“A new protein powerhouse”/ What does the discovery of lupin’s ‘sweet’ gene mean for the future of plant-based? Lupins pack the most protein out of all pulses but a bitterness common in their seeds has made them less marketable. A new genetic breakthrough means that could be about to change.
A study in home comforts/ The curious link between Venezuelan immigration & black bean consumption 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.
“Live Green is not plant-based, we’re plant only”/ The Chilean Foodtech Startup Using A.I. to Stay Natural To get back to the way things were, we must look to the future. Live Green Co’s A.I. ‘Charaka’ develops healthy, ethical, 100% natural foods that help make meat obsolete. Luke Wilkinson reports.
Join us!/ The Global Pulse Confederation’s First Ever Ask the Experts: South America Event is scheduled for July 29, 2021.
Market Update/ Report on North America’s 2020 Dry Bean Harvest What to expect from Canada and the U.S. this marketing year, and how demand is shaping up in Mexico.
“I expect China will come back strong”/ Skane Group on green mung, white beans and the European market 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.
Pulses or pecans?/ The situation for Mexican chickpea farmers in 2022 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.
“Why do we use pulses? They’re the best source of plant protein in the world!”/ NotCo’s Head of Research on South America’s hottest plant-based brand Following their recent collaboration with Kraft-Heinz, Luke Wilkinson spoke to NotCo’s Rodrigo Contreras about the company’s game-changing AI ‘Giuseppe’, finding that perfect meaty texture, and how cabbage might be the key to a delicious plant-based milk.
Trade Talk with Jorge Fernandez Gil/ EU regulations are affecting Peruvian exports but domestic demand is ever-increasing 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.
Chickpea cereal and Chile’s health food boom/ An interview with Francisca Vera Vilches of Kiz Francisca spoke to Luke Wilkinson about building a brand from the ground up and why chickpeas were the perfect choice for a nutritious, delicious cereal.
On Chile’s pulses market and the pandemic impact/ An Interview with Sebastian and Branko Pavic of Nama Internacional 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.
A hopeful future for pulses/ Agustina and Rita Villafañe of Argencrops discuss the challenges and opportunities of bean production in Argentina 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.
From Argentina to the world/ Eugenia Campanelli on KC Agribusiness and her career in pulses 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.
The pulses landscape in Argentina/ An Interview with Ramiro Berraz 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.
Trade talk with Karim Asaad/ The importance of community support in the 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.
Words of wisdom/ Sergio Rafaelli on Argentina’s pulses market and a life in the 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.
Perseverance and curiosity/ Felipe Sandoval on what it takes to be successful in pulses trading With decades of experience in pulses trading, Felipe Sandoval of BeGrait is a true authority on the industry.
"I’ve always been interested in working with farmers"/ An interview with Horacio Fragola Alicampo’s founder talks about his company’s successful strategy with growers and the outlook heading into Argentina’s pulse planting season.
Trade Talk with Matias Macera of Desdelsur/ Argentina’s 2020 Chickpea Crop 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.
As Canada’s New Crop Comes In, Quality is a Concern/ An Interview with Marcos Mosnaim of Globeways Canada Inc. The early scoop on this year’s pulse crops from one of Canada’s leading pulse processors and exporters.