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Pulses 26 magazine is now online/
What happens when the pulse industry tries to read the future?

A special Pulse Forward edition for Pulses 26 decodes the trends keeping the industry on its toes: record supplies, tariff battles, shipping disruptions, AI, extreme weather, and much more. Experts across the value chain examine not only what is happening, but what could come next, in an ongoing conversation that helps connect the dots behind today's headlines—and is now available to explore anytime!

Kurt Long at Pulses 26/
“Pulses at scale: innovation, nutrition, and execution in a changing food system”

Pulses are emerging as a natural fit for the next generation of product innovation, driven by growing demand for affordable, nutrient-dense foods and evolving dietary trends.

Guruswamy Chandrashekhar at Pulses 26/
“India's National Pulses Mission - self-sufficiency strategy or chimera?”

Ambitious targets to increase pulse production, expand planted area and reduce import dependence by 2030-31 could reshape India’s pulse sector, though questions remain around productivity gains, climate risks and implementation.

Girish Ganjyal at Pulses 26/
“From seed to ingredient: science, opportunity, and our shared work ahead”

As demand grows for protein-rich, fiber-rich and clean-label foods, pulses offer significant opportunities beyond traditional food uses, creating new avenues for ingredient innovation and value-added product development.

Contract Risk Management Workshop at Pulses 26/
Due diligence remains the first line of defense

Understanding contractual obligations, assessing counterparties and managing legal risks before a deal is signed are becoming increasingly important in today's volatile trading environment, as companies seek to strengthen their ability to navigate commercial disputes and market disruptions.

Speckled & Color Beans Panel at Pulses 26/
Supply shifts reopen old trade routes

Supply prospects are becoming increasingly difficult to assess amid frost concerns in Brazil, sharply lower bean acreage in North America, and evolving trade dynamics across Asia and the Middle East. A key question is whether long-standing trade flows could begin shifting once again.

White Beans, Faba Beans & Lupins Panel at Pulses 26/
Weather risks and shifting supply shape market outlook

Experts are assessing supply prospects and pricing trends against a backdrop of drought concerns in the USA, changing acreage decisions in Argentina, evolving production dynamics in Egypt and Australia, and steady demand across key importing markets.

Kabuli Chickpeas Panel at Pulses 26/
Larger crops meet shifting quality dynamics

For global kabulis, expectations of larger supplies from North America and Russia are colliding with open questions around quality, sizing, and demand across key origins. The result is a market outlook that remains difficult to read.

Risk Management Panel at Pulses 26/
Navigating uncertainty in an increasingly complex trade environment

Geopolitical tensions, shifting trade rules and stricter compliance expectations are adding new layers of complexity to the pulse business, reinforcing the value of strong relationships, market knowledge and sound commercial discipline.

Shipping & Logistics Panel at Pulses 26/
Trade disruptions test global supply chains

Escalating freight costs, disrupted shipping schedules and growing uncertainty across key trade lanes are forcing pulse exporters to rethink logistics strategies, as supply chains adapt to one of the most challenging operating environments the industry has faced.

Food Innovation Panel at Pulses 26/
Protein, wellness and technology drive the next wave of pulse innovation

From ingredient advances to AI-powered solutions, pulses are finding new opportunities beyond their traditional applications. At the same time, consumer demand for nutrition, functionality and transparency continues to influence product development across the value chain.

Desi Chickpeas Panel at Pulses 26/
Weather risks meet a more balanced global market

Production uncertainty in Australia, stable demand in India and growing contributions from alternative origins are reshaping the outlook for desis, creating a market that appears better supplied and less volatile than in recent years.

Mung Beans panel at Pulses 26/
New origins reshape a growing market

The global mung bean sector continues to find new avenues for growth, supported by expanding production across multiple origins, evolving trade relationships and rising demand in key consuming markets. Weather risks, regulatory changes and logistics, however, remain important considerations.

Green & Brown Lentils panel at Pulses 26/
Large supplies keep pressure on the market

Strong production in North America, rising competition from the Black Sea region and comfortable inventories across key importing countries are creating a well-supplied global green and brown lentils market, with prices expected to remain under pressure despite steady consumption.

Pigeon Peas & Urad Panel at Pulses 26/
Supply growth meets uncertain demand

Global pigeon pea and urad markets appear adequately supplied in the near term, but weather risks, government policies, trade flows and demand recovery in India will remain key factors shaping prices and market direction in the months ahead.

Red Lentil panel at Pulses 26/
Ample supplies, shifting trade flows and a watchful eye on demand

Experts from Canada, Australia, India and Turkey shared a broadly comfortable supply outlook for the year ahead, while highlighting how weather, geopolitics and changing trade patterns continue to shape the market.

Dry Peas Panel at Pulses 26/
Demand takes center stage in a well-supplied market

As global dry pea supplies expand, market attention is increasingly turning to demand prospects in major destinations such as China and India, as well as the competitive position of key exporting origins.

Marcelo Eduardo Lüders at Pulses 26/
“Brazil: strategic origin of beans”

Brazil's production model, expanding export capacity and growing focus on sustainability position the country as a key player in global food security, with IBRAFE's keynote highlighting the need for greater coordination across the pulse value chain to build more resilient markets.

Rune-Christoffer Dragsdahl, Sid Mehta & Vijay Iyengar at Pulses 26/
“Towards pulses-friendly government policies across the world: Learnings from Denmark and Danish plant-based diplomacy”

A new wave of government-backed plant-based policies could create significant long-term growth opportunities for the pulse sector, speakers argued during a keynote discussion at Pulses 26.

Vijay Iyengar at Pulses 26/
“By promoting pulses we are not only addressing hunger and malnutrition, we are helping to build more resilient food systems around the world”

From nutrition and sustainability to trade and food security, pulses have a vital role to play in addressing some of the world's most pressing challenges, a message at the heart of GPC President's opening address at Pulses 26.

Matt Tripodi at Pulses 26/
“Pulses: what the past & present reveal about the future”

In his keynote, Euromonitor International's Senior Global Territory Director highlighted rising global pulse consumption, strong food demand growth through 2030, and the long-term resilience of pulse markets despite short-term volatility.

Edward Hsu at Pulses 26/
“Innovative financing approaches in developing countries: U.S. International Development Finance Corporation”

What role can development finance play in supporting the growth of the global pulse industry? This was the focus of a keynote by the Director within the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation's (DFC) Office of Health and Agribusiness.

Sunil Kumar Singh at Pulses 26/
“Accessibility and affordability of pulses- Key factors for India's nutrition sufficiency”

Can India meet its nutritional needs without significantly expanding access to affordable pulses? This question was at the center of the former NAFED Additional Managing Director's keynote at Pulses 26.

Larry Lee at Pulses 26/
“The plant-based is the the future - Insights from the China plant-based food market”

The future of food will be increasingly driven by alt-protein, according to the President of the China Plant-based Foods Association, who in his keynote outlined the sustainability, health and business opportunities behind this global shift.

GPC Awards at Pulses 26/
PURIS and Ardent Mills were recognised for their innovation and sustainability impact

From next-generation pea protein applications to regenerative chickpea programs and smarter shipping solutions, this year’s winners reflected the growing diversity of innovation shaping the future of pulses.

Pulses 26 recap/
GPC & USA Pulses brought together the pulse value chain to discuss challenges and opportunities shaping today’s global landscape

Supply volatility, pressure on prices and shifting demand patterns dominated the discussions at the industry’s leading international gathering, once again placing pulses at the center of the conversation around global trade, food security and the future of our food systems.

Pulse Atlas in focus/
US black and pinto acres continue downward slide

2025/26 has been a year of depressed prices for black beans and pintos, after strong production filled global pipelines and key demand zones cooled their interest. The downward pressure on prices is sure to have consequences for this year's US acres – but just how big will the drop be?

A US pinto and black bean outlook for 2026/
Canadian competition, shifting Mexican demand, and drought concerns ahead of spring seedings

Sam Peck of Jack’s Bean International breaks down the inevitable downturn in acres, a drastic drop in Mexican demand, and the logistics ripples already being felt after a month of ongoing conflict in the Middle East.

“Exporting became too unpredictable”/
A deep-dive into US yellow peas and chickpeas in 2025/26

Cameron Underwood, Pulse Merchant for Columbia Grain International, breaks down the US yellow pea and chickpea trade during a turbulent year. He discusses expectations for upcoming seedings, and explores the ways shuttered food aid programmes, Asian trade barriers, and a booming pet food sector reshaped the US pulse market this year.

Pulse Atlas in focus/
LRKB acres in the Americas to rise in 2026

After turbulent years of supply swings, climate catastrophes, and rock-bottom prices, light red kidney beans (LRKB) acres in the US and Argentina look set to climb in 2026 — but rising natural gas costs caused by the Iranian conflict may squeeze European canning, tightening margins and dampening demand.

USDA commits $75M to pulses in $263M purchase package/
A strategic signal for global trade

The allocation injects institutional demand into the U.S. pulse complex at a sensitive stage of the 2025/26 marketing year, reinforcing market stability as the new crop cycle unfolds amid shifting supply dynamics.

Lentils Update/
GPC members-only webinar

Join GPC’s members-only webinar, Lentils Update, on Wednesday, December 3, at 11 am GMT. Discover the latest insights on harvest updates, trade estimates, oversupply impacts, India’s purchasing trends, and short-term price outlooks across India, Türkiye, Canada, and Australia.

North American Beans & Chickpeas Update/
GPC members-only webinar

Join GPC’s members-only webinar, North American Beans & Chickpeas Update, on Wednesday, October 22, at 3 pm GMT (8 am Sinaloa / Washington State). Discover the latest insights on production, trade flows, tariffs, and short-term market outlooks across Mexico, the USA, and Canada.

GPC 2026 & 2027 conventions/
Nominations for locations to be submitted by April 22

Submit your suggestion for the location of GPC’s 2026 & 2027 conventions today!

TRADE TALKS

Rerouted ships and rising costs/
How the Iran conflict, tariff anxiety, and a new wave of global producers have hit US kidney beans in 2026

We sat down to chat with Charles Wachsmuth, CEO and President of Chippewa Valley Bean, to discuss a US kidney bean scene in flux. He gives us his view on China’s slow seed demand, allays fears of further tariffs, and discusses how conflict in Iran could wreak havoc on shipping and raise costs on ag inputs — the lifeblood of a healthy pulse trade.

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35 SEARCH RESULTS FOUND FOR Pulses 26

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Pulses 26 magazine is now online/ What happens when the pulse industry tries to read the future?

Kurt Long at Pulses 26/ “Pulses at scale: innovation, nutrition, and execution in a changing food system”

Guruswamy Chandrashekhar at Pulses 26/ “India's National Pulses Mission - self-sufficiency strategy or chimera?”

Girish Ganjyal at Pulses 26/ “From seed to ingredient: science, opportunity, and our shared work ahead”

Contract Risk Management Workshop at Pulses 26/ Due diligence remains the first line of defense

Speckled & Color Beans Panel at Pulses 26/ Supply shifts reopen old trade routes

White Beans, Faba Beans & Lupins Panel at Pulses 26/ Weather risks and shifting supply shape market outlook

Kabuli Chickpeas Panel at Pulses 26/ Larger crops meet shifting quality dynamics

Risk Management Panel at Pulses 26/ Navigating uncertainty in an increasingly complex trade environment

Shipping & Logistics Panel at Pulses 26/ Trade disruptions test global supply chains

Food Innovation Panel at Pulses 26/ Protein, wellness and technology drive the next wave of pulse innovation

Desi Chickpeas Panel at Pulses 26/ Weather risks meet a more balanced global market

Mung Beans panel at Pulses 26/ New origins reshape a growing market

Green & Brown Lentils panel at Pulses 26/ Large supplies keep pressure on the market

Pigeon Peas & Urad Panel at Pulses 26/ Supply growth meets uncertain demand

Red Lentil panel at Pulses 26/ Ample supplies, shifting trade flows and a watchful eye on demand

Dry Peas Panel at Pulses 26/ Demand takes center stage in a well-supplied market

Marcelo Eduardo Lüders at Pulses 26/ “Brazil: strategic origin of beans”

Rune-Christoffer Dragsdahl, Sid Mehta & Vijay Iyengar at Pulses 26/ “Towards pulses-friendly government policies across the world: Learnings from Denmark and Danish plant-based diplomacy”

Vijay Iyengar at Pulses 26/ “By promoting pulses we are not only addressing hunger and malnutrition, we are helping to build more resilient food systems around the world”

Matt Tripodi at Pulses 26/ “Pulses: what the past & present reveal about the future”

Edward Hsu at Pulses 26/ “Innovative financing approaches in developing countries: U.S. International Development Finance Corporation”

Sunil Kumar Singh at Pulses 26/ “Accessibility and affordability of pulses- Key factors for India's nutrition sufficiency”

Larry Lee at Pulses 26/ “The plant-based is the the future - Insights from the China plant-based food market”

GPC Awards at Pulses 26/ PURIS and Ardent Mills were recognised for their innovation and sustainability impact

Pulses 26 recap/ GPC & USA Pulses brought together the pulse value chain to discuss challenges and opportunities shaping today’s global landscape

Pulse Atlas in focus/ US black and pinto acres continue downward slide

A US pinto and black bean outlook for 2026/ Canadian competition, shifting Mexican demand, and drought concerns ahead of spring seedings

“Exporting became too unpredictable”/ A deep-dive into US yellow peas and chickpeas in 2025/26

Pulse Atlas in focus/ LRKB acres in the Americas to rise in 2026

USDA commits $75M to pulses in $263M purchase package/ A strategic signal for global trade

Lentils Update/ GPC members-only webinar

North American Beans & Chickpeas Update/ GPC members-only webinar

GPC 2026 & 2027 conventions/ Nominations for locations to be submitted by April 22