February 10 marked World Pulses Day 2025 under the theme "Pulses: Bringing diversity to agrifood systems". From Ukraine to Myanmar and Perú to Singapore, here's a roundup of events from various places.

We launch our series on emerging players with the Nigerian AYB, a local, underutilized crop offering a dense nutritional profile. It shows promise to boost food security, presents significant protein extraction potential, and thrives in poor soil and climate conditions. Food scientist Queeneth Onwuka, currently pursuing her postgraduate degree at the Federal University of Technology, Minna, shares insights from her research, while providing a glimpse into the Nigerian pulse market.

On World Soil Day, it's worth highlighting how pulses are revolutionizing sustainable agriculture through their remarkable ability to transform agricultural land into powerful carbon sinks.

The e-Samridhi Portal, facilitated by Nafed and the National Cooperative Consumers' Federation of India, offers farmers a seamless process for registration, sales, and direct payments for their tur dal produce.

At GPC, we know that pulses are key to creating a sustainable future. This year, we’re headed to COP28 to drive the message home, getting involved at various events throughout the week.

Codex Alimentarius turns 60 this year and on its anniversary, GPC and Gafta reflect on its importance in the context of global food security and international trade.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

GPC members reflect on Gordon’s legacy of leadership and wish him well as he moves on.

Produce More. Eat More. Live More.

The Chairman of Poortman officially retired at the end of October.

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.

COVID-19 Pandemic Impact on Food Security

A top pulse industry leader embarked on a demanding fitness regime to make believers out of skeptics.

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

GPC and the International Trade Centre agree to collaborate on sustainable socio-economic development in the pulse sector.

Inconsistent standards, zero tolerances and widespread misconceptions: the GPC’s MRL Committee has its hands full.

By Martin Chidwick

By Boubaker Ben-Belhassen, Trade and Markets Division, Un Food & Agriculture Organization (Fao)

By Gordon Bacon

By Joanna Kane-Potaka Director, External Relations and Strategic Marketing ICRISAT – International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics

By Meeta Mathur Head of Health and Nutrition Department, Fight Hunger Foundation

By Boubaker Ben-Belhassen Director, Trade & Markets Division, United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (Fao)

By David Lever, AGT Foods, Africa

BRAZILIAN Statement on Subitem 18.8: World Pulses Day

By Martin Chidwick Red River Global Ingredients

By Dr. Ashok Vishandass

By Boubaker BEN BELHASSEN Director, Trade and Markets Division UN Food & Agriculture Organization (FAO)

From our defining role as a facilitator of trade, business and market information, to being part of the climate solution: a glimpse into the new GPC head’s vision – and a bit of the man behind the title.

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

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.

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.

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.

“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.”

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.

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.