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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.
Celebrate World Pulses Day on February 10! We’ll be hosting a press conference live on February 14 from New Delhi where key players will discuss this year’s theme: ‘nourishing soils to nourish people’.
Cyril Gallien of European grain and seed specialist RAGT gives an overview of the French pulses market and explains how seed tech will change how we eat in the future.
We share the most important insights from the US Dry Bean Council’s Webinar on the 2023 harvest, which took place on November 22.
We chat to Stephanie Robalino, founder of Superlupes, a company on a mission to make lupin beans the next it food in the healthy snacking world.
The Lifetime Achievement Award will be given to Huseyin Arslan at the GPC’s Pulses 24 convention in New Delhi, India in February 2024.
We kindly invite all GPC members to submit their applications to become a member of the GPC Board of Directors. Due date: November 27, 2023 (5 PM GMT).
During a recent visit to Singapore, Canada Prime Minister Justin Trudeau met GPC President Vijay Iyengar, who took the opportunity to discuss the international pulses business with the head of one the industry’s biggest exporters.
Lupins pack the most protein out of all pulses but a bitterness common in their seeds has made them less marketable. A new genetic breakthrough means that could be about to change.
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.
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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.
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.
How PABRA is harnessing the power of climate-smart beans, gender equality, and collaborative governance to spread fairness and prosperity across Africa and increase bean consumption along the way.
No more should farmers of India be made to front the bill for agricultural innovation, now it is the policymakers' turn to take a risk, says Deepak Pareek in an exclusive interview.
Bronwen Evans looks at new initiatives in pulse flour and their potential to revolutionize pulse consumption levels in the UK - as well as make for healthier populations.
Bronwen Evans speaks to Green Go’s Bogdana Leonova about operating in wartime, its recent funding through the ProVeg incubator and the key to creating plant-based products that appeal to all.
Sonia Sharma talks to Julianne Curran about her entry in the sector, the impact of climate change on pulse production and the future of the sector.
Sonia Sharma talks to Amelia Ekus about ISS Guckenheimer’s involvement in Beans is How, the importance of connecting farmers with consumers and the future of pulse consumption.
The SDG2 Advocacy Hub launched the Beans is How Coalition at COP27, an ambitious campaign aiming to double global bean consumption by 2028. Willow Shah-Neville speaks to members of the coalition about how they plan to achieve their goals.
Celebrate World Pulses Day on February 10 by raising awareness about the benefits of producing and consuming pulses! Watch GPC online events on February 8 & 10 at which President Cindy Brown will be speaking.
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.
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!
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.
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.
AgPulse Analytica’s Gaurav Jain maps China’s journey to becoming the world’s biggest importer of peas and looks ahead to how the country can sustain its incredible growth.
GPC's President Cindy Brown talks about GPC Conferences and gives us 4 motives to register for the Americas Pulses Congress.
On November 22, the GPC held the India Roundtable featuring experts from across the country. Missed the live session? Catch up on the whole event now!
Join us for the GPC India Roundtable, a dynamic discussion featuring experts from across the country. Learn more about Kharif crop size and quality, domestic pricing projections, supply and demand situation… and other interesting topics!
Lentils: delicious, nutritious and… weapon against climate change? Willow Shah-Neville reports on the Tyre Extinguishers, a group of eco-warriors using lentils to deflate SUV tyres.
Anis Majeed, long-standing member of the pulses industry, sadly passed away this month. In this piece, GPC members pay tribute.
To address growing food insecurity, improvement of farming systems is necessary. Madaline Dunn investigates the different models being explored and finds out why farmers must have a seat at the table.
The purchasing director at Mexico’s leading bean distributor, Verde Valle, chats to Luke Wilkinson about the staying power of yellow beans and how GPC events help maintain working relationships.
Kirsten Provan spoke to Steven Webb of the Global Institute for Food Security about why the current challenges call for better innovation, communication and an increased focus on food security.
From dumplings stuffed with plant-based pork, to bean-based protein mooncakes, plant-based offerings in China are growing rapidly. Madaline Dunn explores the startups disrupting the meat industry in China.
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.
Sauti East Africa is a social enterprise that combines development research and tech solutions to address the digital information gap facing women in trade, particularly cross-border agricultural trade.
Sanna Hirvonen reports on increasing black bean consumption in Colombia and Peru caused by Venezuelan immigration and what this says about the importance of food as identity.
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.
Don’t miss the Agro&Food Security Forum, an unmissable event for all pulse industry members. Held in Warsaw on September 14-15, topics will include the food crisis and Ukraine’s pulse production.
Agriculture’s workforce is ageing across the globe. Initiatives are needed to encourage more young people to get involved, particularly in pulses. Enter GPC Young Professionals. Jesse Sam reports.
Women in Pulses is a new feature aimed at highlighting the experiences and expertise of the women in the industry and encouraging more women to join them. Tala Mobayen kicks off the first edition.
Sri Lanka is facing its worst economic crisis since independence in 1948. Speaking to GPC members, Matteo Cusimano and Jesse Sam reports on how this is affecting the pulses sector.
Are shipping costs finally falling? Luke Wilkinson explores how the pandemic helped create container chaos, and whether freight rates are making a slow, but steady return to normal in 2022
The GPC offers our deepest condolences to the family of Paul Lambert, who passed away this month. Members of the Board of Directors share thoughts and memories of Paul Lambert, former GPC President and influential industry figure.
GPC Belarusian journalists explore the cause of rising prices in the two countries, the possibility of food shortages and the pulse situation in Russia.
The report brings together a convention summary, sponsor & exhibitor feedback and reflections from President Brown as well as links to session recordings, presentations and the full list of delegates.
The ACIAR-funded International Mungbean Improvement Network (IMIN) project is now in its second phase, working with countries across the world to tailor new mungbean varieties to local conditions and markets, and improve food, income and nutrition security.
ProVeg International, a non-governmental food awareness organization, working to change global food systems, recently announced the launch of its Youth Board. Comprising ten young activists from across the globe, the Youth Board will promote ProVeg's goal of reducing meat consumption by 50% by 2040 under the banner "Diet Change Not Climate Change."
Shipping woes, fertilizer shortages and reduced supplies: Kira Nash talks to GPC members about the effect the war in Ukraine is having on the pulses industry
Igrain’s Rahul Chauhan clarifies the details of India’s decision to extend imports of certain pulses
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.
Marcelo Lüders shares his insights on the booming organic pulses market in Brazil ahead of the Brazilian Bean Pulses & Special Crops Forum on April 11-14.
When the World Health Organisation (WHO) declared COVID-19 a pandemic and almost the entire world moved into lockdowns, Tanzania went against the grain with the government deciding to try a relaxed method of containing the virus by leaving the economy largely open.
The conditional import of moong for Indian importers was allowed through Trade Notice No. 37/2021-22.
February 10, 2022 marked the 4th annual World Pulses Day and the UN FAO held a 2-hour webinar in which both key industry players from worldwide organizations and young influencers bringing about positive change at a global level were invited to speak.
Join the GPC on February 16, 2022 at 5pm AEDT (GMT+11) for our first online Roundtable, in which experts will come together to discuss the Australian market.
The celebration this year under the theme Pulses to empower youth in achieving sustainable agrifood systems will focus on the key role young people play in shaping a better future for food.
IGrain’s Rahul Chahuan shares an update on the Kharif pigeon pea crop, citing data from a recent survey performed by the company.
On August 27 2021, the IPGA held their Kharif Sowing 2021 Knowledge Series, an online webinar featuring key speakers from India’s pulse industry who gave important insights into the 2021/22 kharif crop. The GPC attended the webinar and is providing full coverage for all members. Find the 2021 Sowing and Acreage outlook here.
GPC members reflect on Gordon’s legacy of leadership and wish him well as he moves on.
Produce More. Eat More. Live More.
BeGrait's Felipe Sandoval updates yellow bean and chickpea production figures.
MSU’s Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Legume Systems Research is leading a study to map out value chains for key legumes in West and Southern Africa.
The Chairman of Poortman officially retired at the end of October.
The government of India continues to delay the issuance of import permits for toor and green mung beans. What is behind this delay?
A recap of last week’s Pulse and Special Crops virtual sessions on beans, chickpeas, peas and lentils.
The second edition of this webinar series examines the chickpea outlook for India, Australia, Africa and Russia.
What is behind the country’s renewed appetite for a forgotten food staple?
More beans were seeded this year than last, but adverse weather impacted yields and grain size.
The global pulse industry mourns the sudden passing of former GPC President and Hakan Agro founder and chairman Hakan Bahceci.
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.
AGT Poortman Dennis Sivyer talks about his experience sourcing product during the coronavirus outbreak.
A top pulse industry leader embarked on a demanding fitness regime to make believers out of skeptics.
Snow and rain made for a messy harvest in the major dry bean growing regions.
A pilot program is in the works for 2020.
GPC reports on the country’s recently harvested pea and chickpea crops.
How weather and market access issues set the stage for this year’s crop.
It’s the best thing that happened to chickpeas, says Google … with the possible exception of hummus.
Inconsistent standards, zero tolerances and widespread misconceptions: the GPC’s MRL Committee has its hands full.
Good production offsets first crop losses.
A delegation of high-ranking officials from Pakistan's Plant Protection Department traveled to Ethiopia.
By Shyam Narsaria, Ceo, Arvee International Pte Ltd.
By Martin Chidwick
By G. Chandrashekhar, Global Agribusiness & Commodities Market Specialist
By Boubaker Ben-Belhassen, Trade and Markets Division, Un Food & Agriculture Organization (Fao)
By G. Chandrashekhar, Global Agribusiness and Commodities Market Specialist
By Zirack Andrew, National Coordinator of Tanzania, Pulses Network in Dar ES Salaam, Tanzania
By Faisal Anis Majeed Bombi’s Group
By Joanna Kane-Potaka Director, External Relations and Strategic Marketing ICRISAT – International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics
By Jamuna Prakash, Gordon Bacon and Laurette Dube
By G. Chandrashekhar
By David Lever, AGT Foods, Africa
By Jonathan Waters Llb, Llm, Mciarb, Barrister General Counsel, the Grain and Feed Trade Association
By Dr. Raj Bhandari MD Director of Boutique Foods and Technical Resource for Developing Operational Protocols for Community Management of Acute Malnutrition in India
By Shyam Narsaria CEO, Arvee International Pte Ltd.
By Martin Chidwick Red River Global Ingredients
By Nidhi Nath Srinivas Chief Marketing Officer, NCDEX
By Cindy Benjamin
Andrew Jacobs, London GPC IYP Oversight Group / FAO IYP Steering Committee / UK Pulse Promotion Group
By Martin Chidwick Agrimonde, Cana
By G. Chandrashekhar
By Laurette Dubé and Gordon Bacon
By Brian Clancey Editor, STAT Publishing
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By Boubaker BEN BELHASSEN Director, Trade and Markets Division UN Food & Agriculture Organization (FAO)
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Abubakar Umaru of Nigerian agricultural data-sharing platform, Agridata Point Limited on the importance of timely data, Nigeria’s cowpea trade, and the lifting of the 2015 bean export ban.
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.
Radjek Hojda, Managing Director for international trade and sales at HARS Foods, discusses the climate challenges that have hampered yields and the prospects for this year’s improved harvest.
Shyam Narsaria, CEO of Arvee International and head of OATA Myanmar, talks to Luke Wilkinson about the upcoming pulse seedings, black matpe stocks, and how pigeon pea prices are behaving.
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.
Sunil Patwari, Managing Director at Singapore-based Seasons Overseas talks to Sonia Sharma about the importance of collaboration, emerging African markets and developing the Pulse Atlas.
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.
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
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.
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.
Chef, author and teacher Jenny Chandler, chatted to Luke Wilkinson about the joy of teaching kids to cook, her unending love for pulses and the potential of British fava beans.
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.
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.
Arbaza’s senior global account manager, Pietro Schisler, reflects on Brazil’s dry bean production and exports for 2022, emerging Brazilian plant-based food brands and his expectations for the future.
Felipe Sandoval is the general director of BeGrait. Ahead of his analyst role at the Americas Pulses Congress, Luke Wilkinson chatted to him about why information is the key to good business.
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.
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.
Paola Duncan, co-founder of international pulse and grain traders Orionsea, chatted with Luke Wilkinson about the importance of the Chinese market and how high commodity prices are squeezing pulse acreage.
Kira Nash interviews Mattia Pedon about Pedon Group’s humanitarian work and the importance and benefits of giving back.
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.
Viterra is a multi-national agricultural commodity business that is active worldwide through acquisitions and growth. In terms of volume, it is one of the largest pulse handlers worldwide. As an origin-focused business, Viterra’s model is built around ports and railhead assets at the point of origin. Will Watchorn is Global Head of Pulses and has over two decades of trading experience. Jens Harder caught up with him last week to get his insight on the pulses market as it stands.
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.
Jesse Sam caught up with the import/export manager of Memisoglu to get her outlook on the Turkish pulses market this year.
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.
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.
Pulse Canada is a national association that represents the growers, processors, and exporters of peas, beans, lentils, chickpeas, and faba beans. Ahead of the upcoming Pulses 22 convention, Kirsten Provan spoke to Greg Cherewyk, President of Pulse Canada, about the 25 by 25 strategy, the current demand for Canadian grown pulses, and opportunities for growth in the industry.
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.
Stephen Edkins is CEO of the DCX Group, a digital platform that’s bringing transparency and trust to the global trade in agricultural commodities. Jesse Sam spoke to him ahead of Pulses 22, where the company will introduce its new platform, DCX Pulses.
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.
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.
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
Ahead of the upcoming harvest, Luke Wilkinson chatted to the CEO of Aliansa, David Larios, about starting from zero carryover and what the future looks like for Mexican chickpeas.
Kira Nash caught up with Mattia to discuss the situation of the pulse market in Italy.
The CEO of Samba Foods gives the GPC an in-depth look into the Brazilian market and the inner workings of his company.
Tony Dever of Australia's iSeeds spoke to Madaline Dunn about navigating turbulent times, his positive outlook on the pulses industry and his decision to establish a business focused solely on pulses.
Arab India Spices is one the world’s largest pulses processors. Based in Ajman (UAE), the company exports to over 56 countries around the world and has been at the vanguard of the pulses sector in the Middle East since 1986. Jesse Sam spoke to Harish Tahiliani, Group MD, about his leadership of the company and its current operations.
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.
The head of Fazenda Nova Geração spoke to Luke Wilkinson on how she’s dealing with fierce competition from soy and corn, the aftermath of drought and a potential fertilizer shortage.
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.
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.
The company develops specialist plant proteins which it supplies to food producers. Jesse Sam spoke to the pair in January.
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.
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.
Kira Nash spoke with Carlo Scazzola, president of Italian brokers Agras Pulses, which was established in 1984 as part of Agras group and deals largely in pulse exports into Italy, about Italian consumption, export issues and the intricacies of the canning industry.
Jesse Sam caught up with Rajendren in early 2022 to get his perspective on a turbulent time for Sri Lanka.
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.
Luke Wilkinson spoke to Montserrat about the benefits of a well-placed business, her pride in the products of her region and how EU subsidies have promoted pulses among its hard-working farmers.
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.
Kira Nash spoke with Candy Willett from US-based Steele & Company about the US pulse market, export trends and demand, the removal of EU tariffs, and what 2022 has to offer.
Umang Bagaria, co-founder and director of Mandala Trading, one of Pulses 2022's sponsors, met with Madaline Dunn to talk about the business' roots and how staying excited about business is the key to growth and success.
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.
“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.”
Kira Nash spoke to Kyle Hinrichs of Hinrichs Trading Company about their recent acquisition by Ardent Mills, the state of the chickpea industry and what exciting innovation the future holds for pulses in value-added.
Kira Nash caught up with Kelle Horn of Pacific Rim Shipbrokers about her business and the implications of the global shipping crisis on trade.
Luke Wilkinson spoke to Branko Pavic, Import/Export Manager, and Sebastian Pavic, Sales Manager, about Chile’s post-quarantine overstock, chickpea mayonnaise and the ready-to-eat revolution.
"We struggle with the idea that healthy food is expensive.. Healthy food should be a right for everyone. The way we solved the price issue was with something which, as scientists, was literally right in front of our eyes: to just use waste - because that way we’re solving environmental, sustainability and price issues, so it was a win-win."
The Villafañe sisters, at the head of Argencrops, talk to Luke Wilkinson about beans, brand new markets, and the trials and tribulations of working in Argentina’s remote production hub.
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.
With a population of over 220 million — the fifth largest in the world — Pakistan is one of the most significant importers of pulses in the world.
Kira Nash chatted with Giovanni De Angelis about ANICAV’s work and mission and got his overview of the canning market as it stands.
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.
Daniel Plaza Bonilla is an Agricultural Engineer and the leader of LegSapiens, a project with pulses at its heart, aimed at increasing farm crop yield and profitability. He chatted with Luke Wilkinson about the benefits of mulch, and how rotating pulse crops with soy can increase your yield up to 15%.
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.
Mert Hazar is the Director of Arbel’s import and export trading business, putting him in charge of one of the most significant pulses trading operations in Turkey.
Founded more than fifty years ago, ETG is an agricultural conglomerate now operating in over forty countries around the world. Kirsten Provan spoke to ETG’s CEO, Rav Kapoor, to get a better understanding of the company’s aims and find out his thoughts on the current pulse market.
Kira Nash spoke to Morten Guldager about his work in arbitration, consultancy, and meditation for the pulse industry. In light of the shipping crisis, Morten discusses the intricacies of being in the middle and what he has learned from his life in the industry.
Kanish Gupta is Co-Founder of Pilk, a plant-based milk start-up based in Mumbai, India.
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.
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.
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.
Kira Nash spoke with Carlo Suy, the recently retired former head of Belgian and international brand Casibeans to discuss the company’s history and the highlights and challenges of his career in pulses.
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.
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.
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.
Kira Nash had an in-depth conversation with Samuel Peck, who has a long history in the pulses industry and now works at Jack’s Bean International, a network of three processing companies in the United States that specializes in beans and popcorn.
This week, Luke Wilkinson chatted to Gonzalo about his life in pulses, changing tastes, and the present and future of the Spanish 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.
Sergio Rafaelli, general manager of Wenstrade SA, has held 5 Presidency terms at the Argentine Chamber of Pulses and is an Executive Member of the GPC. In an interview with Ana Krepp, he reflects on a life spent in the industry and shares some wisdom.
Andy Bury, a pulses trader at Frontier Agriculture, talks about UK pulse production, this year’s crops, and the slow but steady progress of the fava bean ahead of Monday’s EU webinar, where he will be a panellist.
This week, Lara Gilmour chatted to Stéphane Picolo of Vegedry, a new project by GPC Member Company CIACAM, which involves milling flours from French pulses in a new factory at their site in Vitrolles, France.
New York-based Rule Breaker is a range of brownies, blondies and snack bites all made with chickpeas as the first ingredient. Every product they make is allergen-free, preservative-free, vegan, and certified kosher and free from GMOs.
Hodmedod’s co-founder and fava bean enthusiast Nick Saltmarsh on the fragility of food supply chains and why pulses hold the key to a more sustainable future.
“Pet food trends tend to follow human demands,” Edwards said. The new plant will have a 300k MT/year processing capability.
How Russian exporters have fared with lifting of the export ban into India.
We chatted to Sudhakar Tomar about the India Middle East Agro Trade Industry & Investment Forum (IMEA-TIIF), of which he is President, and his outlook for the future of pulses.
With decades of experience in pulses trading, Felipe Sandoval of BeGrait is a true authority on the industry.
What experience teaches us: How someone with 24 years in the business deals with crises
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.
In advance of his presentation at the GPC’s Ask the Experts South America, we chatted with Esteban Davila of JM Grain.
Pedro Cortes of Akila group on leveraging their global network in a crisis and the outlook for this year's Brazilian bean crop.
The director of Rajat Agro Commodities on how this tool can help India control pulse prices.
The head of Rathnam Brothers on India’s decision to lift quantitative restrictions on pigeon peas, black matpe and moong.
With a hundred years of history and tradition behind it, the company looks beyond the COVID-19 pandemic to the future of Spain’s pulse industry.
The General Manager of Comercializadora de Granos Los Arbolitos shares some insight into the Mexican yellow bean market.
Aggarwal Impex’s founder believes the algorithm-based allocation of import quotas for pulses could mark the beginning of a more transparent system.
The managing director for Arab India Spices on how his company reacted to the pandemic.
The international commodities broker says India is a long way from attaining pulse self-sufficiency.
Star Agri’s long-term goal is to become the biggest innovation-led agri-tech company in the world.
As the new year gets underway, we reflect on how far the global pulse industry has come with the former GPC president.
With processing units running below capacity, the South India pulse trader and importer argues for opening up the market.
JLV Agro’s director reflects on 2020 and looks ahead to 2021
Following the challenges of the past two campaigns, ADM’s Vice President for Global Wholesome Ingredients looks ahead to 2021.
The Agronegocios del Norte president explains how a variety of climate factors, from severe drought to early frosts, have dramatically altered previous production estimates.
STATPub’s founder tells the story behind his celebrated ag news website and talks lentils and about his participation at Pulses 2.0.
Mr. Awad provides GPC readers with a breakdown of Russia’s expanding pulse planted acreage.
The Dutch company is using cutting edge technology to find new and better ways to incorporate pulses into food industries around the world.
The CEO of a leading brokerage firm dealing in pulses from the Black Sea region weighs in on what to expect in 2020-21.
How the world’s top pulse market is dealing with the coronavirus pandemic.
The early scoop on this year’s pulse crops from one of Canada’s leading pulse processors and exporters.
With India’s withdrawal from the market, Tanzania’s pulse industry looks to its roots to secure its future.
Over the next four years, Canada will invest $153 million in plant protein R&D.
A rundown of the region’s pulse production courtesy of UkrAgroConsult’s Sergey Feofilov.
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