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?

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

“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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

GPC Coverage/
Global Bean Project launches introductory meeting

On Thursday January 28, the Global Bean Project, a European network with links to Kenya and India that aims to promote and increase the consumption and cultivation of legumes, held an introductory webinar.

Trade Talk with Prof. Brent Kaiser/
Australia’s plant-protein development project and the regionalization of pulses

The CSCA Convention 2021/
Day 1

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

The EU’s Farm to Fork Strategy/
What it means for the global pulse industry

The EU intends to use its leadership in food safety and quality standards to effect change beyond its borders.

GPC Pulses 2.0/
White Beans Global Outlook

Watch the recording of this session now on the Pulse Pod!

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.

The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Container Shipping/
An interview with AGT Poortman's Dennis Siyver

AGT Poortman Dennis Sivyer talks about his experience sourcing product during the coronavirus outbreak.

MRLs/
The GPC Takes on the Problem

Inconsistent standards, zero tolerances and widespread misconceptions: the GPC’s MRL Committee has its hands full.

Anxiety in the US agricultural sector/
Trade War and Government Shutdown Hit U.S. Ag

Agreements/
Argentina Opens the Chinese Market for Blueberries and Dried Peas

As part of a mission of the Ministry of Agro Industry to China, Argentina opened the Chinese market for fresh blueberries and dried peas by the signing health protocols with Chinese health authorities (AQSIQ).

India Import Ban on Tanzania Pigeon Peas/
When a Winner Loses All

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

Brazil’s Remarkable Advances/
Promoting Sustainability

By Marcelo Eduardo Luders

Methyl Bromide/
GPC Advocate Extension of Mbr Derogation in Brussels and Need for Alternative Solution for Exporters

By June Arnold Head of Policy, Gafta

Martin Chidwick/
‘Together We Stand - Divided We Fall’

By Martin Chidwick Red River Global Ingredients

Australian Lupin/
Ticking the High Protein, High Fibre, Low Carb Boxes

By Cindy Benjamin

“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.

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.

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

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.

“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.

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.

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.

“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

Denis Xausa and Orfeo Cantele/
It’s too early to tell how the lifting of the EU import tariff will affect trade with the US

Kira Nash spoke with Denis Xausa and Orfeo Cantele of Italian firm Caxa about the evolution of the Italian market, the lifting of EU import tariffs and the growing trouble with phosphonic acid.

“We need to get back to face-to-face business”/
ADM Edible Beans looks ahead to Pulses 22

Madaline Dunn talked to Orion Roy-Wright, trade manager, and Jason Burns, general manager at ADM Edible Beans, to get their insight into the evolution of the pulse industry, how it's coping with recent trade challenges, and what's ahead for the company

Trade Talk with Toms Mathew/
"We’re very keen to meet our partners from around the world at Pulses 22.”

The Mexican market needs stability/
an early outlook on the chickpea harvest

Ahead of the upcoming harvest, Luke Wilkinson chatted to the CEO of Aliansa, David Larios, about starting from zero carryover and what the future looks like for Mexican chickpeas.

An interview with Mattia Pedon/
Why Italy’s pulses market is not as small as it seems

Kira Nash caught up with Mattia to discuss the situation of the pulse market in Italy.

Trade Talk with Iuri Bruns/
How his discovery of a hangover cure increased Brazil's mung bean exports

The CEO of Samba Foods gives the GPC an in-depth look into the Brazilian market and the inner workings of his company.

Trade Talk with Harish Tahliani/
"Pulses 22 is a big milestone for the GPC and Dubai is ready to play host”

Arab India Spices is one the world’s largest pulses processors. Based in Ajman (UAE), the company exports to over 56 countries around the world and has been at the vanguard of the pulses sector in the Middle East since 1986. Jesse Sam spoke to Harish Tahiliani, Group MD, about his leadership of the company and its current operations.

For the love of lupins/
The Lupin Co's David Fienberg on the next big plant protein

Speaking to Madaline Dunn from his factory in Perth, David Fienberg, founder and Chief Lupinologist at The Lupin Co, talked about the increasing popularity of the lupin bean, changing diets in Australia and supporting the global effort to popularize lupins for human consumption.

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.

India’s plant based industry has serious potential/
The founders of plant protein startup Proeon explain why

The company develops specialist plant proteins which it supplies to food producers. Jesse Sam spoke to the pair in January.

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.

European self-sufficiency can be a reality - but it will take years/
Henk van Leeuwen on the complications of EU tariffs

Henk van Leeuwen joined the company in 1990 and Kira Nash spoke to him about EU tariffs, European self-sufficiency, the French pulses market and the shipping industry.

A unique market/
Carlo Scazzola on canning pulses in Italy

Kira Nash spoke with Carlo Scazzola, president of Italian brokers Agras Pulses, which was established in 1984 as part of Agras group and deals largely in pulse exports into Italy, about Italian consumption, export issues and the intricacies of the canning industry.

About the drivers of consumption and cultivation of pulses in Spain/
An interview with Montserrat San José Cabezas of Legumbres Victor

Luke Wilkinson spoke to Montserrat about the benefits of a well-placed business, her pride in the products of her region and how EU subsidies have promoted pulses among its hard-working farmers.

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.