Price concerns, acreage shifts, and stiff competition from southern neighbors/
Sizing up the 2025 US dry bean season

Sam Peck of Jack’s Bean International shares his take on this year’s US dry bean seedings—from planting intentions and market headwinds to tariff tensions and mounting pressure from South American producers.

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!

Dry Beans Market Update/
Macau Pulses Congress panel recordings

Our experts take an in-depth look at the main dry bean producers, covering supply and demand information, pricing and market behavior.

Argentina Pulses Update/
GPC members-only webinar

Join GPC’s members-only event, the Argentina Pulses Update on Wednesday, August 21st at 12pm GMT. Learn more about the 2024 dry bean harvest, the economic situation & logistics, the dry pea and chickpea planting, and much more!

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.

Americas Pulses Congress/
Attendee List

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

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

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.

Commercial benefits & valuable information/
Hector de Luna on why he’s attending the Americas Pulses Congress

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.

Argentina Roundtable/
Recording Now Available to GPC members!

The recording of the Argentina Roundtable is now available to GPC members only! Catch up on all you’ve missed from this dynamic webinar covering Argentina’s dry bean production

The outlook for Canada’s 2022 pulse crops/
Acreages are down but production set to increase on last year

In this report, Dario Bard speaks to members of the Canadian pulse industry for an overview of the 2022 crop, touching on acreages, production estimates and price as well as the factors currently affecting the region.

The Ukraine war and the pulses industry/
GPC members share insights

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

GPC Coverage/
USDBC Bean Harvest 2021 Webinar

The webinar covered Michigan, California, Minnesota and North Dakota, Rocky Mountain and Nebraska.

Market Update/
Turkish farmers and traders respond to government’s chickpea restrictions

Market Update/
China requires foreign food manufacturers to be registered by January 1, 2022

Self-registration ends on October 31, 2021.

The CSCA Convention 2021/
Day 1

The GPC covered the CSCA’s Pulse and Special Crops Convention 2021 on September 8 and 9, 2021.

DW Sturt & Co/
August 12 US Dry Bean Report

DW Sturt & Co are renowned in the pulses industry for their in-depth reports on North American dry beans.

The climate challenge/
Drought Causes Dry Bean Production To Fall In Brazil

The second Brazilian bean harvest of 2021 is already in its final stretch and has presented several obstacles for producers, including severe droughts and increased competition from corn.

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The Global Pulse Confederation’s First Ever Ask the Experts: South America

Event is scheduled for July 29, 2021.

Market Update/
Report on Argentina’s 2021 Dry Bean Crop

With the harvest all but wrapped, CLERA shares its observations on beans that have arrived at processing plants.

GPC Pulses 2.1/
Event Link is Now Active!

Join us at the largest virtual event for the global pulse industry!

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/
Mexico's Fall/Winter Crop 2021

BeGrait's Felipe Sandoval updates yellow bean and chickpea production figures.

The situation on the ground/
A look at Eta’s and Iota’s impact on Central America’s dry bean sector

The two category 4 hurricanes hit the region in November just as bean crops were nearing harvest.

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.

GPC Pulses 2.0/
Black Beans Panel

During the initial onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, black bean consumption spiked as panicked consumers cleared out store shelves ahead of national lockdowns.

GPC Pulses 2.0/
White Beans Global Outlook

Watch the recording of this session now on the Pulse Pod!

GPC Pulses 2.0/
Red and Speckled Beans Panel

Demand for red and speckled beans is presently strong, but is this a short- or long-term phenomena?

Market Update/
CLERA Report on Argentina’s Dry Bean Harvest

Dry conditions resulted in below average yields and smaller caliber sizes across all bean classes.

Market Update/
Argentina’s 2020 Dry Bean Harvest

More beans were seeded this year than last, but adverse weather impacted yields and grain size.

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/
Brazil Struggles to Boost Dry Bean Exports in 2019/20/

High corn prices and adverse weather have kept Brazil from expanding its bean area.

Pulse Production/
A Global Perspective

What the data tells us about current trends and what the future might hold for pulses.

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.

GPC and IGC/
High-Level International MOU Spotlights the Health, Nutritional and Environmental Values of Pulses

Under the MOU, the Global Pulse Confederation and the International Grains Council agree to share information and explore other opportunities for collaboration

Market Update/
Mexico Crop Report: November 2019

Mexico has two growing cycles: the spring-summer cycle, when practically all of Mexico’s dry beans are grown, and the fall-winter cycle, when its chickpea crop is produced together with a smaller dry bean crop than in the spring-summer cycle.

The impact of drought/
Turkey’s 2019 Pulse Harvest

Drought conditions impacted this year’s crop yields.

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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As the U.S. dry bean harvest picks up, GPC checks in on the top Great Northern bean growing state.

Market Update/
Canada’s Pulse Crops, January 10, 2019

Rains are slowing the combines and eroding the quality of the pulse crops still out in the fields.

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Harvest of the third and final crop of 2018/19 is underway.

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With the pulse harvest well underway, GPC checked in with the Northern Pulse Growers Association.

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StatCan releases its first yield and production forecasts.

Tanzania’s 2019/
The harvesting of pulse crops is underway in the East African nation

The harvesting of pulse crops is underway in the East African nation of Tanzania.

Market Update/
A Look at Argentina’s 2019 Dry Bean Crop

Harvest dragged on into mid-August, well beyond the traditional window, due to weather delays at both planting and harvest.

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For the week ending September 1st, the dry pea and lentil harvests continued to advance, and the dry bean harvest got underway.

Market Update/
Preview of Mexico’s Kabuli Chickpea Planting

A month ahead of planting, experts weigh in on what to expect from Mexico’s chickpea crop.

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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.

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

Argentinian beans, chickpeas and peas/
7 questions with Horacio Fragola

The founder of Alicampo on the impact of the disastrous bean crop and why the situation is brighter for chickpeas and peas this year.

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.

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.

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.

‘We’re seeing a lentil renaissance in the US’/
Jeff Van Pevenage on Columbia Grain’s new retail range

Jeff Van Pevenage discusses Columbia Grain’s retail pulse range, Balanced Bushel, the evolution of the pet food market, and why lentils could become the truck drivers’ new favorite snack

‘There’s a global insecurity affecting the entire supply chain’/
Arbaza’s Pietro Schisler looks ahead to 2023

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.

The USDBC’s Alejandro Leloir/
“Trade relationships across the Americas are based on years of friendship”

In the lead up to his panelist role in Cancun, Alejandro Leloir chatted with Luke Wilkinson about the US pulse harvest and the strong commercial relationship between the US and Latin America.

Argentina’s 2022 dry bean harvest/
An in-depth update on white and colored bean crops from Desdelsur

With the dry bean harvest now wrapped up in Argentina, fears about yields have been confirmed. Dario Bard caught up with Matias Macera & Marcelo Soto from Desdelsur to get the lowdown.

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.

An interview with Rebecca Bratter/
Global industry unity in the face of unprecedented challenges is critical

Kira Nash spoke with Rebecca Bratter from the US Dry Bean Council about the Council’s recent challenges and triumphs and about the past, present, and future of the dry bean industry.

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.

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.

Even after a difficult year, the future is bright for US pulses/
An Interview with Steele & Company’s Candy Willett

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.

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.”

David Lever from AGT Foods Africa/
South Africa’s pulses consumption and next year’s harvest

With the Crops Estimate Committee (CEC) predicting a fruitful harvest for South Africa next summer, Kirsten Provan spoke to David Lever from AGT Foods Africa to find out what this means for the industry.

An interview with Carlo Suy/
The company’s history and the highlights and challenges of his career in pulses

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.

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

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Arbaza’s senior global account manager on Brazil’s dry bean production and exports, and his expectations for the future.

Playing a club sport/
Dan Sturt on why he’ll never retire from the pulses industry

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.

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.

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

Talking Pulses in Mexico/
An Interview with Felipe Sandoval from BeGrait

Back in June at the Pulses 2019 Convention in Rio, BeGrait CEO Felipe Sandoval sat down with us to talk pulses in Mexico. Following an overview of the country’s dry bean and chickpea growing seasons, he recapped the spring-summer dry bean harvest and explained how low chickpea prices would see a drastic reduction in the chickpea area this fall-winter season.

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As Canada’s New Crop Comes In, Quality is a Concern/
An Interview with Marcos Mosnaim of Globeways Canada Inc.

The early scoop on this year’s pulse crops from one of Canada’s leading pulse processors and exporters.

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Chuck Penner/
Canada’s 2019 Pulse Crops

LeftField Commodity Research’s founder shares his expert analysis on the production and market prospects for this year’s crop.

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