GPC Argentina Pulses Update webinar recording/
Now available for members only

Missed the action at the Argentina Pulses webinar? Catch up now with the recording, available exclusively for GPC members.

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.

Questions about the Pulse Atlas?/
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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.

Market Update/
Argentina’s 2021 Dry Bean Crop

With the harvest in the southernmost growing area set to begin in mere weeks, the GPC checks in on the status of the crop.

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.

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.

Market Update/
Argentina’s 2020 Dry Bean Harvest

More beans were seeded this year than last, but adverse weather impacted yields and grain size.

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.

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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.

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.

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.

"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.

"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.

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.

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