“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.

Pulses 23 confirmed for Australia/
Join us in Sydney on May 28-31 for the industry’s biggest global event

The global pulse industry’s biggest convention is going Down Under! On May 28 - 31, 2023, we’re heading to Australia to host Pulses 23 at the beautiful Hyatt Regency Darling Harbour Hotel in Sydney.

Wrapping up a successful convention/
Check out the highlights from Dubai in our Pulses 22 post-event report

The report brings together a convention summary, sponsor & exhibitor feedback and reflections from President Brown as well as links to session recordings, presentations and the full list of delegates.

GPC Pulses 22/
Kabuli Chickpea panel

The Pulses 22 Kabuli Chickpea panel recording is now available - watch it here!

GPC Pulses 22/
White and Faba Bean Panel

Missed the Pulses 22 White and Faba bean panel? Watch the recording here!

GPC Pulses 22/
Desi Chickpeas Panel

Catch up on the Desi Chickpea panel from Pulses 22 by watching the recording, now available.

GPC Pulses 22/
Green and Brown Lentil Panel

Need a refresher of all the insights from the Pulses 22 Green and Brown Lentil panel? Watch the recording here!

GPC Pulses 22/
Speckled and Color Bean Panel

The recording of the Colored and Speckled Beans session at Pulses 22 is now available to watch online!

GPC Pulses 22/
Dry Pea Panel

Whether you missed it or want a reminder, you can watch a recording of the Pulses 22 Dry Pea session online now!

GPC Pulses 22/
Mung Bean, Pigeon Pea and Urad Panel

All the exclusive insights from the Mung Bean, Pigeon Pea and Urad panel at Pulses 22 are available via the session recording, watch it now!

GPC Pulses 22/
Red Lentil Panel

Catch up on all things Red Lentil with the recording of the session from Pulses 22, now available!

Pulses 22/
In photos!

View and download all the photos from the convention!

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Including all delegates registered as of Saturday, May 7.

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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.

2022 GPC General Assembly Meeting/
Intercontinental Festival City Hotel Ballroom, Dubai

Meeting will take place at Intercontinental Festival City Hotel Ballroom, Dubai, UAE (May 12, 2022 at 10:00 AM GMT)

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

Pulses 22/
Rescheduled for May 10-12, 2022

We look forward to coming together with you from May 10 - 12, 2022 at the Intercontinental Hotel Festival City in Dubai.

Pulses 22/
Postponed -New date TBC

GPC’s Executive Committee has made the very difficult decision to postpone the Pulses 22 convention.

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.

Fertilizer, government policy and the lira crisis/
The surprising factors benefiting red lentils in Turkey

Mehmet Sonmez is a Partner at Armada Foods, one of the largest pulses companies in Turkey. 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.

Delta Corp’s Cem Bogusoglu/
“Pulses 22 is obviously the biggest event and showplace of the pulses industry.”

“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.

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.

"The pulse industry is sitting on gold"/
Alexandra Londoño talks value-added

Based in Switzerland, Bühler Group is a family-owned world leader in a huge variety of technologies that influence multiple aspects of everyday life. Within their vast food division, they’re concentrating on plant-based protein ingredients derived, in large part, from pulses. Kira Nash spoke with Alexandra Londoño of Bühler Group about the company’s partnerships, innovations, and excitement about a plant-based future.

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.

Tewomed Trading/
After two years apart, we definitely have a lot to catch up on at Pulses 22

Founded in 2019, Tewomed Trading is an Ethiopian export company with its headquarters in Addis Ababa. Ahead of the GPC’s Pulses 22 convention, Kirsten Provan spoke to Tewodros Yilma about Ethiopia’s growing economy, the importance of up-to-date technology, and the impact of the conflict between Russia and Ukraine.

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

“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.”

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.

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.

Required reading/
Mark Uebersax discusses the 2nd edition of his book Dry Beans and Pulses: Production, Processing, and Nutrition

“Pulse crops are the unsung heroes in the realm of food and agriculture production, and much additional education regarding the basic and inherent properties of pulses is required to further the adoption and utilization of these commodities. We hope our book can provide that.”