The amazing rise of plant-powered meat in India/ Testing innovation beyond the pulse bag Indian consumers are putting higher-value, protein-forward foods made from pulses to the test — kebabs, nuggets, even biryani-ready proteins. Taste and price remain challenges, but could this quiet experiment in one of the world’s biggest pulse buyers redefine demand, formats, and trade flows across the globe?
“India is on fire - and the West has no idea!”/ The Green Queen on why India is leading the way in future of food Sonalie Figueiras runs Green Queen, an online news site in the sustainable food space. She chats to Lara Gilmour about pulses’ branding issue and the untapped potential in India.
“Africans are going back to, not becoming, being vegan”/ The young Africans leading the plant-based revolution Bronwen Evans looks at the rise of young people choosing plant-based alternatives in Africa and speaks to Donovan Will at ProVeg South Africa about the accessibility of plant-based products.
Cooking with pulses/ 6 warming Nigel Slater recipes that put pulses in a starring role In this piece, we round up some of British chef and championer of pulses Nigel Slater’s most inspiring recipes that will get you in the mood to cook with pulses!
"We want to make beans cool and aspirational"/ Bold Bean Co. on why you don’t need to be vegetarian to love beans Amelia Christie-Miller founded Bold Bean Co. with a mission: to make people obsessed with beans. She chats to Lara Gilmour about the importance of a strong brand and why she steers clear of the “vegan” label.
The growing appetite for plant-based meat in China/ What’s driving the change and what does the future hold? China is gearing up for a diet change. Madaline Dunn looks at why plant-based eating is on the rise in one of the most carnivorous countries, and the impact of the transition on China and the world.
It’s all about blending flavors/ Fënn Foods on their plant-based meat alternatives made from mixing pulses Nicholas Simms of Australian plant-based food brand Fënn Foods talks to Madaline Dunn about using different pulses to create better meat analogs and getting Australians to reduce their meat consumption.
“Live Green is not plant-based, we’re plant only”/ The Chilean Foodtech Startup Using A.I. to Stay Natural To get back to the way things were, we must look to the future. Live Green Co’s A.I. ‘Charaka’ develops healthy, ethical, 100% natural foods that help make meat obsolete. Luke Wilkinson reports.
APP partners with AGT & Thomas Foods/ South Australia set to lead the pulse protein revolution A company-led consortium is set to establish one of the world's largest plant protein hubs in South Australia following a significant investment from the Australian government. Led by Australian Plant Proteins (APP) with partners AGT and Thomas Foods, the project will transform the region into a plant-based protein powerhouse.
IBRAFE's Pulse Day Brasilia/ Plant-based product launches & discussions on market opportunities Debates about opportunities created by this market are also part of the event.
Pulses for a healthy life/ Sprouting Lucrative Gaps in Nutrient-Rich Pulses Value Chain By Sridhar Iriventi Co-Founder and Director, Gobhaarati Agro Industries & Services Pvt Ltd.
India Import Ban on Tanzania Pigeon Peas/ When a Winner Loses All By Zirack Andrew, National Coordinator of Tanzania, Pulses Network in Dar ES Salaam, Tanzania
Pulses/ Nature’s Gift for Precision Food and Precision Nutrition By Jamuna Prakash, Gordon Bacon and Laurette Dube
Pulses in India/ Low production diagnosis & policy prescriptions for self-sufficiency By Dr. Ashok Vishandass
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.
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.
Dylan Karley on US dry bean acreages/ How will heavy rain in the North Harvest affect crops this year? Luke Wilkinson chats with Dylan about US bean consumption, changes in this year’s pulse acreage, and how state-wide torrential rains have impeded planting.
Climate change, changing consumer demand and competition/ Farhan Adam on addressing the industry’s challenges Sonia Sharma speaks to Farhan about his success breaking into new markets, the enduring trade relationship between India and Canada, and why Canada dominates in lentils.
“Why do we use pulses? They’re the best source of plant protein in the world!”/ NotCo’s Head of Research on South America’s hottest plant-based brand Following their recent collaboration with Kraft-Heinz, Luke Wilkinson spoke to NotCo’s Rodrigo Contreras about the company’s game-changing AI ‘Giuseppe’, finding that perfect meaty texture, and how cabbage might be the key to a delicious plant-based milk.
“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.
"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.
Trade Talk with Jorge Fernandez Gil/ EU regulations are affecting Peruvian exports but domestic demand is ever-increasing The Peruvian market may be facing challenges from the EU but Jorge Fernandez Gil says new doors are opening for Agro Fergi’s exports and domestic demand is ever-increasing.
India’s plant based industry has serious potential/ The founders of plant protein startup Proeon explain why The company develops specialist plant proteins which it supplies to food producers. Jesse Sam spoke to the pair in January.
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.
An in-depth look at the Spanish feed market/ An interview with CESFAC’s Jorge de Saja Speaking with Luke Wilkinson, Jorge talks us through the meat industry’s reaction to the plant-based alternatives and the road to post-Covid stability.
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.”
The pulses landscape in Argentina/ An Interview with Ramiro Berraz Legumbres Argentinas has been a producer and exporter of pulses for nearly 20 years, an early pioneer paving the way for pulse exports from Argentina to Europe.
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.
An interview with Prof. David Julian McClements/ Getting into detail about plant-based protein Kira Nash interviewed David Julian McClements, a professor and researcher in food science at the University of Massachusetts Amherst in the United States, about his groundbreaking work with plant proteins to create new, healthful, plant-based alternatives to traditional meat and dairy.
Trade Talk with Gurav Bangeja/ India Reopening The director of Saibaba Agrilink Pvt. Ltd. on the reactivation of India’s HoReCa sector, the imposition of stock limits, kharif sowing progress and more.
Balasubramanian Mani/ "India is a long way from attaining pulse self-sufficiency." The international commodities broker says India is a long way from attaining pulse self-sufficiency.
An interview with D R Balan/ India Should Allow Pulse Imports With processing units running below capacity, the South India pulse trader and importer argues for opening up the market.
What the New Year May Bring for the U.S. Dry Bean Industry/ An Interview with Travis Green Following the challenges of the past two campaigns, ADM’s Vice President for Global Wholesome Ingredients looks ahead to 2021.
India’s Plant-Based Meat Sector/ An Interview with GoodDot Co-Founder and CEO Abhishek Sinha Plant-based meat is catching on in the world’s top pulse consuming nation.
Expanding Horizons/ An Interview with Roquette’s Jean-Philippe Azoulay The company’s vice president for pea and new proteins talks pulses in the age of plant-based foods.
Sabarot Celebrates 200 Years as a Pulse Industry Leader/ An interview with Antoine Wassner Best known for its Le Puy green lentils, today the company generates €60 million in annual sales and distributes its products to 45 countries.