Pulse Atlas in focus/ Kazakhstan's lentils may cool after hot streak Over recent years, Kazakhstan has ascended back up the ranks of global red lentil suppliers, ramping up production after some years in the wilderness to become the world’s sixth largest exporter. Sales to export hubs like Türkiye have been revived, driving up farmer interest in planting the crop. However, this year may see a downturn in acres, given a somewhat bearish global market.
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A Turkish pulse outlook/ Algerian demand down, record Kazakh imports, and promising signs for domestic lentils We sat down with Mehmet Sonmez of Armada Foods to talk about the export and re-export of pulses in Türkiye. We discussed a landmark year for Kazakh imports, a dip in Algerian sales, and his hopes for a resurgent lentil harvest in 2026.
Turkish lentils survive drought scare and the potential of a new Syria/ An update on Turkish pulses in 2025 Mehmet Sonmez of Armada Foods shares an outlook on the Turkish pulse market ahead of its upcoming lentil harvest. He talks us through changes to trade dynamics, hopes for the harvest, and whether Turkish traders will benefit from regime change in neighbouring Syria.
Turkish pulses in 7 key insights/ Mehmet Sonmez on chickpeas, lentils and the re-export market in 2024 Lara Gilmour talks to Mehmet Sonmez, Board Member at Armada Foods, about the economic situation, the chickpea crop and the lentil re-export program in 2024.
Fertilizer, government policy and the lira crisis/ The surprising factors benefiting red lentils in Türkiye Mehmet Sonmez is a Partner at Armada Foods, one of the largest pulses companies in Türkiye. He has been with his family’s business for three years, continuing a proud tradition. Jesse Sam spoke to him in April to learn more about the company and their outlook for the red lentils market. Armada Foods was a strategic sponsor at Pulses 22, supporting the Red Lentils panel.
