“Smartest buyer” China eyes yellow pea price dip, India cools as big pulse importers, and markets respond to global glut of chana/
An Indian pulse outlook

We sat down with Binod Agarwal of SGR Group to find out what to expect from Indian traders, a buyers’ market for desis, and why China will bide their time on yellow peas.

Russia Pulse Harvest Update/
Pea, lentil and chickpea yields and the impact of weather

We spoke to experts in the industry about acreage, production projections, and the extent to which weather has impacted both volume and quantity

India Kharif sowing update/
Karnataka to have bumper crop if good weather continues

In an update from Igrain India, Rahul Chauhan discusses planting numbers in the South Indian state of Karnataka and the prospect of a much improved Kharif crop.

“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.

“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.

The Kharif Sowing & Monsoon Situation/
IPGA Knowledge Series lays out the next month of India’s pulse production

Sporadic rainfall and dry spells have overpowered India’s monsoon season, leaving some pulse crops falling below expectations. At the latest IPGA webinar, experts weighed in; read our coverage.

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.

Room for improvement/
unleashing the potential of the mungbean

The ACIAR-funded International Mungbean Improvement Network (IMIN) project is now in its second phase, working with countries across the world to tailor new mungbean varieties to local conditions and markets, and improve food, income and nutrition security.

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

IBRAFE's Pulse Day Brasilia/
Plant-based product launches & discussions on market opportunities

Debates about opportunities created by this market are also part of the event.

Market Update/
Report on Argentina’s 2021 Dry Bean Crop

With the harvest all but wrapped, CLERA shares its observations on beans that have arrived at processing plants.

GPC Pulses 2.1/
Event Link is Now Active!

Join us at the largest virtual event for the global pulse industry!

Trade Talk/
An Interview with IPGA Vice-Chairman Bimal Kothari

The senior IPGA member discusses the association’s five-year exim policy, which calls for “unrestricted imports and exports with a rider”.

Market Update/
Mexico's Fall/Winter Crop 2021

BeGrait's Felipe Sandoval updates yellow bean and chickpea production figures.

GPC Pulses 2.0/
India Market Outlook

Tune in to Pulses 2.0’s India Market Outlook to stay on top of the latest developments.

Market Update/
CLERA Report on Argentina’s Dry Bean Harvest

Dry conditions resulted in below average yields and smaller caliber sizes across all bean classes.

GPC Coverage/
IPGA Knowledge Series - India’s Agricultural Reforms

The debut of the India Pulses and Grains Association’s Knowledge Series examined recent government reforms and the opportunities they open up across the agricultural value chain.

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

GPC Coverage/
Indian Pulse Conclave Communiqué

Market Update/
Indian Tariffs Unhelpful to Pulse Trade

Pulses/
Nature’s Gift for Precision Food and Precision Nutrition

By Jamuna Prakash, Gordon Bacon and Laurette Dube

Market Update/
North America Pulse Prospects

By Brian Clancey Editor, Stat Pub

Market Update/
Brian Clancey gives an outlook on Indian pulses

By Brian Clancey STAT Publications

Food Convergent Innovation Webinar Series/
Pulses Program now available!

By Laurette Dubé and Gordon Bacon

GPC Coverage/
Usa Agricultural Outlook Forum (Aof) 2017

By G. Chandrashekhar

“Pulses are really starting to play in the snack space”/
The trends driving consumption in Australia

Kathy La Macchia, General Manager at the Grains and Legumes Nutrition Council on the pulse snack revolution, ‘powerhouse’ lupins, and why Aussie institutions should make room for pulses.

Adam Robinson on the Australian market/
“We’re expecting 30% higher chickpea acreages given the current pricing”

We chat to Adam Robinson of Robinsons Grain, a family-owned business specializing in grains and pulses both internationally and domestically, about the current outlook for the Australian market.

Driving nutrition and innovation in APAC/
“We need to consider all pulses when developing plant-based products”

Kathy La Macchia, General Manager at the Grains & Legumes Nutrition Council speaks to Sonia Sharma about the Australian pulses market, objectives of the Council and innovation within the industry.

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.

“I see us hitting one million MT in four years - or sooner”/
Tareq Awad on Russia’s 2023 Kabuli chickpea crop

As part of our series on global kabuli chickpea markets, Navneet Chhabra of Global Garbanzo and Dario Bard of the GPC reached out to Fruitimpex’s Tareq Awad to discuss Russia’s 2023 crop.

“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 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.

Climate change, changing consumer demand and competition/
Farhan Adam on addressing the industry’s challenges

Sonia Sharma speaks to Farhan about his success breaking into new markets, the enduring trade relationship between India and Canada, and why Canada dominates in lentils.

“Speculative and unsustainable”/
Santiago del Rio Samano on Mexico’s yellow bean prices

General director of Centro Abarrotero del Bajío, Santiago Del Rio Samano, chatted with Luke Wilkinson about the price of yellow beans and his optimism for the upcoming Mexican harvest.

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.

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.

Transparency, trust and reach/
DCX Pulses on the benefits of digitalization

Stephen Edkins is CEO of the DCX Group, a digital platform that’s bringing transparency and trust to the global trade in agricultural commodities. Jesse Sam spoke to him ahead of Pulses 22, where the company will introduce its new platform, DCX Pulses.

Trade Talk with Mark Schilling/
Blockchain in farming & the importance of provenance

This week, Madaline Dunn talked to Mark Schilling, inter-generational family farmer, partner, and fund manager at AG Schilling & Co to discuss Australian farming, keeping connected to the land and why balance is key.

Opportunities in plant protein & an acquisiton by Ardent Mills/
Kyle Hinrichs on the future of Hinrichs Trading Co.

Kira Nash spoke to Kyle Hinrichs of Hinrichs Trading Company about their recent acquisition by Ardent Mills, the state of the chickpea industry and what exciting innovation the future holds for pulses in value-added.

Trade Talk with Dr Maria Saarela/
Pulse innovation at Adelaide's new plant-based food incubator laboratory

This week, Madaline Dunn talked to Dr Maria Saarela, Research Director in Food Sciences at the South Australian Research and Development Institute (SARDI), to learn more about Adelaide's new plant-based food incubator laboratory, the exciting research ahead and the challenges of working with pulses.

Plant-based startup Pilk/
Delevoping non-dairy milks for the Indian market

Kanish Gupta is Co-Founder of Pilk, a plant-based milk start-up based in Mumbai, India.

Growing from the ground up/
Carla Mayara Borges de Lima on the Brazilian pulses industry

Fazenda Nova Geração is a Brazilian pulses and grains company that exports on the international market. The GPC Pulse Pod caught up with Carla Mayara Borges de Lima to discuss the company’s history and their plans for the future.

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.

Filling a Niche/
An Interview with Cristobal Lopez

The General Manager of Comercializadora de Granos Los Arbolitos shares some insight into the Mexican yellow bean market.

Trade Talk with Gaurav Jain/
Insights on pulse markets

The founder of AgPulse Analytica shares his insights on pulse markets and where he sees the industry heading.

Harish Tahiliani of Arab India Spices/
Lessons Learned from COVID-19

The managing director for Arab India Spices on how his company reacted to the pandemic.

Balasubramanian Mani/
"India is a long way from attaining pulse self-sufficiency."

The international commodities broker says India is a long way from attaining pulse self-sufficiency.

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.

Brian Clancey/
"People use this information to make money, so I have to do my best"

STATPub’s founder tells the story behind his celebrated ag news website and talks lentils and about his participation at Pulses 2.0.

From Russia with Love/
An Interview with Tareq Awad of Fruitimpex

Mr. Awad provides GPC readers with a breakdown of Russia’s expanding pulse planted acreage.

Can Pulses Save the Planet?/
An Interview with Alexandra Londoño

The global head of Bühler’s pulses and local grains business segment talks about the innovation taking place around pulses and why it is vital to everyone’s future.

Transitioning India from importer to exporter/
An interview with Anurag Tulshan

Sabarot Celebrates 200 Years as a Pulse Industry Leader/
An interview with Antoine Wassner

Best known for its Le Puy green lentils, today the company generates €60 million in annual sales and distributes its products to 45 countries.