In his remarks, the President of China National Association of Grain Sector highlighted China’s achievements in grain and pulse development, the role of CFNA in strengthening industry standards, and the drive toward sustainability, innovation, and food security. Watch the full recording.

From rebranding the national council to outlining fresh production forecasts for peas, lentils, chickpeas, and beans, McGreevy’s keynote spotlighted America’s pulse industry and its ambitions to double output and consumption. Tune in for the full update from the CEO of USA Pulses.

The UAE has positioned itself as a strategic trade hub for pulses. In this keynote, Hu highlights Dubai’s growing role in global supply chains and the opportunities for exporters looking to tap into Middle East demand.

From cariocas to black beans, Brazil’s diverse crop mix is making waves in world trade. Schisler’s keynote peeled back the layers on supply, demand, and why Brazil is becoming impossible to ignore on the global stage.

Myanmar remains a crucial supplier of black gram, mung, and pigeon peas. In this keynote, Myanmar Pulses, Beans, and Sesame Merchants Association’s Maung offers a comprehensive update on production, exports, and how China and India continue to shape the country’s pulse trade.

Russia’s role in global pulses is shifting fast, from production dynamics to trade flows. Catch keynote Eduard Zernin, Chairman of the Board of Bio-Ton Agricorp, for insights on how sanctions, markets, and strategies are reshaping the country’s export story.

Peas, mung beans, adzuki, lentils, and much more: the China Overview took a deep dive into one of the world’s most influential pulses markets. With shifting trade patterns, booming processing industries, and evolving consumer demand, the session offered precious insights into a market that everyone is watching — and eager to be part of.

From the digital agriculture revolution and AI-powered platforms to China’s expanding pea protein industry and the rise of plant-based ecosystems, this session highlighted the breakthroughs reshaping production, markets, and consumer choices. Watch the full set of talks here.

The lentils panel dissected the policies, crops, and trade pressures currently shaping global dynamics: Australia’s weather-driven recovery, India’s chana and pigeon pea influence, Russia’s tight stocks, Turkey’s export ban… Explore the full exchange for all the insights.

With Myanmar eyeing record production, China holding steady on imports, India emerging as a key supplier, and African origins facing reduced output, the mung beans panel shed light on the shifting flows and challenges of this vital crop. Watch the full session for the detailed outlook.

The chickpeas panel unpacked the fast-shifting dynamics of global supply and trade, including Russia’s record output, India’s strong export pace, Canada’s rising acreage and China’s emerging demand. Dive into the full session for a deep look at where the market is heading.

Argentina’s bid to bounce back; Brazil’s shifting acreage; Canada’s rising production; Ethiopia’s expanding exports… The beans panel in Shanghai mapped out the diverse dynamics shaping trade in 2025. Catch the full panel recording here.

From Canada’s struggles with closed Chinese access to Russia’s expanding acreage, India’s shifting import window, and China’s heavy reliance on Russian supply, the dry peas panel offered a sweeping view of the challenges and opportunities reshaping global trade. Catch the full panel recording here.

Start reliving Shanghai’s landmark gathering! Catch up on the insights, from global trade outlooks and innovation breakthroughs to China’s market deep dive. Download the full set of speaker and panel presentations, available exclusively to GPC members.

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.