on Canadian pulses, Mexican bean scarcity, and why China could be an important player for pea supplies this year.
Vicente Mendoza, an independent agricultural consultant, discusses a difficult year for Mexican beans, financial hardship for farmers, and a potentially drastic change in the country’s pulse trade dynamics.
The Operations Manager of Pronutre discusses spikes in Nicaraguan prices, the rise of the US red bean, and why Costa Rican traders will diversify their imports for 2024.
Desdelsur’s Trading Manager, Matías Macera on the effects of El Niño, farmers' selling intentions, and how the farmlands will help the new Argentinian government generate much-needed economic recovery.
Skane Group CEO Vanesa Tejero Leon and Italy Sales Director Andrés Gil on the family business trading in pulses out of Rotterdam and pioneering in Venezuelan mung beans.
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.
Brian Clancey shares insights into 2023’s global pulse production, the Russian and Chinese markets, and what tracking yellow pea numbers tells us about the plant-based boom.
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.
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.
Luke Wilkinson met Jean Marco Campos of Costa Rican bean specialists, Pronutre to discuss the country’s long history of eating pulses and the importance of their fruitful trade relationship with the USA.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
Kira Nash spoke with Candy Willett from US-based Steele & Company about the US pulse market, export trends and demand, the removal of EU tariffs, and what 2022 has to offer.
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.
Legumbres Argentinas has been a producer and exporter of pulses for nearly 20 years, an early pioneer paving the way for pulse exports from Argentina to Europe.
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.
Mirko Geremia is a Brazilian pioneer in the Bolivian grain market and is the owner of Safras Corretora de Cereais. In an interview with Ana Krepp, he reveals the steps he took to become an important agent in the grain industry in Latin America, drawing parallels between markets in the region.
Andrea Gomez is the commercial director of Progranos, a Mexican company trading in corn, beans, soybeans and chickpeas. This week, she chatted to the GPC’s Ana Krepp about the Mexican pulses industry.
Kira Nash had an in-depth conversation with Samuel Peck, who has a long history in the pulses industry and now works at Jack’s Bean International, a network of three processing companies in the United States that specializes in beans and popcorn.
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.
With decades of experience in pulses trading, Felipe Sandoval of BeGrait is a true authority on the industry.
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 General Manager of Comercializadora de Granos Los Arbolitos shares some insight into the Mexican yellow bean market.
Trustex Trading's Fanny Molletones shares insight on the challenges and opportunities of the rapidly growing mung bean industry in Venezuela.
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.
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