China imposes tariff on Canadian pea starch/ Dry pea trade holds firm—for now China has announced a preliminary tariff on Canadian pea starch, reigniting questions about the durability of the Canada-China pea trade thaw. But with whole pea exports holding steady and industry voices split on the tariff's true motive, the picture is more complicated than it appears.
Shanghai Pulses Congress recordings/ Wang Zhenzhong - Opening speech In his remarks, the President of China National Association of Grain Sector highlighted China’s achievements in grain and pulse development, the role of CFNA in strengthening industry standards, and the drive toward sustainability, innovation, and food security. Watch the full recording.
Shanghai Pulses Congress recordings/ Tim McGreevy — USA Overview From rebranding the national council to outlining fresh production forecasts for peas, lentils, chickpeas, and beans, McGreevy’s keynote spotlighted America’s pulse industry and its ambitions to double output and consumption. Tune in for the full update from the CEO of USA Pulses.
Shanghai Pulses Congress recordings/ Jiaying Hu — DMCC Corporate Presentation The UAE has positioned itself as a strategic trade hub for pulses. In this keynote, Hu highlights Dubai’s growing role in global supply chains and the opportunities for exporters looking to tap into Middle East demand.
Shanghai Pulses Congress recordings/ Pietro Schisler — Brazil Overview 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.
Shanghai Pulses Congress recordings/ Keynote U Soe Win Maung — Myanmar Overview Myanmar remains a crucial supplier of black gram, mung, and pigeon peas. In this keynote, Myanmar Pulses, Beans, and Sesame Merchants Association’s Maung offers a comprehensive update on production, exports, and how China and India continue to shape the country’s pulse trade.
Shanghai Pulses Congress recordings/ Keynote Eduard Zernin — Russia Overview Russia’s role in global pulses is shifting fast, from production dynamics to trade flows. Catch keynote Eduard Zernin, Chairman of the Board of Bio-Ton Agricorp, for insights on how sanctions, markets, and strategies are reshaping the country’s export story.
Shanghai Pulses Congress recordings/ Mapping China’s pulse power Peas, mung beans, adzuki, lentils, and much more: the China Overview took a deep dive into one of the world’s most influential pulses markets. With shifting trade patterns, booming processing industries, and evolving consumer demand, the session offered precious insights into a market that everyone is watching — and eager to be part of.
Shanghai Pulses Congress recordings/ Innovation & Technology in focus From the digital agriculture revolution and AI-powered platforms to China’s expanding pea protein industry and the rise of plant-based ecosystems, this session highlighted the breakthroughs reshaping production, markets, and consumer choices. Watch the full set of talks here.
Shanghai Pulses Congress recordings/ Lifting the lid on lentils The lentils panel dissected the policies, crops, and trade pressures currently shaping global dynamics: Australia’s weather-driven recovery, India’s chana and pigeon pea influence, Russia’s tight stocks, Türkiye’s export ban… Explore the full exchange for all the insights.
Shanghai Pulses Congress recordings/ Global mung beans trade dynamics With Myanmar eyeing record production, China holding steady on imports, India emerging as a key supplier, and African origins facing reduced output, the mung beans panel shed light on the shifting flows and challenges of this vital crop. Watch the full session for the detailed outlook.
Shanghai Pulses Congress recordings/ All things chickpea The chickpeas panel unpacked the fast-shifting dynamics of global supply and trade, including Russia’s record output, India’s strong export pace, Canada’s rising acreage and China’s emerging demand. Dive into the full session for a deep look at where the market is heading.
Shanghai Pulses Congress recordings/ Global beans outlook Argentina’s bid to bounce back; Brazil’s shifting acreage; Canada’s rising production; Ethiopia’s expanding exports… The beans panel in Shanghai mapped out the diverse dynamics shaping trade in 2025. Catch the full panel recording here.
Shanghai Pulses Congress recordings/ Cracking the dry peas code From Canada’s struggles with closed Chinese access to Russia’s expanding acreage, India’s shifting import window, and China’s heavy reliance on Russian supply, the dry peas panel offered a sweeping view of the challenges and opportunities reshaping global trade. Catch the full panel recording here.
“China’s pulse industry will continue to attract foreign clients—and build new partnerships”/ Insights from Cao Derong Pea consumption is diversifying but remains sensitive to trade shifts, quality, and policy. From deep processing to feed, CFNA president unpacks where Chinese demand is heading—and how global players can stay in the game.
Macau Pulses Congress in pictures/ All the action, networking and fun from the convention Look back on all the panels and download the photos from GPC’s second regional convention in beautiful Macau!
The dry peas puzzle/ What's Argentina's next chapter in China's pea market? Can the country secure its role in one of the world's most competitive demand hubs? Ahead of the Qingdao Pulses Congress, we spoke with Fede Castellini of Southern Seeds Production, one of Argentina's key pea suppliers to China. He discusses stocks, planting intentions, the competitive edge, and what traders can gain from meeting in Qingdao.