At Pulses 25, we honored the trailblazers shaping a stronger, dynamic future for the industry. This year’s awards spotlighted organizations and associations whose commitment to progress is transforming the way we grow, process, and consume pulses.

For the third year in a row, the apex body for the global pulses trade will award companies or organizations it feels has excelled in the areas of innovation and sustainability.

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.

Join the Pulses 25 Online Roadshow and learn how the Pulses 25 conference can help boost your sales, expand your network, and much more!

Learn more about how to nominate a company. Final Nomination Submittal Date: January 16, 2025.

We’re always excited to see the new developments coming out of the pulse industry as research and technology combine to bring pulses into the future of food. This article rounds up the latest innovations that have caught our attention.

Fabumin and Ebro Ingredients were the respective recipients of the GPC’s Sustainability Leadership and Innovation Awards, which were given for the second year at Pulses 24 in New Delhi on February 16.

From AI and blockchain to machine learning… Deepak Pareek is an authority on all things AgTech. Ahead of his speech at Pulses 24, he chats to Michelle Dennis on India’s digital revolution.

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 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.

Learn more about how to nominate a company. Winners will be announced at Pulses 24. Final Nomination Submittal Date: January 3, 2024.

From faba bean cereal to plant-based crab cakes, we’ve rounded up the top innovations in pulses from this year’s ANUGA in Cologne, Germany from October 7-11, 2023.

At the recent Pulses 23 convention held in Sydney, Australia, the Global Pulse Confederation (GPC) announced the winners of its inaugural awards the Golden Chickpea Innovation Award and Green Pea Sustainability Leadership Award.

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.

Luke Wilkinson speaks to pioneering biotech start-up Plantae Bioscience about the tech triumvirate set to revolutionize yellow pea genetics and the challenges and opportunities of gene editing.

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.

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.

Innovation was everywhere at SIAL 2022! Check out our pick of some of the coolest and most delicious new pulse-based products we discovered at the event.

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.

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.

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.

Food systems transformation is vital in a world faced with a growing population and food insecurity. Food tech innovation is a key component of feeding the future but it's just one piece of the puzzle.

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.

The GPCYP is launching its inaugural Internship Program in September 2022, designed to educate young industry newcomers on pulses for a sustainable planet.

We’re looking forward to seeing you all at Pulses 22 in under 10 days and are excited to share with you the official convention program. Packed full of panels featuring some of the biggest industry players and plenty of opportunities to network and catch up, Pulses 22 marks a wonderful return to in-person events.

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.

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.

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

The senior IPGA member discusses the association’s five-year exim policy, which calls for “unrestricted imports and exports with a rider”.

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 healthcare-worker-turned-entrepreneur talks about the inspirations and innovations behind her plant-based bars made with local Canadian ingredients

Last week event organizers created a virtual space for leading experts to share the latest developments in this growing sector

The global pulse industry mourns the sudden passing of former GPC President and Hakan Agro founder and chairman Hakan Bahceci.

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By Sridhar Iriventi Co-Founder and Director, Gobhaarati Agro Industries & Services Pvt Ltd.

We caught up with Antonina Skylarenko, president of the Ukrainian Pulse and Soybean Association to get the scoop on the country’s bold moves in 2025 — a fresh soybean-pulse alliance, new trade doors opening with China, and the outlook for pulse acres in the region.

Kathy La Macchia, General Manager at the Grains and Legumes Nutrition Council on the pulse snack revolution, ‘powerhouse’ lupins, and why Aussie institutions should make room for pulses.

Kathy La Macchia, General Manager at the Grains & Legumes Nutrition Council speaks to Sonia Sharma about the Australian pulses market, objectives of the Council and innovation within the industry.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Kira Nash caught up with Mattia to discuss the situation of the pulse market in Italy.

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 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.

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.

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

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.

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.

This week, Madaline Dunn chatted to Brendan McKeegan, co-founder and director of Australian Plant Proteins (APP), about plant protein projections, innovative tech and APP’s commitment to sustainability.

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.

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 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.

Following the challenges of the past two campaigns, ADM’s Vice President for Global Wholesome Ingredients looks ahead to 2021.

The global head of Bühler’s pulses and local grains business segment talks about the innovation taking place around pulses and why it is vital to everyone’s future.

The Dutch company is using cutting edge technology to find new and better ways to incorporate pulses into food industries around the world.

The company’s vice president for pea and new proteins talks pulses in the age of plant-based foods.

Over the next four years, Canada will invest $153 million in plant protein R&D.