China’s light speckled kidney beans/
The quiet revolution in global pulses

This year’s production is estimated at around 75,000 tons, and the pace shows no signs of slowing. Behind the numbers lies a story of smart moves, rising standards, and supportive policy.

‘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.

Pulses 24 visa info/
Everything you need to know

Learn everything you need to know about getting your visa for Pulses 24 in New Delhi.

“Society will be forced to bring technology to the farmer”/
How agtech prioritizes indian farmers in pulse production

No more should farmers of India be made to front the bill for agricultural innovation, now it is the policymakers' turn to take a risk, says Deepak Pareek in an exclusive interview.

Americas Pulses Congress/
Attendee List

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

“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.

APP partners with AGT & Thomas Foods/
South Australia set to lead the pulse protein revolution

A company-led consortium is set to establish one of the world's largest plant protein hubs in South Australia following a significant investment from the Australian government. Led by Australian Plant Proteins (APP) with partners AGT and Thomas Foods, the project will transform the region into a plant-based protein powerhouse.

GPC Coverage/
Indian Pulse Conclave Communiqué

Pulses in India/
Low production diagnosis & policy prescriptions for self-sufficiency

By Prof. Ashok Vishandass *

GPC Pulse Contract # 1/
Jonathan Waters, General Counsel, GAFTA, provides specifications

By Jonathan Waters Llb, Llm, Mciarb, Barrister General Counsel, the Grain and Feed Trade Association

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

By June Arnold Head of Policy, Gafta

Pulses in India/
Low production diagnosis & policy prescriptions for self-sufficiency

By Dr. Ashok Vishandass

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.

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

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.

“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.

High corn prices & good water levels/
Why Mexico could be seeing lower bean & chickpea inventories in 2023

Roberto Pérez, commercial manager of PURP, a pulse and grain trader and agricultural supplier in Sinaloa, talked to Luke Wilkinson about the resurgence of corn and shrinking pulse seedings.

“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.

Greg Cherewyk of Pulse Canada/
“Attending GPC events is all about creating a global network of like-minded partners”.

Pulse Canada is a national association that represents the growers, processors, and exporters of peas, beans, lentils, chickpeas, and faba beans. Ahead of the upcoming Pulses 22 convention, Kirsten Provan spoke to Greg Cherewyk, President of Pulse Canada, about the 25 by 25 strategy, the current demand for Canadian grown pulses, and opportunities for growth in the industry.

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.

Trade Talk with Umang Bagaria/
The importance of organic growth and the key to success in business

Umang Bagaria, co-founder and director of Mandala Trading, one of Pulses 2022's sponsors, met with Madaline Dunn to talk about the business' roots and how staying excited about business is the key to growth and success.

From Argentina to the world/
Eugenia Campanelli on KC Agribusiness and her career in pulses

Eugenia Campanelli is the director of KC Agribusiness, formerly KC World Trade. In an interview with Ana Krepp, she shares her experiences with and perspective on agribusiness in Argentina.

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.

Pedro Cortes/
Diversification in Covid Times

Pedro Cortes of Akila group on leveraging their global network in a crisis and the outlook for this year's Brazilian bean crop.

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.