Price concerns, acreage shifts, and stiff competition from southern neighbors/
Sizing up the 2025 US dry bean season

Sam Peck of Jack’s Bean International shares his take on this year’s US dry bean seedings—from planting intentions and market headwinds to tariff tensions and mounting pressure from South American producers.

Dry Beans Market Update/
Macau Pulses Congress panel recordings

Our experts take an in-depth look at the main dry bean producers, covering supply and demand information, pricing and market behavior.

Argentina 2024 bean harvest update/
CLERA reports on the “worst harvest since 2013”

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.

Insights from the USDBC Harvest Webinar/
An update from the USA’s bean-growing heartlands

We share the most important insights from the US Dry Bean Council’s Webinar on the 2023 harvest, which took place on November 22.

US Dry Bean 2022 Crop Report/
An in-depth look at acreages, production, yields and export demand

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

Commercial benefits & valuable information/
Hector de Luna on why he’s attending the Americas Pulses Congress

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.

The outlook for Canada’s 2022 pulse crops/
Acreages are down but production set to increase on last year

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.

The Ukraine war and the pulses industry/
GPC members share insights

Shipping woes, fertilizer shortages and reduced supplies: Kira Nash talks to GPC members about the effect the war in Ukraine is having on the pulses industry

Market Update/
Turkish farmers and traders respond to government’s chickpea restrictions

Market Update/
China requires foreign food manufacturers to be registered by January 1, 2022

Self-registration ends on October 31, 2021.

DW Sturt & Co/
August 12 US Dry Bean Report

DW Sturt & Co are renowned in the pulses industry for their in-depth reports on North American dry beans.

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The Global Pulse Confederation’s First Ever Ask the Experts: South America

Event is scheduled for July 29, 2021.

Market Update/
Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Central American Dry Bean Demand

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.

Market Update/
Argentina’s 2020 Dry Bean Planting Season

Strong prices saw more hectares seeded to beans this year, but a dry spell quashed all hopes of repeating last year’s high yields.

Pulse Production/
A Global Perspective

What the data tells us about current trends and what the future might hold for pulses.

Market Update/
Canada-U.S. 2019 Dry Bean Harvest Report

Snow and rain made for a messy harvest in the major dry bean growing regions.

GPC and IGC/
High-Level International MOU Spotlights the Health, Nutritional and Environmental Values of Pulses

Under the MOU, the Global Pulse Confederation and the International Grains Council agree to share information and explore other opportunities for collaboration

Market Update/
Mexico Crop Report: November 2019

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.

The impact of drought/
Turkey’s 2019 Pulse Harvest

Drought conditions impacted this year’s crop yields.

Market Update/
Canadian Pulse Growers Struggle to Wrap Up Harvest

As October comes to a close, the pea and lentil harvests are nearly complete, and the bean harvest is past the halfway mark.

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With the pulse harvest well underway, GPC checked in with the Northern Pulse Growers Association.

Market Update/
A Look at Argentina’s 2019 Dry Bean Crop

Harvest dragged on into mid-August, well beyond the traditional window, due to weather delays at both planting and harvest.

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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.

Market Update/
Canada’s Pulse Crops

The pea harvest is underway in Canada’s Western Prairies. August weather conditions have been generally wet and cool.

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

Market Update/
Costa Rica’s 2019/20 Dry Bean Shortfall Quota

If approved, the initial recommendation would allow 2,199 MT of dry beans to enter the country duty-free.

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For the week ending July 7th, the major pulse growing areas in the U.S. enjoyed favorable weather.

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Market Update/
Many Challenges for Pulse Trade in Brazil

By Marcelo Eduardo Luders

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By Marcelo Eduardo

Record imports, scarce labor, and a refried bean renaissance/
A Central American deep dive

Alejandro Leloir, Owner & Lead Trader of New World Trading and bean industry expert, discusses the second Central American bean harvest, a steady rise in imports, and how migrating workers have left the region lacking in labor.

Dry bean markets in the USA and beyond/
10 questions with Pierfrancesco Sportelli

The International Trading Manager at Kelley Bean talks to Lara Gilmour about the U.S. harvest, white bean markets and trade with the EU.

US kidney bean production and exports/
8 insights with Minnesota’s Green Valley Bean

We chat with John Berthold of Minnesota’s Green Valley Bean about kidney beans, the US harvest, and the impact of Argentina’s shorter crop.

USA bean production and exports/
“More acres – that’s the name of the game this year”

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

Argentinian beans, chickpeas and peas/
7 questions with Horacio Fragola

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 US Dry Bean Council’s new Executive Director/
“Relationships to me are very important in this industry”

Lara Gilmour talks to Daniel Raulerson about growing US dry bean consumption at home and abroad and why he believes relationships are key.

US dry beans and Mexican imports/
Sam Peck gives an overview of the market in 7 insights

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.

Could Mexico really become a net bean importer?/
“Climate trends mean we’re more dependent on imports than ever”

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.

‘We’re seeing a lentil renaissance in the US’/
Jeff Van Pevenage on Columbia Grain’s new retail range

Jeff Van Pevenage discusses Columbia Grain’s retail pulse range, Balanced Bushel, the evolution of the pet food market, and why lentils could become the truck drivers’ new favorite snack

The USDBC’s Alejandro Leloir/
“Trade relationships across the Americas are based on years of friendship”

In the lead up to his panelist role in Cancun, Alejandro Leloir chatted with Luke Wilkinson about the US pulse harvest and the strong commercial relationship between the US and Latin America.

An interview with Rebecca Bratter/
Global industry unity in the face of unprecedented challenges is critical

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.

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.

Jeff Van Pevenage thinks the pulse business is cool/
And he’s not the only one

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.

Even after a difficult year, the future is bright for US pulses/
An Interview with Steele & Company’s Candy Willett

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.

Required reading/
Mark Uebersax discusses the 2nd edition of his book Dry Beans and Pulses: Production, Processing, and Nutrition

“Pulse crops are the unsung heroes in the realm of food and agriculture production, and much additional education regarding the basic and inherent properties of pulses is required to further the adoption and utilization of these commodities. We hope our book can provide that.”

An interview with Carlo Suy/
The company’s history and the highlights and challenges of his career in pulses

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.

Innovation in the industry/
USDBC'S Rebecca Bratter on change, trends and success

Playing a club sport/
Dan Sturt on why he’ll never retire from the pulses industry

"We see a very positive outlook for pulses on the world stage"/
Trade Talk with José Macera, Founder and CEO of Desdelsur

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.

Growth Through Diversification/
An Interview with José María Lázara

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

What the New Year May Bring for the U.S. Dry Bean Industry/
An Interview with Travis Green

Following the challenges of the past two campaigns, ADM’s Vice President for Global Wholesome Ingredients looks ahead to 2021.

Chuck Penner/
Canada’s 2019 Pulse Crops

LeftField Commodity Research’s founder shares his expert analysis on the production and market prospects for this year’s crop.

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