An Ethiopian pulse outlook in 8 key facts/
“Strong supplies this year will limit upside on price”

Tewodros Yilma of exporter Valam Global Trading PLC discusses the Red Sea crisis, an African free trade alliance, and how to protect profit in a year of abundant global supply.

Pea trade with China booms, Brazilian competition looms, and beans bounce back/
Argentina’s 2025 pulse trade in focus

We sat down with Matías Macera of Desdelsur to discuss the 2025 bean harvest and assess the ups and downs of a tumultuous year in world pulses, including Argentina’s big moves in pea exports to China.

Pulse purée potential/
How a Dutch processor is mixing taste, tech, and sustainability to promote a greener future for pulses

We sat down to chat with the team from COROOS, one of the Netherlands’ most important pulse producers and processors. We discuss their innovation in pulse pastes, collaboration with aquafaba aficionados Fabumin, and why neither side wins in a USA/EU trade war.

Argentina 2024 bean harvest update/
CLERA reports on the “worst harvest since 2013”

In a report from July 17, the Cámara de Legumbres de la República Argentina outlines the extent of the frost-related losses to the crops of alubia, black, cranberry and red beans. More info will be released at the end of the month.

Insights from the USDBC Harvest Webinar/
An update from the USA’s bean-growing heartlands

We share the most important insights from the US Dry Bean Council’s Webinar on the 2023 harvest, which took place on November 22.

Hurricane Norma brings seeding delays to Mexican pulses/
Could much-needed rains improve acreages?

Hurricane Norma’s addition of water to Mexico’s struggling reservoirs may increase acreage for beans and chickpeas despite delaying seedings.

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.

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/
Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Central American Dry Bean Demand

As demand for pulses spikes around the world in reaction to the coronavirus, the GPC takes a closer look at the phenomenon in this major dry bean consuming region.

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.

Market Update/
Canada-U.S. 2019 Dry Bean Harvest Report

Snow and rain made for a messy harvest in the major dry bean growing regions.

Market Update/
Canadian Pulse Growers Struggle to Wrap Up Harvest

As October comes to a close, the pea and lentil harvests are nearly complete, and the bean harvest is past the halfway mark.

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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.

Market Update/
Costa Rica’s 2019/20 Dry Bean Shortfall Quota

If approved, the initial recommendation would allow 2,199 MT of dry beans to enter the country duty-free.

Central American red and black beans/
A trader’s view on production, exports and consumption

Colombia-based commodity trader Janet Sedan on Central American markets, Argentinian beans into Mexico, and why everyone loses from a hike in US import tax

2024 Chinese dark red kidney bean crop/
Despite production jump, prices to remain firm

Weihua Meng, Managing Director at Nanjing Bonagro shares three key insights into why, despite increased Chinese production, prices for DRK beans are expected to remain strong.

US kidney bean production and exports/
8 insights with Minnesota’s Green Valley Bean

We chat with John Berthold of Minnesota’s Green Valley Bean about kidney beans, the US harvest, and the impact of Argentina’s shorter crop.

Pulses markets in India and beyond/
An interview with Ankit Gupta of Ankit Impex

Michelle Dennis speaks to Ankit Gupta from Ankit Impex about the potential of partnerships with Brazil and Argentina, China's increased pulse imports and Russia’s emergence as a significant pulse producer.

Red & black beans in Central America/
Jean Marco Campos gives an overview of the 2023 crops

The Operations Manager of Pronutre discusses spikes in Nicaraguan prices, the rise of the US red bean, and why Costa Rican traders will diversify their imports for 2024.

Matías Macera on Argentina’s pulses market/
“Agriculture is the new government’s most important ally!”

Desdelsur’s Trading Manager, Matías Macera on the effects of El Niño, farmers' selling intentions, and how the farmlands will help the new Argentinian government generate much-needed economic recovery.

“Imports could hit a new record”/
Hector de Luna on the impact of Mexico’s bean deficit

Pulse retailer Verde Valle’s purchasing manager Hector de Luna on Mexico's upcoming seedings, the ongoing effects of poor climate, and why this year could be a record for Mexican bean imports.

Could 2024/25 see a shift away from grains to pulses?/
Brian Clancey’s perspective on global markets

Brian Clancey shares insights into 2023’s global pulse production, the Russian and Chinese markets, and what tracking yellow pea numbers tells us about the plant-based boom.

Pronutre’s Jean Marco Campos/
“I'm interested to learn more about the whole American pulses market in Cancun!”

Luke Wilkinson met Jean Marco Campos of Costa Rican bean specialists, Pronutre to discuss the country’s long history of eating pulses and the importance of their fruitful trade relationship with the USA.

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.

European self-sufficiency can be a reality - but it will take years/
Henk van Leeuwen on the complications of EU tariffs

Henk van Leeuwen joined the company in 1990 and Kira Nash spoke to him about EU tariffs, European self-sufficiency, the French pulses market and the shipping industry.

The changing US demand and pulse growing in the Palouse/
An Interview with Mike Anderson of Anderson Northwest

Kira Nash spoke to Mike Anderson of Anderson Northwest in Washington state, USA, about company philosophy, the changing landscape of the North American market and the opportunities on the horizon in the post-Covid future.

Innovation in the industry/
USDBC'S Rebecca Bratter on change, trends and success

Filling a Niche/
An Interview with Cristobal Lopez

The General Manager of Comercializadora de Granos Los Arbolitos shares some insight into the Mexican yellow bean market.

"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.

Brazil's Dry Bean Export Potential/
An Interview with Nilson Antonio Balestreri

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