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An Ethiopian pulse outlook in 8 key facts/
“Strong supplies this year will limit upside on price”

Tewodros Yilma of exporter Valam Global Trading PLC discusses the Red Sea crisis, an African free trade alliance, and how to protect profit in a year of abundant global supply.

Global pulses market tariffs in 2025/
Non-exhaustive list of import and export regulations

A structured overview of current tariffs and import regulations on pulses and related agricultural products across major global markets as they stand, covering import duties, restrictions, quotas, and special trade agreements affecting international pulse trade.

The new wave in pulse forecasting/
Can AI outsmart chaos in commodity markets?

From droughts to sudden duty shifts, pulses are notoriously hard to predict. AI now promises sharper forecasts by processing thousands of signals — pulling in everything from satellite rainfall to farmer WhatsApp chatter. But the bigger question looms: who gets to benefit, and who risks being left behind?

Policy & sustainability roundup/
June 2025

In case you missed it: from climate conferences and trade developments to nutrition advocacy and industry innovation, here’s a roundup of the major developments shaping the pulse sector last month.

Pea trade with China booms, Brazilian competition looms, and beans bounce back/
Argentina’s 2025 pulse trade in focus

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.

France’s pulses update/
Climate change, competition, and the forces reshaping French pulse crops

Cyril Gallien of European grain and seed specialist RAGT breaks down what’s driving change in France’s pulse sector—from the push to preserve yellow peas to the shifting role of faba beans in local and export markets.

Pulse purée potential/
How a Dutch processor is mixing taste, tech, and sustainability to promote a greener future for pulses

We sat down to chat with the team from COROOS, one of the Netherlands’ most important pulse producers and processors. We discuss their innovation in pulse pastes, collaboration with aquafaba aficionados Fabumin, and why neither side wins in a USA/EU trade war.

“The more funds we have at our disposal, the more impact we can make”/
An introduction to GPC CEO Ryan Perkins

From our defining role as a facilitator of trade, business and market information, to being part of the climate solution: a glimpse into the new GPC head’s vision – and a bit of the man behind the title.

GPC Pulses Contract #1/
Defaulters list

The GPC has established a list of companies that have failed to comply with Gafta Arbitration awards made per terms of the GPC Pulses Contract #1. Consult this list before starting a new deal!

2024 EU pea imports slow down/
AgPulse Analytica on the impact of the sluggish European dry pea trade

Gaurav Jain reports on the slowdown in Europe’s pea trade; what caused the change in pace and what might the possible outcomes be going into next year.

“India is on a growth path”/
A conversation between President Iyengar and Secretary Khare of India’s Ministry of Consumer Affairs

In a dynamic conversation attended by GPC Board members and national association leaders, President Iyengar and Secretary Khare discuss Indian consumption, policy changes and much more.

2024 Global Yellow Pea Markets/
Stocks, Exports, Imports, Acreage, Price and Production Update

India's zero tariffs on yellow pea imports were further extended on May 3. We take a look at the global outlook for yellow peas using the GPC’s exclusive Pulse Atlas data and contributions from expert industry sources.

European Pea Production Prospects in 2024-25/
AgPulse Analytica Market Update

Gaurav Jain compares acreage estimates from the European Commission with AgPulse Analytica market data predicting a larger planted area and subsequent larger pea crop in the region.

AgPulse Analytica Market Update/
Indian pea import campaign to reduce global carryout stocks?

In a December article, AgPulse Analytica presented a case for India to open its doors for pea imports. In this piece, founder Gaurav Jain looks at the impact on the supply situation at the origins, including Canada and Russia.

Pulses 24/
6 insights from the panels and speakers in New Delhi

Industry leaders from all quarters of the pulses industry gathered in New Delhi on February 14-17 for the Pulses 24 convention. We bring together 6 takeaways from the event.

Pulses 24/
White Beans & Faba Beans panel

How has another drought year in Argentina impacted white bean markets in 2023 and what is the outlook for this year’s production in an El Niño year? How is European demand expected to shape the market and what role will Ethiopia and Egypt play in white bean markets? Are currency issues still dampening demand for fabas in Egypt? As the aquafeed market grows, what can we expect for fabas in the future? Explore these topics and more with the White Beans & Faba Beans panel

Is lupin the future of plant-based protein?/
The partnerships and discoveries putting it in the spotlight

With their high protein content and excellent nutritional profile, lupins are primed to become the new power plant protein. We look at its path to becoming a superhero ingredient.

‘Our breeders are working for the future’/
RAGT on varietal innovation and seed tech in France and beyond

Cyril Gallien of European grain and seed specialist RAGT gives an overview of the French pulses market and explains how seed tech will change how we eat in the future.

“Our philosophy is ‘no more bland beans’/
The company on a mission to make lupini beans an exciting snack

We chat to Stephanie Robalino, founder of Superlupes, a company on a mission to make lupin beans the next it food in the healthy snacking world.

AgPulse Analytica market update/
Canadian pea export prospects for 2023/24

Gaurav Jain on why the balance sheet for Canadian peas for 2023/24 remains tight and the export campaign smaller even than the drought-hit 2021/22.

“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.

“We want to push the boundaries of extraction techniques”/
Vishal Vijay on how pulse protein is changing the game

The Director of Strategic Investments at Agrocorp International on which pulse extraction techniques produce the most protein content and the growing global demand for plant-based food products.

The 2023 Argentinian pulse harvest/
Alubia and black bean production down significantly

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.

Faba Bean Market Update/
New feed markets in Europe making up for subdued Egyptian demand

We chat to Frontier Agriculture’s Andy Bury about a new feed market for faba beans in the UK and Europe that’s filling the gap in demand left by Egypt.

“Africans are going back to, not becoming, being vegan”/
The young Africans leading the plant-based revolution

Bronwen Evans looks at the rise of young people choosing plant-based alternatives in Africa and speaks to Donovan Will at ProVeg South Africa about the accessibility of plant-based products.

“Seeing a woman in the agri-food space encourages other women”/
The FAO & IAFN women-led Accelerator Mentorship Program

We speak to Robynne Anderson about her involvement in the program as well as some of the mentees about the power of support networks and knowledge sharing to empower communities.

“A plant-based example of braveness”/
The Ukrainian start-up still expanding throughout a year of war

Bronwen Evans speaks to Green Go’s Bogdana Leonova about operating in wartime, its recent funding through the ProVeg incubator and the key to creating plant-based products that appeal to all.

Creating a common language for pulse ingredients/
Julianne Curran on Pulse Canada’s new Ingredients Consortium

Sonia Sharma talks to Julianne Curran about her entry in the sector, the impact of climate change on pulse production and the future of the sector.

“Nobody likes to be told what to eat”/
Amelia Ekus on why sharing knowledge is key to increasing pulse consumption

Sonia Sharma talks to Amelia Ekus about ISS Guckenheimer’s involvement in Beans is How, the importance of connecting farmers with consumers and the future of pulse consumption.

An industry under scrutiny/
What does the future hold for plant-based meat alternatives?

Dropping share prices and poor sales reports have brought the plant-based industry under scrutiny in recent months. Has the protein transition stalled? Luke Wilkinson investigates.

Geographical indications/
What are they, and how can they benefit the pulse industry?

Luke Wilkinson reports on how protecting your product’s origin could make it stand apart from the others, bring a boost for the local economy, and help put your pulse on the map.

Counting the cost of Pakistan’s floods/
Faisal Majeed on the impact on food security

The floods that have devastated Pakistan this year are a stark reminder of the fragility of our food systems, particularly in countries on the frontline of the climate crisis. Jesse Sam reports.

Americas Pulses Congress/
Attendee List

Discover some of the people you’ll meet in Cancun! We have an attendee list. Check it out!

Euromonitor’s Matthew Tripodi/
“I’ll be dispelling some myths in my talk at Cancun 22!”

Ahead of his speech at the Americas Pulses Congress, Matthew Tripodi of market analytics giant Euromonitor talks with Luke Wilkinson about the shifting landscape of the Mexican pulse industry.

Reimagining agriculture to address food insecurity/
Regeneration, agroecology and open dialogue

To address growing food insecurity, improvement of farming systems is necessary. Madaline Dunn investigates the different models being explored and finds out why farmers must have a seat at the table.

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.

“We need an integrated system with pulses playing a key role”/
Dr. Steven Webb on food security & innovation in Canada.

Kirsten Provan spoke to Steven Webb of the Global Institute for Food Security about why the current challenges call for better innovation, communication and an increased focus on food security.

“Making food better together”/
NUTRIS opens Europe’s first fava protein isolate manufacturing facility

In partnership with SiccaDania, Croatian company NUTRIS is on a mission to position fava beans as a key player in future food systems. Madaline Dunn reports.

The growing appetite for plant-based meat in China/
What’s driving the change and what does the future hold?

China is gearing up for a diet change. Madaline Dunn looks at why plant-based eating is on the rise in one of the most carnivorous countries, and the impact of the transition on China and the world.

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.

It’s all about blending flavors/
Fënn Foods on their plant-based meat alternatives made from mixing pulses

Nicholas Simms of Australian plant-based food brand Fënn Foods talks to Madaline Dunn about using different pulses to create better meat analogs and getting Australians to reduce their meat consumption.

September 14-15 in Warsaw, Poland/
Ukraine Pulse Producers & UkrAgroConsult host Agro&Food Security Forum

Don’t miss the Agro&Food Security Forum, an unmissable event for all pulse industry members. Held in Warsaw on September 14-15, topics will include the food crisis and Ukraine’s pulse production.

AgPulse Analytica Market Update/
Tight pea supplies expected in Europe; import options complicated

AgPulse Analytica is predicting tight pea supplies in Europe due to dry weather in the main producing countries. In a market where Russian imports are restricted, Gaurav Jain discusses the implications.

Pulses 23 confirmed for Australia/
Join us in Sydney on May 28-31 for the industry’s biggest global event

The global pulse industry’s biggest convention is going Down Under! On May 28 - 31, 2023, we’re heading to Australia to host Pulses 23 at the beautiful Hyatt Regency Darling Harbour Hotel in Sydney.

“The real issue for trade is the fuel shortage”/
The impact of the Sri Lankan crisis on the pulses sector

Sri Lanka is facing its worst economic crisis since independence in 1948. Speaking to GPC members, Matteo Cusimano and Jesse Sam reports on how this is affecting the pulses sector.

Looking back on the container crisis/
Experts in South America weigh in on whether rates will return to normal soon

Are shipping costs finally falling? Luke Wilkinson explores how the pandemic helped create container chaos, and whether freight rates are making a slow, but steady return to normal in 2022

The food security situation in Russia & Belarus/
Self-sufficiency, logistical headaches and economic instability

GPC Belarusian journalists explore the cause of rising prices in the two countries, the possibility of food shortages and the pulse situation in Russia.

Transforming global food systems with young people at the helm/
ProVeg International launches Youth Board

ProVeg International, a non-governmental food awareness organization, working to change global food systems, recently announced the launch of its Youth Board. Comprising ten young activists from across the globe, the Youth Board will promote ProVeg's goal of reducing meat consumption by 50% by 2040 under the banner "Diet Change Not Climate Change."

GPC Pulses 22/
The official program is here

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.

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

TRADE TALKS

Turkey’s pulse trade: chickpeas, white beans, MRLs, and future markets/
in 6 key facts

Tuba Memis of Memisoglu Tarim unpacks Turkey’s chickpea scarcity, a white bean deficit, and why the pulse middleman will up its imports in 2025.

“The favorable pricing of pulses remains significant for our producers”/
And more reasons why Ukrainian pulses are gearing up for growth

We caught up with Antonina Skylarenko, president of the Ukrainian Pulse and Soybean Association to get the scoop on the country’s bold moves in 2025 — a fresh soybean-pulse alliance, new trade doors opening with China, and the outlook for pulse acres in the region.

How Egypt disrupted the white bean market/
Mahmoud Mohamed on production, quality and exports

We sat down to chat with Mahmoud Mohamed of Al-Amir to talk about Egypt’s pulse crops, North African border trade, and what we can expect from this year’s white bean crop

Central American red and black beans/
A trader’s view on production, exports and consumption

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

Brazilian pulse exports to China and 2024 bean production/
7 insights with Arbaza’s Eduardo Balestreri

Arbaza’s Eduardo Balestreri talks to Lara Gilmour about opening trade with China, black bean exports and carioca bean plantings in 2024.

India desi chickpea & lentil imports, prices and demand/
9 insights with Sahil Agarwal

The Partner at Signature Oilseeds shares his outlook on the import situations for desi chickpeas and red lentils.

Ethiopian white bean, faba, chickpea and mung markets/
“India is a huge potential market - if we find the right buyers”

We chat with Ethiopian commodity trader, Sefa Mohammed, about this year’s frustrated exports to Europe, border smuggling, and what to expect from Ethiopia’s 2024/25 pulse production

“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.

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.

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

Uzbekistan’s pulses market/
5 insights on Uzbek mung beans and kidney beans with Global Export

Global Export is one of the biggest producers and exporters of beans and dried fruits in Uzbekistan, exporting to about 45 countries. We speak to Jasur Berdiyev about this year’s production.

Black Sea pulses in 2024/
7 questions with ETG’s Kirill Mikhailov

The Commercial Regional Manager for Black Sea at ETG talks to Lara Gilmour about yellow pea production in the region, European feed demand and the quality of lentils in Russia and Kazakhstan.

Agridata Point Ltd/
“Nigerian cowpea production has hit over 3.5 million MT for some years now”

Abubakar Umaru of Nigerian agricultural data-sharing platform, Agridata Point Limited on the importance of timely data, Nigeria’s cowpea trade, and the lifting of the 2015 bean export ban.

Lika Khoptyanets on Black Sea markets/
“Kazahkstan had massive quality issues due to lack of experience”

Lika Khoptyanets, Commodity Trader at Agroleader Europe LLC and Pulsar Trading talks to GPC about export prospects, the harvest in Ukraine and Kazakhstan and logistics surrounding the Black Sea.

“Farmers are demoralized by constant droughts”/
Zooming in on Spain’s pulse industry with Gonzalo de la Cierva

Gonzalo de la Cierva of Industrias Racionero on the EU farming policy, the razor-thin margins of cooked pulses, and how the climate crisis is changing the outlook for Spanish pulses

Poland’s 2023 bean crop/
Better yields signal turnaround after a slew of bad years

Radjek Hojda, Managing Director for international trade and sales at HARS Foods, discusses the climate challenges that have hampered yields and the prospects for this year’s improved harvest.

Esteban Davila on the US export market:/
“There’s no reason for lentil prices to drop until at least May or June”

Esteban Davila, sales manager for Great Northern Ag, discusses the conditions of this year’s harvest around the globe, his outlook on prices, and what the near future may hold.

“It’s an opportunity to find markets and grow,”/
Tatiana Alaverdova looks ahead to the Agro&Food Security Forum

The Commercial Manager of the Ukrainian agriculture company talks about the trading challenges caused by the Russian invasion and the possibility of new partnerships at the Agro&Food Security Forum.

“There is a huge opportunity for us to get into a broader European market”/
Edao Abdi on his country’s growing pulse market

The CEO of Edao International Trading on Ethiopia’s radical contract farming reform, the drive for modernization, and how this year’s giant white pea crop is attracting European attention.

“We had to start everything from zero!”/
Skane Group on being the first company to export mung from Venezuela

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.

Tuba Memis on the 2023 harvest/
“Turkish red lentils will be the most competitive in the domestic market”

Tuba Memis, General Manager of Memisoglu Tarim, discusses the Turkish harvest, resilient Russian exports, and why Turkey will be this year’s foremost chickpea provider.

“It’s all to play for in the coming weeks”/
Will Watchorn on Canada’s crop and feed markets across the globe

Global Head of Pulses at Viterra and newly appointed GPC Board member Will Watchorn on the future of processing, the threat of El Niño and what’s on the cards for feed demand in 2023

Could Turkey’s chickpea production be down 20%?/
Fethi Somnez on the upcoming harvest and the outlook for red lentils

After his recent appointment to the board, Fethi Sonmez sat down with GPC to share his insights on the upcoming harvest, Turkey’s fiscal health, and why Canadian imports will be subdued in 2023.

Dylan Karley on US dry bean acreages/
How will heavy rain in the North Harvest affect crops this year?

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.

Could 2024/25 see a shift away from grains to pulses?/
Brian Clancey’s perspective on global markets

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.

“It’s an industry that keeps you on your toes!”/
CFT Corporation on staying ahead of the game in shipping

Steven shares his insights with Luke Wilkinson about the spot market mentality, the value of using technology to predict the future, and his concerns about an end to US dollar dominance.

“Mexico’s chickpea crop is 20-25% smaller than last year”/
Sahid Hernández on what it means for markets

Agroservicios Terminel’s Trade Manager, Sahid Hernández, comes back to chat with Luke Wilkinson about this year’s unusually small harvest, the threat to chickpeas from corn, and how a short Indian crop has put pressure on the Mexican market.

“I don't think the drop in pulse acres is a long-term trend”/
An in-depth look at markets with Orion Roy-Wright

Orion chats with Luke Wilkinson about the drop in US pulse acreages, EU markets and how foreign exchange issues continue to cast doubt on imports around the world.

Everything old is new again/
Matt Tripodi on the future of pulses

Ahead of his keynote speech at Pulses 23 in Sydney, Euromonitor’s Matt Tripodi chats to Luke Wilkinson about why pulses are superheroes and how an image change could bring them to growing populations around the globe.

“Fava beans are the original UK bean!”/
Jenny Chandler on why pulses always have a starring role on her plate

Chef, author and teacher Jenny Chandler, chatted to Luke Wilkinson about the joy of teaching kids to cook, her unending love for pulses and the potential of British fava beans.

“Close interaction between growers and traders is crucial”/
Onur Vatan on an uncertain 2023 for Ukrainian pulses

Representing Ukrainian agribusiness at the GPC’s World Pulses Day event in Poland, Onur Vatan knows the importance of collaboration in times of crisis. We talk to him about what 2023 holds for the Ukrainian market.

“We've seen the pulses industry mature into a professional business”/
Peter Wilson on his time on the GPC Board

As his time on the GPC’s Board of Directors comes to an end, Peter Wilson of Wilson International Trade speaks to Jose Martins about the upcoming harvest and what he’s learned from 30 years in the industry.

‘There’s a global insecurity affecting the entire supply chain’/
Arbaza’s Pietro Schisler looks ahead to 2023

Arbaza’s senior global account manager, Pietro Schisler, reflects on Brazil’s dry bean production and exports for 2022, emerging Brazilian plant-based food brands and his expectations for the future.

“Pulses aren’t work; they’re a lifestyle!”/
BeGrait’s Felipe Sandoval on why he’ll never tire of the industry

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.

An interview with Rustam Guliev/
Commodity trader at Russia's Top Grain

Russia had a record harvest this year but the war has caused logistical and banking issues that are making exports tricky. Top Grain’s Rustam Guliev spoke to GPC Belarussian journalists about the situation.

“The Americas is a big, beautiful market”/
Paola Duncan talks China, acreages & her hopes for the future

Paola Duncan, co-founder of international pulse and grain traders Orionsea, chatted with Luke Wilkinson about the importance of the Chinese market and how high commodity prices are squeezing pulse acreage.

“It’s going to be a fun year”/
Marcos Mosnaim on why Canadian farmers are holding onto their lentils

Marcos Mosnaim is the field crop trading manager for Export Packers. Luke Wilkinson interviewed him about this year’s lentil crop and shifting trade patterns between Canada and Mexico.

The school that pulses built/
Mattia Pedon on his company’s charitable initiatives

Kira Nash interviews Mattia Pedon about Pedon Group’s humanitarian work and the importance and benefits of giving back.

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 expert overview of lentil & chickpea markets/
Brian Clancey looks ahead to the Americas Pulses Congress

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.

Will Watchorn talks this year’s production/
“The US is on track for a rebound but things can still go wrong in Australia & India.”

Viterra is a multi-national agricultural commodity business that is active worldwide through acquisitions and growth. In terms of volume, it is one of the largest pulse handlers worldwide. As an origin-focused business, Viterra’s model is built around ports and railhead assets at the point of origin. Will Watchorn is Global Head of Pulses and has over two decades of trading experience. Jens Harder caught up with him last week to get his insight on the pulses market as it stands.

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.

Looking at the way bean consumption is going in Colombia, it’s very likely that production will go up/
Benjamin Perez looks to the future

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.

“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.

Tuba Memis/
“The war in Ukraine is making the Turkish chickpea export ban even more complex.”

Jesse Sam caught up with the import/export manager of Memisoglu to get her outlook on the Turkish pulses market this year.

“GPC events allow us to share more exact information regarding our harvests"/
Sahid Hernandez on the modern chickpea trade

As trade manager of one of Sinaloa’s most important chickpea traders, Sahid Hernandez has a lot to say about the modern chickpea trade. Speaking with Luke Wilkinson, she shared some of her insights about the shipping crisis in Mexico and why it's quickly becoming a plant-eater’s paradise.

Prity Malde Kara:/
The future is bright for Madagascar’s pulses industry

Kira Nash spoke to Prity Malde Kara from Malagasy trading company Malde Kara about the changing climate, yields, and the great future of Madagascar’s pulses.

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.

“It's possible we could be seeing a short supply of chickpeas in the near future”/
Trade Talk with Navneet Chhabra

Returning for a chat with the GPC, Navneet Chhabra, Director of Global Garbanzo, talks to Luke Wilkinson about all things chickpea, from shampoo to innovative new trade routes. Navneet also talks us through the economic shockwave shaking up the pulse industry as a result of the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.

Trade Talk with Bharat Thakkar/
“I use insights from GPC conferences to help shape my trading strategy”

“I use insights from GPC conferences to help shape my trading strategy for the upcoming months” - Bharat Thakkar

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POD FEED

An Ethiopian pulse outlook in 8 key facts/ “Strong supplies this year will limit upside on price”

Global pulses market tariffs in 2025/ Non-exhaustive list of import and export regulations

The new wave in pulse forecasting/ Can AI outsmart chaos in commodity markets?

Policy & sustainability roundup/ June 2025

Pea trade with China booms, Brazilian competition looms, and beans bounce back/ Argentina’s 2025 pulse trade in focus

France’s pulses update/ Climate change, competition, and the forces reshaping French pulse crops

Pulse purée potential/ How a Dutch processor is mixing taste, tech, and sustainability to promote a greener future for pulses

“The more funds we have at our disposal, the more impact we can make”/ An introduction to GPC CEO Ryan Perkins

GPC Pulses Contract #1/ Defaulters list

2024 EU pea imports slow down/ AgPulse Analytica on the impact of the sluggish European dry pea trade

“India is on a growth path”/ A conversation between President Iyengar and Secretary Khare of India’s Ministry of Consumer Affairs

2024 Global Yellow Pea Markets/ Stocks, Exports, Imports, Acreage, Price and Production Update

European Pea Production Prospects in 2024-25/ AgPulse Analytica Market Update

AgPulse Analytica Market Update/ Indian pea import campaign to reduce global carryout stocks?

Pulses 24/ 6 insights from the panels and speakers in New Delhi

Pulses 24/ White Beans & Faba Beans panel

Is lupin the future of plant-based protein?/ The partnerships and discoveries putting it in the spotlight

‘Our breeders are working for the future’/ RAGT on varietal innovation and seed tech in France and beyond

“Our philosophy is ‘no more bland beans’/ The company on a mission to make lupini beans an exciting snack

AgPulse Analytica market update/ Canadian pea export prospects for 2023/24

“A new protein powerhouse”/ What does the discovery of lupin’s ‘sweet’ gene mean for the future of plant-based?

“We want to push the boundaries of extraction techniques”/ Vishal Vijay on how pulse protein is changing the game

The 2023 Argentinian pulse harvest/ Alubia and black bean production down significantly

Faba Bean Market Update/ New feed markets in Europe making up for subdued Egyptian demand

“Africans are going back to, not becoming, being vegan”/ The young Africans leading the plant-based revolution

“Seeing a woman in the agri-food space encourages other women”/ The FAO & IAFN women-led Accelerator Mentorship Program

“A plant-based example of braveness”/ The Ukrainian start-up still expanding throughout a year of war

Creating a common language for pulse ingredients/ Julianne Curran on Pulse Canada’s new Ingredients Consortium

“Nobody likes to be told what to eat”/ Amelia Ekus on why sharing knowledge is key to increasing pulse consumption

An industry under scrutiny/ What does the future hold for plant-based meat alternatives?

Geographical indications/ What are they, and how can they benefit the pulse industry?

Counting the cost of Pakistan’s floods/ Faisal Majeed on the impact on food security

Americas Pulses Congress/ Attendee List

Euromonitor’s Matthew Tripodi/ “I’ll be dispelling some myths in my talk at Cancun 22!”

Reimagining agriculture to address food insecurity/ Regeneration, agroecology and open dialogue

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

“We need an integrated system with pulses playing a key role”/ Dr. Steven Webb on food security & innovation in Canada.

“Making food better together”/ NUTRIS opens Europe’s first fava protein isolate manufacturing facility

The growing appetite for plant-based meat in China/ What’s driving the change and what does the future hold?

A study in home comforts/ The curious link between Venezuelan immigration & black bean consumption

It’s all about blending flavors/ Fënn Foods on their plant-based meat alternatives made from mixing pulses

September 14-15 in Warsaw, Poland/ Ukraine Pulse Producers & UkrAgroConsult host Agro&Food Security Forum

AgPulse Analytica Market Update/ Tight pea supplies expected in Europe; import options complicated

Pulses 23 confirmed for Australia/ Join us in Sydney on May 28-31 for the industry’s biggest global event

“The real issue for trade is the fuel shortage”/ The impact of the Sri Lankan crisis on the pulses sector

Looking back on the container crisis/ Experts in South America weigh in on whether rates will return to normal soon

The food security situation in Russia & Belarus/ Self-sufficiency, logistical headaches and economic instability

Transforming global food systems with young people at the helm/ ProVeg International launches Youth Board

GPC Pulses 22/ The official program is here

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