Weather report/
September 11-18

North Dakota beans ‘hit hard’ by frost, Canadian prairies see harvest delays, and Indian pulses feel the pain of excess rain – this is the week in weather in the pulse-producing zones.

Beans in the Americas 2025/
Mexican stocks peak, US crops drop, and South America challenges the status quo

The 2024 bean crop was a step in the right direction for Mexico after a year of terrible drought. But is the hole in their stocks now filled? Will imports drop? We talk to industry experts in the USA, Mexico, Argentina and Brazil to get insider knowledge on expectations for supply, demand, and prices of North American black beans and pintos in 2025/2026.

The new wave in pulse forecasting/
Can AI outsmart chaos in commodity markets?

From droughts to sudden duty shifts, pulses are notoriously hard to predict. AI now promises sharper forecasts by processing thousands of signals — pulling in everything from satellite rainfall to farmer WhatsApp chatter. But the bigger question looms: who gets to benefit, and who risks being left behind?

Green lentils 2025-26/
Bumper crops, bearish prices?

The global green lentil market appears to be moving toward a season of oversupply, with expanding production in key origins adding to carryover stocks. Current indicators suggest that the 2025–26 cycle may leave exporters grappling with excess volumes — and tighter margins.

Shanghai Pulses Congress recordings/
Tim McGreevy — USA Overview

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.

Shanghai Pulses Congress recordings/
All things chickpea

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.

France’s pulses update/
Climate change, competition, and the forces reshaping French pulse crops

Cyril Gallien of European grain and seed specialist RAGT breaks down what’s driving change in France’s pulse sector—from the push to preserve yellow peas to the shifting role of faba beans in local and export markets.

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.

Tariffs on pulses/
How policy shifts in the USA, China, and India are reshaping global trade

Recent tariff changes by big industry players are reshaping global trade flows and pricing for peas, lentils, and chickpeas. Gaurav Jain of AgPulse Analytica recaps the rapidly evolving landscape.

N4G 2025/
5 updates from the world’s biggest nutrition summit

Despite cuts in global development funding, March’s Nutrition 4 Growth Summit raised $27.55 billion, breaking the record set by the 2021 Tokyo summit and defying the odds. But what does this landmark event reveal about the future of nutrition?

2024 North America Beans and Chickpeas Update webinar recording/
Now available for members only

Missed the action at the North America Beans & Chickpeas Update webinar? Catch up now with the recording, available exclusively for GPC members.

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

Join GPC’s members-only event, the North America Beans & Chickpeas Update Webinar, on Wednesday, October 9, at 3 PM GMT. Discover the latest insights on dry bean & chickpea production, weather impact on harvests, export prospects, and much more!

Russia Pulse Harvest Update/
Pea, lentil and chickpea yields and the impact of weather

We spoke to experts in the industry about acreage, production projections, and the extent to which weather has impacted both volume and quantity

2024 North America Peas & Lentils Update webinar recording/
Now available for members only

Missed the action at the North America Peas & Lentils Update webinar? Catch up now with the recording, available exclusively for GPC members.

North America Peas & Lentils Update/
GPC members-only webinar

Join GPC’s members-only event, the North America Peas & Lentils Update on Thursday, September 5 at 12pm GMT. Learn more about the 2024 pea and lentil production & quality in the USA and Canada, pea exports to China, export flows & logistics, prices, and much more!

Global lentil markets in 2024/
Are we heading towards an oversupply?

In this article, AgPulse Analytica looks at the crop outlook in the world’s major lentil producers and what a potential glut situation will mean for markets.

Global Dry Peas Market Update/
Pulse Atlas report

Bringing together Pulse Atlas, government and industry data, we present the situation as it stands in the global dry pea market, looking at production and consumption across the biggest global players.

India kharif pulse sowing update/
Igrain reports tremendous increase in planted area of kharif crops

Rahul Chauhan on the increased sowing area of pulse crops in the Kharif season, particularly pigeon pea (tur) and black matpe (urad).

Desi chickpea Australia to India July price survey/
Trade sentiment revealed in a market poll

We take a look at the factors influencing desi prices since India’s policy changes in May and share the sentiment of the trade gleaned from a market survey conducted at the beginning of June

“India is on a growth path”/
A conversation between President Iyengar and Secretary Khare of India’s Ministry of Consumer Affairs

In a dynamic conversation attended by GPC Board members and national association leaders, President Iyengar and Secretary Khare discuss Indian consumption, policy changes and much more.

Weather update on main pulse producing regions/
Pulse Atlas May 30, 2024

The southwest monsoon makes an early appearance, Russian lentils are threatened by drought, and Argentinian beans fall foul of early frosts – we take a look at the week in weather in the major pulse production zones.

Weather update in major pulse producers/
May 24, 2024

Russia’s cold snap, cyclones in south India, and Aussie fingers crossed for rain – we take a look at this week’s weather and its impact at a key time for global pulse seedings.

2024 Global Yellow Pea Markets/
Stocks, Exports, Imports, Acreage, Price and Production Update

India's zero tariffs on yellow pea imports were further extended on May 3. We take a look at the global outlook for yellow peas using the GPC’s exclusive Pulse Atlas data and contributions from expert industry sources.

Russia’s rising influence on the global lentil market/
AgPulse Analytica Market Update

Gaurav Jain explores Russia’s significance in the global lentils trade and how it could become an even more important player in the future.

AgPulse Analytica Market Update/
Indian pea import campaign to reduce global carryout stocks?

In a December article, AgPulse Analytica presented a case for India to open its doors for pea imports. In this piece, founder Gaurav Jain looks at the impact on the supply situation at the origins, including Canada and Russia.

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!

Pulses 24/
6 insights from the panels and speakers in New Delhi

Industry leaders from all quarters of the pulses industry gathered in New Delhi on February 14-17 for the Pulses 24 convention. We bring together 6 takeaways from the event.

Pulses 24/
Dry Peas panel

Who are the main importers of Russia’s record yellow pea production and how did the export tax impact trade? How will Chinese demand pan out in 2024 and will India open up imports? USA domestic consumption is increasing, what are the driving factors? How will peas play into feed markets? Explore these topics and more with the Dry Peas panel.

Pulse Atlas data in focus/
India’s fluctuating green lentil imports

India’s green lentil imports are subject to significant fluctuations due to their close link to pigeon pea S+D. We look at Pulse Atlas data and talk to experts to get an outlook for the rest of 2023.

Pulse Atlas data in focus/
USA yellow pea production at its highest since 2020

2023 US yellow pea production hits its highest total since 2020, with harvested acreage surpassing all of the last six years. Why has production increased and where will this year’s demand come from? GPC investigates.

Pulse Atlas Data in Focus/
Turkey’s surge in kabuli imports

Exclusive Pulse Atlas data shows a huge monthly increase in Turkey’s kabuli imports for 2023 compared to previous years. Speaking to trade experts, we take a look at the influencing factors.

Acreage drops in the Americas?/
“We may be seeing a bit of a consolidation prior to another round of growth”

Recent shifts in economy, agronomy, and climate seem to point to a drop in pulse acreage across many key pulse-producing countries. But what does the data tell us?

Pulse Atlas data in focus/
A reversal in the downward trend for global kabuli production in 2023

Data from the Pulse Atlas shows a decrease in global kabuli production since 2018, causing prices to stay firm for a few years. Data suggests a reversal in this trend for 2023 - we look at the numbers.

Pulse Atlas Data in Focus/
Exports stay strong for Uzbeki green mung beans despite 23% production decrease

New data shows that the production of green mung beans in Uzbekistan will drop by 23% in 2023. However, the country’s exports of the crop remain high, with an increasing presence in the Chinese market.

Faba Bean Market Update/
New feed markets in Europe making up for subdued Egyptian demand

We chat to Frontier Agriculture’s Andy Bury about a new feed market for faba beans in the UK and Europe that’s filling the gap in demand left by Egypt.

Market Update/
India Removes Tariffs for USA Chickpeas & Lentils

A gamechanger for the pea industry/
Russia may begin exporting to China “as early as next month”

The allowal of Russian pea exports into China late last year has come at a significant moment. With Russia becoming an important exporter and Canada focusing increasingly on domestic processing, how will this shape the market?

Bathtubs, breakfast and rock ‘n’ roll/
Investigating the unending popularity of baked beans in the UK

As you read this, thousands of Brits will be eating a delicious plate of baked beans. But how did they become such a timeless classic? Luke Wilkinson investigates.

Calling all GPC Indian members!/
Apply now to represent India on the Board of Directors!

We kindly invite all GPC members from India to submit their applications to become a member of the GPC Board of Directors. Learn how to apply in this article.

Counting the cost of Pakistan’s floods/
Faisal Majeed on the impact on food security

The floods that have devastated Pakistan this year are a stark reminder of the fragility of our food systems, particularly in countries on the frontline of the climate crisis. Jesse Sam reports.

“Carryover will be very, very tight”/
2022 post-harvest crop report on USA dry peas, lentils and chickpeas

Farmers and traders hoped not to see a repeat of last year’s drought and low yields, and in the most part, this year’s dry pea, lentil, and chickpea crops have delivered. Luke Wilkinson reports.

‘A golden opportunity’/
AgPulse Analytica on how India became the world’s largest supplier of pulses flour

AgPulse Analytica’s Gaurav Jain explains how India came to be the top global exporter of pulses flours and why this represents a great opportunity for pulse processors.

Americas Pulses Congress/
Attendee List

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

The Americas Pulses Congress/
Program

Introducing the proposed program for the GPC’s first ever regional event, with a special focus on pulse trade across the Americas!

GPC Coverage/
7 Insights from the EPOSPEA Pulses & Oilseeds Conference in Addis Ababa

The 11th International Conference on Pulses and Oil seeds took place on November 15 and 16 under the theme ‘Cultivating Global Partnership’. In this piece, read the top takeaways we got from the convention.

US Dry Bean 2022 Crop Report/
An in-depth look at acreages, production, yields and export demand

Luke Wilkinson reports, giving an in-depth review of the US dry bean harvest, analyzing the data and chatting with industry experts about acreage, production, and the prospective Mexican demand for US beans

AgPulse Analytica Market Update/
Import demand scenarios for Australian chickpeas and lentils in 2022/23

With lentil crops affected by excess rains and chickpea acreages down, Australia’s pulse industry is in for an interesting year. Gaurav Jain provides an overview of the export prospects.

South America’s most exciting plant-based startup?/
Tomorrow Foods’ holistic future for food & farming

The Argentinian startup is set on building a better future for farmers, consumers & the planet, replacing traditional animal products with locally-sourced, pulse-based alternatives.

The Pulses for Health Alliance/
Pulse-Based Solutions to Malnutrition in Latin America

A joint effort between USDBC and USA DPLC, Alianza Leguminosas aims to raise awareness of the benefits of pulses as a way to tackle issues of obesity and malnutrition in Latin America. Luke Wilkinson reports.

The Canadian women driving innovation in pulses/
Big Mountain Foods receives 1.4 million in government funding

Bronwen Evans speaks to Jasmine Byrnes, VP of women-owned Big Mountain Foods 2 Ltd and female members of the Canadian government about recent investment into the new Soy-Free Fava Bean Tofu.

“Pulses probably wouldn’t be much affected”/
Brian Clancey on the possibility of US import taxes in 2025

We chat to Brian Clancey, Owner of Stat Publishing, to get his insights into this year’s pulse markets, discussing fears of oversupply, changes to US trade policy, and what to expect from Indian import duties.

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

Mexican beans and chickpeas in 2024/
Sahid Hernandez on the impact of drought and a fluctuating peso

We talk to Sahid Hernández, Trade Manager for Agroservicios Terminel, about black bean imports, this year’s chickpea acres, and the potential for change in the USA/Mexico trade relationship

Dry bean markets in the USA and beyond/
10 questions with Pierfrancesco Sportelli

The International Trading Manager at Kelley Bean talks to Lara Gilmour about the U.S. harvest, white bean markets and trade with the EU.

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.

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

Pakistani pulses in focus/
Chickpea, yellow pea and lentil imports with Tayyab Balagamwala

The Director of Grains, Pulses and Sugar at Seatrade Group talks to Lara Gilmour about markets in Pakistan and the possibility of India opening to kabuli imports.

The US Dry Bean Council’s new Executive Director/
“Relationships to me are very important in this industry”

Lara Gilmour talks to Daniel Raulerson about growing US dry bean consumption at home and abroad and why he believes relationships are key.

US dry beans and Mexican imports/
Sam Peck gives an overview of the market in 7 insights

Sam spoke to Lara Gilmour in mid-July about bean planting in the USA, Mexican demand and the outlook on trade going into the new season.

Anurag Tulshan on his goals on the GPC board/
“We aim to ensure India remains an active participant in global trade”

Michelle Dennis talks to Anurag Tulshan, a seasoned member of the GPC Board and founder of Esarco Exim Pvt Ltd about the India’s current pulse market dynamics and future prospects.

Could Mexico really become a net bean importer?/
“Climate trends mean we’re more dependent on imports than ever”

Vicente Mendoza, an independent agricultural consultant, discusses a difficult year for Mexican beans, financial hardship for farmers, and a potentially drastic change in the country’s pulse trade dynamics.

Lika Khoptyanets on Black Sea markets/
“Kazahkstan had massive quality issues due to lack of experience”

Lika Khoptyanets, Commodity Trader at Agroleader Europe LLC and Pulsar Trading talks to GPC about export prospects, the harvest in Ukraine and Kazakhstan and logistics surrounding the Black Sea.

Navigating India’s pulses market/
"It's crucial to acknowledge the complexities of the production-consumption gap”

Michelle Dennis talks to Rishabh Agrawal, Managing Director of Kamal Pulses about the challenges facing Indian pulse markets and gets his insights into the strategic initiatives taken by the Indian government.

“We’ve seen pet food trends mirror human consumption in pulses”/
Commercial Lynks on the US market

Shanthi Gnanasekaran and Hannah Fratt, Marketing Assistant and Logistics Specialist for Commercial Lynks, Inc discuss a strong year for yellow peas and domestic chickpea consumption in the USA.

2023 US kabuli chickpea harvest/
“The yields are better, the quality is better, but the size is not there”

Navneet Chhabra of Global Garbanzo and Dario Bard of the GPC spoke with Carlos Carias of The Redwood Group to get the lowdown on the US 2023 kabuli chickpea crop.

Esteban Davila on the US export market:/
“There’s no reason for lentil prices to drop until at least May or June”

Esteban Davila, sales manager for Great Northern Ag, discusses the conditions of this year’s harvest around the globe, his outlook on prices, and what the near future may hold.

“Importing works best for the market right now”/
Zooming in on China’s pulses trade

China is a global giant in the dry pea market. Weihua Meng, Managing Director of Nanjing Bonagro, tells Aniqah Majid about the importance of strong trade relationships and why importing is more profitable.

“It’s an opportunity to find markets and grow,”/
Tatiana Alaverdova looks ahead to the Agro&Food Security Forum

The Commercial Manager of the Ukrainian agriculture company talks about the trading challenges caused by the Russian invasion and the possibility of new partnerships at the Agro&Food Security Forum.

Tuba Memis on the 2023 harvest/
“Turkish red lentils will be the most competitive in the domestic market”

Tuba Memis, General Manager of Memisoglu Tarim, discusses the Turkish harvest, resilient Russian exports, and why Turkey will be this year’s foremost chickpea provider.

“It’s all to play for in the coming weeks”/
Will Watchorn on Canada’s crop and feed markets across the globe

Global Head of Pulses at Viterra and newly appointed GPC Board member Will Watchorn on the future of processing, the threat of El Niño and what’s on the cards for feed demand in 2023

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.

Has domestic demand for pinto beans risen in the USA?/
Industry experts weigh in on the perceived increase

Over the past few years, US pinto bean demand has appeared to increase due to increased exports and competitive prices. Are they eating more beans or is it an illusion? Luke Wilkinson investigates.

“Speculative and unsustainable”/
Santiago del Rio Samano on Mexico’s yellow bean prices

General director of Centro Abarrotero del Bajío, Santiago Del Rio Samano, chatted with Luke Wilkinson about the price of yellow beans and his optimism for the upcoming Mexican harvest.

“We've seen the pulses industry mature into a professional business”/
Peter Wilson on his time on the GPC Board

As his time on the GPC’s Board of Directors comes to an end, Peter Wilson of Wilson International Trade speaks to Jose Martins about the upcoming harvest and what he’s learned from 30 years in the industry.

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.

An interview with Rustam Guliev/
Commodity trader at Russia's Top Grain

Russia had a record harvest this year but the war has caused logistical and banking issues that are making exports tricky. Top Grain’s Rustam Guliev spoke to GPC Belarussian journalists about the situation.

An expert overview of lentil & chickpea markets/
Brian Clancey looks ahead to the Americas Pulses Congress

Ahead of his analyst role at the Americas Pulses Congress, Brian Clancey gives Luke Wilkinson a sneak peek into what he’ll be discussing at the event and how he uses data to make predictions.

There’s potential in Bangladeshi pulses/
USDA’s Megan Francic spills the beans on this often overlooked market

Pulses are a huge part of the diet in Bangladesh but domestic production has long been stagnating. The USDA’s Agricultural Attaché gives GPC readers some insights into the market.

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.

"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.

“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.

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.

“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

For the love of lupins/
The Lupin Co's David Fienberg on the next big plant protein

Speaking to Madaline Dunn from his factory in Perth, David Fienberg, founder and Chief Lupinologist at The Lupin Co, talked about the increasing popularity of the lupin bean, changing diets in Australia and supporting the global effort to popularize lupins for human consumption.

Trade Talk with Mark Schilling/
Blockchain in farming & the importance of provenance

This week, Madaline Dunn talked to Mark Schilling, inter-generational family farmer, partner, and fund manager at AG Schilling & Co to discuss Australian farming, keeping connected to the land and why balance is key.

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.

Lupins for a longer life/
Skinnybik's Dr. Antigone Kouris on the health benefits of lupins

Madaline Dunn spoke to Skinnybik's founder Dr. Antigone Kouris to hear what she's learned about pulses from 30 years working as a dietitian and academic and her passion for promoting lupins in the food 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.

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.”

Kelle Horn of Pacific Rim Shipbrokers/
The logistics crisis and having women at the helm

Kira Nash caught up with Kelle Horn of Pacific Rim Shipbrokers about her business and the implications of the global shipping crisis on trade.

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.

ANICAV’s Giovanni De Angelis/
The canning industry in Italy and abroad

Kira Nash chatted with Giovanni De Angelis about ANICAV’s work and mission and got his overview of the canning market as it stands.

Trade Talk with Hunain Khatri/
Trading in Pakistan and the outlook for 2022

Hunain Khatri has more than a decade’s trading experience in Pakistan, spanning everything from chemicals to crops. He is currently MD of SS Indenters’ foreign trading business, where he oversees more than 350,000 metric tonnes in global pulses trading every year. Jesse Sam caught up with him briefly in late December to get his outlook for the first quarter of the new year.

Trade Talk with Dr Maria Saarela/
Pulse innovation at Adelaide's new plant-based food incubator laboratory

This week, Madaline Dunn talked to Dr Maria Saarela, Research Director in Food Sciences at the South Australian Research and Development Institute (SARDI), to learn more about Adelaide's new plant-based food incubator laboratory, the exciting research ahead and the challenges of working with pulses.

Feeding the flexitarians/
Peas of Heaven’s Swedish plant-based revolution

Kira Nash interviewed Lucas Karlsson and Latif Andersson, the co-founder and COO of Peas of Heaven. Based in Gothenburg, Peas of Heaven is a Swedish manufacturer of plant-based meat alternatives such as vegan sausages, burgers, hot dogs, and mince.

A promising landscape/
Mirko Geremia on the future of Bolivian pulses

Mirko Geremia is a Brazilian pioneer in the Bolivian grain market and is the owner of Safras Corretora de Cereais. In an interview with Ana Krepp, he reveals the steps he took to become an important agent in the grain industry in Latin America, drawing parallels between markets in the region.

Andrea Gomez of Progranos/
An overview of Mexican beans and chickpeas

Andrea Gomez is the commercial director of Progranos, a Mexican company trading in corn, beans, soybeans and chickpeas. This week, she chatted to the GPC’s Ana Krepp about the Mexican pulses industry.

Trade talk with Karim Asaad/
The importance of community support in the pulses industry

Speaking from his Kimpex International office in Cairo, Brooks & Kempton’s founder and CEO talked to Madaline Dunn about trade, perseverance and the importance of community support in the pulses industry.

Dario Alzate Medina/
Aburrá and the Colombian bean market

Recognised for commercial merit by Fenalco (Federación Nacional de Comerciantes de Colombia) in this year’s award, Dario Alzate Medina is no small player in Colombia’s pulses market, trading beans with his company, Aburrá. Ana Krepp caught up with him to discuss his company and the industry in general.