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.

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.

Marcelo Lüders shares his insights on the booming organic pulses market in Brazil ahead of the Brazilian Bean Pulses & Special Crops Forum on April 11-14.

February 10, 2022 marked the 4th annual World Pulses Day and the UN FAO held a 2-hour webinar in which both key industry players from worldwide organizations and young influencers bringing about positive change at a global level were invited to speak.

Debates about opportunities created by this market are also part of the event.

The GPC covered the CSCA’s Pulse and Special Crops Convention 2021 on September 8 and 9, 2021.

The second Brazilian bean harvest of 2021 is already in its final stretch and has presented several obstacles for producers, including severe droughts and increased competition from corn.

Event is scheduled for July 29, 2021.

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With people staying at home and cinemas around the world closed down, the pandemic had a profound impact on the global popcorn trade.

During the initial onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, black bean consumption spiked as panicked consumers cleared out store shelves ahead of national lockdowns.

Demand for red and speckled beans is presently strong, but is this a short- or long-term phenomena?

More beans were seeded this year than last, but adverse weather impacted yields and grain size.

High corn prices and adverse weather have kept Brazil from expanding its bean area.

Harvest of the third and final crop of 2018/19 is underway.

Harvest of second crop is wrapping up; third and final crop is in the ground.

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 Zirack Andrew, National Coordinator of Tanzania, Pulses Network in Dar ES Salaam, Tanzania

By Marcelo Eduardo Luders

BRAZILIAN Statement on Subitem 18.8: World Pulses Day

By Marcelo Eduardo Luders

By G. Chandrashekhar

By Marcelo Eduardo

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Fazenda Nova Geração is a Brazilian pulses and grains company that exports on the international market. The GPC Pulse Pod caught up with Carla Mayara Borges de Lima to discuss the company’s history and their plans for the future.

Arbaza’s senior global account manager on Brazil’s dry bean production and exports, and his expectations for the future.

The director of Saibaba Agrilink Pvt. Ltd. on the reactivation of India’s HoReCa sector, the imposition of stock limits, kharif sowing progress and more.

Pedro Cortes of Akila group on leveraging their global network in a crisis and the outlook for this year's Brazilian bean crop.

Alicampo’s founder talks about his company’s successful strategy with growers and the outlook heading into Argentina’s pulse planting season.

As the new year gets underway, we reflect on how far the global pulse industry has come with the former GPC president.

As part of the GPC’s continuing coverage of kabuli markets from around the world, Matias Macera of Desdelsur talks with the GPC’s Dario Bard and Global Garbanzo’s Navneet Chhabra about Argentina’s 2020 chickpea crop.

The early scoop on this year’s pulse crops from one of Canada’s leading pulse processors and exporters.