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Huawei Yin at Qingdao Pulses Congress/
Turning pulses into higher-value ingredients

Pulses are moving beyond traditional food applications as advances in processing open new possibilities for protein, starch, fiber and other functional ingredients. The President of Yantai T. Full Biotech examined how deeper processing and evolving demand for plant-based products are creating new value across the pulse supply chain.

Logistics and Kazakhstan reshape global supply flows/
Lentils Panel at Qingdao Pulses Congress

Ample supplies are keeping lentil prices under pressure, but logistics, weather and shifting sourcing patterns are creating new uncertainties across major markets. This panel assessed the outlook for red and green lentils, highlighting Kazakhstan’s growing role in China and Turkey, abundant North American supply and the challenges facing exporters as freight volatility disrupts established trade flows.

Zhang Xiaoming at Qingdao Pulses Congress/
China’s shrinking bean crop points to rising import dependence

China’s bean production is on a long-term downward trend, with competing crops and changing growing conditions putting pressure on domestic supply. Zhang of Yian County Huifeng Agricultural Products assessed the 2026 crop and its implications for China’s bean market.

Meng Weihua at Qingdao Pulses Congress/
China’s pulse trade data — and where suppliers are gaining ground

China’s pulse trade is undergoing a significant shift, with changing supply origins, expanding market access and evolving demand reshaping the outlook across key commodities. The Managing Director of Nanjing Bonagro highlighted the latest trade trends and the growing opportunities — and challenges — for suppliers targeting the Chinese market.

Pulses Price Report/
Members-Only Access

We offer all our members a weekly update on the latest pulse prices for red and green lentils, yellow peas, desi & kabuli chickpeas, green peas, black matpe, and pigeon peas.

Qingdao Pulses Congress 2026/
All panel presentations

Get fresh insights straight from Qingdao! Catch up on the Shipping & Logistics discussion and the commodity sessions covering chickpeas, lentils, dry peas, beans and mung beans, with perspectives from key producing, trading and consuming markets, and a strong China focus. Only for GPC members.

Qingdao Pulses Congress 2026/
Keynote presentations are available

Take an exclusive look at the ideas and perspectives that took center stage in Qingdao. Explore keynote presentations offering insights into China’s macroeconomic and agricultural landscape, pulse trade and market access, from leading voices across and beyond the pulses industry.

Australia's desi chickpea crop in focus/
A dry start, late rain, and a fight to beat ABARES' forecast

In the latest look at Australia's 2026/27 winter pulse season, we dig into the desi chickpea crop — the production picture, the planting issues that shaped it, and what it means for exporters, complete with insider insights from Pulse Atlas data and key industry voices.

India looks for resilience/
GPC and Consumer Affairs discuss supply, policy and trade

Is El Niño really a threat? Can India keep imports flowing? Could regulation adapt when key supplies tighten? How can consumption grow? How can GPC engage more effectively with the world's largest pulse market? Resilience emerged as the common thread in a conversation that underscored the value of closer alignment between industry leaders and policymakers in shaping the path ahead.

China's yellow pea imports in focus/
Russia, Canada, and the race to supply the world's biggest buyer

In the latest instalment of our exclusive China series, we dig into China's yellow pea imports — the global production picture, this year’s supply pressure points, and what it all means for traders, complete with insider insights from key industry voices.

India's pulse season isn't decided yet/
Why rain could matter more than tariffs

Binod Agarwal of SGR Group shares his outlook for India's kharif crop. He talks through production prospects, the impact of delayed rains, and the likelihood of key tariff changes over the months to come.

China's 2026 pulse market, decoded/
The signals every exporter should be watching

We sat down to chat with David Chen of Nanjing Bonagro to get an exclusive, comprehensive picture of the Chinese market. We discussed the impact of El Niño, import outlook for 2026, and what to expect from a domestic production hit by acreage drops and downsized yields.

China imposes tariff on Canadian pea starch/
Dry pea trade holds firm—for now

China has announced a preliminary tariff on Canadian pea starch, reigniting questions about the durability of the Canada-China pea trade thaw. But with whole pea exports holding steady and industry voices split on the tariff's true motive, the picture is more complicated than it appears.

More pulses, a healthier heart/
New findings strengthen the case for higher intakes

170 g a day of peas, lentils, chickpeas and beans are linked to a significant reduction in the chances of developing hypertension, a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease—the world's leading cause of premature death, according to the WHO. With more than 1.4 billion people affected worldwide, the findings might support future dietary guidelines and public health policies encouraging higher pulse consumption.

The Kwimba model/
How coordinated intervention can boost pulse production

A chickpea program in Tanzania is providing farmers with seed, mechanization, extension services and market support. Early results suggest the initiative is improving access to inputs while also reshaping the local seed market.

Berlin Climate Mobility Forum 2026/
50+ countries endorsed a landmark resilience framework

A major milestone for global climate adaptation was reached last week as governments, development institutions and private-sector leaders advanced a shared, coordinated approach to supporting communities facing increasing climate risks. GPC CEO Ryan Perkins was among the speakers at the event.

Super El Niño 2026/
Can crops ride out the heavy wave coming their way?

Global players assess the preparations and potential impact of a so-called ‘super El Niño’ in 2026. From India’s plans for protecting supply to unpredictability in the US bean states and how Australia may sidestep the drought with punctual winter seedings, the race to stay ahead of the weather is underway — and no major pulse-producing region will be untouched by the challenge.

French pulses 2026/
Demand headwinds and record supply across yellow peas and faba beans

French pulses enter the 2026 harvest campaign on contrasting paths. Yellow peas are facing softer demand from both feed and food sectors despite stabilising production, while faba beans continue to benefit from strong yields after a record-supply year that pressured prices but found willing buyers. Cyril Gallien of RAGT Seeds reviews the outlook for both markets as harvest approaches.

Kabuli Chickpeas Panel at Pulses 26/
Larger crops meet shifting quality dynamics

For global kabulis, expectations of larger supplies from North America and Russia are colliding with open questions around quality, sizing, and demand across key origins. The result is a market outlook that remains difficult to read.

Food Innovation Panel at Pulses 26/
Protein, wellness and technology drive the next wave of pulse innovation

From ingredient advances to AI-powered solutions, pulses are finding new opportunities beyond their traditional applications. At the same time, consumer demand for nutrition, functionality and transparency continues to influence product development across the value chain.

Desi Chickpeas Panel at Pulses 26/
Weather risks meet a more balanced global market

Production uncertainty in Australia, stable demand in India and growing contributions from alternative origins are reshaping the outlook for desis, creating a market that appears better supplied and less volatile than in recent years.

Mung Beans panel at Pulses 26/
New origins reshape a growing market

The global mung bean sector continues to find new avenues for growth, supported by expanding production across multiple origins, evolving trade relationships and rising demand in key consuming markets. Weather risks, regulatory changes and logistics, however, remain important considerations.

Pigeon Peas & Urad Panel at Pulses 26/
Supply growth meets uncertain demand

Global pigeon pea and urad markets appear adequately supplied in the near term, but weather risks, government policies, trade flows and demand recovery in India will remain key factors shaping prices and market direction in the months ahead.

Dry Peas Panel at Pulses 26/
Demand takes center stage in a well-supplied market

As global dry pea supplies expand, market attention is increasingly turning to demand prospects in major destinations such as China and India, as well as the competitive position of key exporting origins.

Rune-Christoffer Dragsdahl, Sid Mehta & Vijay Iyengar at Pulses 26/
“Towards pulses-friendly government policies across the world: Learnings from Denmark and Danish plant-based diplomacy”

A new wave of government-backed plant-based policies could create significant long-term growth opportunities for the pulse sector, speakers argued during a keynote discussion at Pulses 26.

Pulses drive sustainable nutrition goals in the updated Planetary Health Diet/
The new EAT–Lancet index highlights lentils, beans, peas and chickpeas

A new scientific tool designed to measure adherence to the latest Planetary Health Diet recommendations reinforces the growing importance of pulses among the key food groups — for both human and planetary wellbeing.

GPC Awards at Pulses 26/
PURIS and Ardent Mills were recognised for their innovation and sustainability impact

From next-generation pea protein applications to regenerative chickpea programs and smarter shipping solutions, this year’s winners reflected the growing diversity of innovation shaping the future of pulses.

Canadian pea and lentils in 2026/
China reopens, India is calling, and ample seedings despite carry-in concerns

We sat down with Marlene Boersch of Mercantile Consulting Venture to get her read on the direction of Canadian peas and lentils. She talked about the consequences of the war in Iran, surprisingly high Canadian acres in the face of strong stocks, and why she expects more stability from China after a cessation of economic hostilities.

Pulses 26 recap/
GPC & USA Pulses brought together the pulse value chain to discuss challenges and opportunities shaping today’s global landscape

Supply volatility, pressure on prices and shifting demand patterns dominated the discussions at the industry’s leading international gathering, once again placing pulses at the center of the conversation around global trade, food security and the future of our food systems.

Canadian peas eye Mexico/
A blueprint for resilient trade

After the contraction of the Indian and Chinese markets exposed the risks of buyer concentration, the Canadian yellow pea industry is pivoting toward a more stable horizon. By leveraging the scale of Mexico’s massive feed sector and the structural advantages of CUSMA, exporters are defining a new model for diversified trade.

European Commission released preliminary field peas projections for MY 2026/27/
Regional shifts emerge

Production is set to edge lower, as cutbacks in key origins are partially offset by gains in smaller areas.

Ukraine’s yellow pea trade disrupted/
When price stops being enough

Ukrainian yellow peas are struggling to secure demand. As buyers prioritize reliability over headline price, this season reveals a deeper shift in global trade dynamics — where logistics, policy shocks, and origin competition are redefining what makes an origin viable.

“Exporting became too unpredictable”/
A deep-dive into US yellow peas and chickpeas in 2025/26

Cameron Underwood, Pulse Merchant for Columbia Grain International, breaks down the US yellow pea and chickpea trade during a turbulent year. He discusses expectations for upcoming seedings, and explores the ways shuttered food aid programmes, Asian trade barriers, and a booming pet food sector reshaped the US pulse market this year.

EU regulatory squeeze/
How will Egypt and Argentina recalibrate their white bean trade?

As the European Union prepares to significantly tighten its inspection regime for imported agri-food products, white bean exporters from two of the world's key supplying origins are navigating a landscape defined by stricter compliance demands, rising production costs, and intensifying competition for EU market share. We sat with experts to map the pressure points and the plays ahead.

Pulse Atlas in focus/
LRKB acres in the Americas to rise in 2026

After turbulent years of supply swings, climate catastrophes, and rock-bottom prices, light red kidney beans (LRKB) acres in the US and Argentina look set to climb in 2026 — but rising natural gas costs caused by the Iranian conflict may squeeze European canning, tightening margins and dampening demand.

Tanzanian pulses get an investment boost/
One acre, 10,000 farmers, and a bold bet on chickpeas

Tanzania is turning chickpeas into a high-stakes growth play. With mechanization, proper seeding, and agronomic support rolled out across thousands of smallholders, a newly launched programme sets its sights on a major production jump—and signals what targeted investment in pulses can unlock.

Pakistan’s overlooked beans market/
Trade flows, regional demand and the cross-border effect

This segment operates on its own logic — shaped by localized consumption patterns, shifting supply channels, and intense price sensitivity. It also offers a clear signal of how Pakistan’s import landscape is gradually decentralizing. We spoke with Inam Ur Rahman of Inam Trading Company, based in Swat, to unpack these dynamics on the ground.

Pulse Atlas in focus/
Kazakhstan's lentils may cool after hot streak

Over recent years, Kazakhstan has ascended back up the ranks of global red lentil suppliers, ramping up production after some years in the wilderness to become the world’s sixth largest exporter. Sales to export hubs like Türkiye have been revived, driving up farmer interest in planting the crop. However, this year may see a downturn in acres, given a somewhat bearish global market.

USDA commits $75M to pulses in $263M purchase package/
A strategic signal for global trade

The allocation injects institutional demand into the U.S. pulse complex at a sensitive stage of the 2025/26 marketing year, reinforcing market stability as the new crop cycle unfolds amid shifting supply dynamics.

Pulse Atlas updates/
2026 desi chickpea production & prices, plus 30+ new market add-ons

As 2026 positioning gathers pace across global markets, price discovery is accelerating in key origins and destinations. This month, the Pulse Atlas adds 35 new entries spanning production, trade flows, and price insights across major crops and regions. Take a closer look!

Argentinian bean seeding/
Commodities could make gains in up-for-grabs acres

We sat down with Ivan Martin of Alimar to get an update ahead of the Argentinian bean seedings. He discussed the conditions ahead of the harvest, a bad year for black beans, and why commodity prices could see alubias lose ground.

Policy & sustainability roundup/
January 2026

Last month highlighted key pulses initiatives amid growing emphasis on sustainable food systems, with campaigns promoting consumption and policies addressing nutrition and safety. Read on to get the full down-low.

The world looks closer at pulses/
World Pulses Day 2026 celebrations

Institutions, private companies and communities came together as WPD 2026 marked ten years since the International Year of Pulses, underscoring how far pulses have moved on the global food agenda. Through its “Look Closer” campaign, the Global Pulse Confederation encouraged consumers to rethink everyday food choices, while activities across regions highlighted pulses’ expanding role in nutrition, sustainability and food security.

Pulse Atlas in focus/
Egypt’s ever-expanding alubias

Year after year in the 2020s, Egypt has boosted its alubia production, climbing to the top of the global export charts. The GPC’s Pulse Atlas tells this story of agricultural expansion — the country’s journey to white bean dominance revealed in the data. A full Pulse Atlas update with export, consumption, and production figures from Egypt will be available for GPC members soon. Here’s a sneak peek at the dataset.

A pulse trade puzzle for 2026/
Canadian overstock shock, Indian tariff concessions, and why we’re done with crashing prices

Brian Clancey, Owner of Stat Publishing, discusses the India/US trade concessions, Canada’s immense overstocks, and why he thinks depressed pulse prices have finally hit their bottom.

Canada–China trade breakthrough/
pea tariffs lifted after Beijing talks bear fruit

Negotiations between the Canadian and Chinese governments have led to a bilateral agreement to remove and reduce various import tariffs, including a 100% tariff on Canadian pea imports to China. We continue the story here, giving insights from key industry players in both countries.

Pulses enter the USA–India trade conversation/
Tariffs, trade data, and the narrative gap

As negotiations around a long-pending USA–India trade agreement continue, pulses have unexpectedly emerged as a point of discussion. Media coverage has framed India’s 30% import tariff on pulses—particularly yellow peas—as a trade measure directed at the United States, with several reports suggesting the move risks derailing broader bilateral talks. But a closer examination presents a more nuanced picture.

Could diplomacy break Canada’s pea deadlock with China?/
A high-stakes visit to Beijing

After retaliatory tariffs were placed on Canadian peas last March, the Canadian government is now beginning talks to restore the trade of peas and canola. Some political groundwork has been laid out, but it remains a long path to bilateral agreement. Canadian agriculture eagerly awaits the results of this, the nations’ second diplomatic meeting in five months.

A global mung bean outlook/
How 2026 is shaping up

The mung bean market has undergone a structural shift over the past five years, shaped by changing production patterns, evolving trade flows, and the growing dominance of a handful of players. As the industry moves into 2026, the balance between exportable surplus and import demand appears tighter than headline production figures suggest. Read country by country, how much room is there for the market to breathe?

From nutrition to function/
Is fermentation science unlocking new value pathways for pulses?

Fermentation is often associated with tradition, not transformation. Yet new scientific work suggests this ancient process may become one of the most precise tools for reshaping how pulses perform — nutritionally, functionally and, ultimately, commercially. Is innovation in pulses shifting from trend-led storytelling to science-backed changes that can be measured, repeated and scaled?

TRADE TALKS

The global pea trade equation is changing/
North America bounces back as Russia competes and China's appetite returns

Mike Anderson, President of Anderson Northwest, shares his take on the North American pea market and the shifting dynamics between the big global players in 2026/27. He explains where stocks really stand after a summer of tight supply, why this harvest looks set to deliver after years of weather setbacks, and the quality edge that keeps one key Chinese market coming back for US peas time after time.

Pakistan’s pulses face a firmer outlook/
Chickpea supplies tighten as imports, prices and weather risks shape trade

We sat down with Tayyab Balagamwala, Director of Seatrade Group, for a deep dive on Pakistan’s market — chickpea dynamics, the looming threat of El Niño, and the outlook for imports ahead of 2027’s early Ramadan demand.

Türkiye's pulses under pressure/
Yield struggles, unfortunate rainfall, and conflict-affected logistics shape the 2026 outlook

We sat down for a conversation with Tuba Memis of Memisoglu Tarim, to get her insights on this year's Turkish pulse production and expectations for their re-export markets. We talked about a struggling lentil crop, reductions in chickpea acres, and how Iraqi dynamics are shifting this year’s Turkish imports. We also discussed the impact of war in the Middle East and a bright future for Turkish exports to China.

Tanzania's 2026 pulses season/
A slow start, a reshaped Gulf trade, and a maturing exchange

Tanzania's pulses trade is heading into its 2026 harvest later — and in some cases lighter — than usual, according to Samir Esmail, Director at Afrisian Ginning. He discusses the season's progress, the evolving Tanzania Mercantile Exchange (TMX), and the knock-on effects of Gulf shipping disruption on the country's mung bean trade.

The dry peas puzzle/
What's Argentina's next chapter in China's pea market?

Can the country secure its role in one of the world's most competitive demand hubs? Ahead of the Qingdao Pulses Congress, we spoke with Fede Castellini of Southern Seeds Production, one of Argentina's key pea suppliers to China. He discusses stocks, planting intentions, the competitive edge, and what traders can gain from meeting in Qingdao.

Australia doubles down on pulses/
Extra rains boost desi prospects, while lentil subsoils look promising ahead of El Niño threat

The CEO of Gold Star International, Abhishek Kotkar, discusses the season ahead. He weighs in on contending with a looming El Niño, rain-fed boosts to the ABARES projections, and why big pulse seedings are 'here to stay' after this year’s above-average acres.

Russian pulses in 2026/
Tariff benefits, the upcoming squeeze on acres, and why the Middle East conflict has yet to impact prices

Sergey Pluzhnikov, CEO of Russian Pulses Analytics, shares a picture of Russian pulses as we move into the seeding season. We cover the impact of the ongoing conflict in Iran, the tariff-triggered shift in Chinese pea demand, and what to expect from Russian pulse acres as seedings enter their initial stages.

Conflict in the Middle East/
"The UAE government acted fast to open up alternative ports"

We sat down to chat with the Managing Director of Arab India Spices, Harish Tahiliani, who reveals how the UAE is navigating the shockwaves of the Iran conflict. We discuss shipping disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, emergency war surcharges, and why the local market is panic-buying pulses. He also unpacks fresh demand from the US and Europe, and why African buyers will have to search out new exporters as long as the war continues.

Pakistan’s recalibration/
Adjusting import flows and the path to 500,000 tons of domestic supply

Muhammad Ahmed of AWAM outlines Pakistan’s stabilizing pulses market — from critically low 15,000-ton desi inventories to a 51,000-ton yellow pea influx, evolving kabuli import origins, and emerging price windows likely to define the remainder of the season.

“Acreage may create the headlines, but in the end, it is yields that create prices”/
Harsha Rai on India’s rabi crop and falling import needs

The head and owner of Mayur Global shares her rabi expectations, pre-Ramadan availability, and why this year could see a significant downturn in India’s pulse imports.

A Mexican kabuli outlook for 2026/
A seeding slowdown, missing markets, and the downside of a strong and stable peso

We sat down with David Larios, CEO of Mexican chickpea specialist, Aliansa, to talk about the recent chickpea seedings, a drop in demand from North Africa, and why Mexico has healthy stock for the season ahead, despite this year’s reduction in acres.

Argentinian pulses bounce back/
An alubia, pea and mung panorama for 2025/26

We sat down to chat with Horacio Fragola, Founder of Alicampo, to look at an improved year for pulse yields after consecutive years of drought. We talk about the upcoming pea crop, mung seeding expectations, and Mexico’s move to return a duty imported Argentinian beans.

A landmark December harvest/
Argentina’s green pea production reaches new heights

Argentina is on track to deliver its largest green pea crop ever this December, with production projected to hit 264,000 tons—an estimate shared by analyst Adrian Poletti, who points to expanded acreage as the key driver behind this extraordinary surge.

India declares 30% tariff on yellow peas/
Where does this leave the key yellow pea players?

The sudden 30% tariff on yellow pea imports into India creates questions around the future of yellow pea prices, availability for other importers, and the repercussions for big pea producers – will the tariff disturb a crucial stream of exports? We spoke with industry experts to understand the impact this duty could have on key market players.

Premium lentil buyer, strong all-round consumer, and a future keystone of African logistics/
A local’s guide to the Moroccan market with Mohamed Rai

We sat down to talk to the Founder of Terranex, Mohamed Rai, to get a deep dive on the Moroccan pulse market. He discussed the premium needs of Moroccan consumers, his knowledge of Middle Eastern destinations, and his country’s future as a thriving hub of African logistics.

Argentina’s chickpeas: higher than expected, still below last year/
A Cautious optimism in a challenging season

Argentina’s chickpea harvest for 2025/26 is showing modest gains over early forecasts, according to Matías Macera of DDS Desdelsur — but with production still lower than last year, the outlook remains guarded amid unprofitable prices and tight moisture conditions.

Weak global demand, a colossal Canadian crop, and Russian peas ‘hit a ceiling’/
Shifting trends in North American pulses

ADM’s Orion Roy-Wright discusses the North American harvests and unpacks the forces shaping today’s pulse markets — from smaller U.S. bean volumes and Canada’s record-breaking pea yields to fierce Russian competition and faltering global demand. With oversupply building across continents and key buyers stepping back, 2025 could redefine trade flows across the pulse world.

The Aussie crop in 9 key facts/
“Chickpea harvests in the Darling Downs could be delayed two or three weeks due to moisture”

Abhishek Kotkar, Director of Australian pulse exporter Gold Star International, discusses rain effects, the reticence of Indian traders, and where bumper global stocks go in an increasingly bearish market.

Türkiye’s pulse trade: chickpeas, white beans, MRLs, and future markets/
in 6 key facts

Tuba Memis of Memisoglu Tarim unpacks Türkiye’s chickpea scarcity, a white bean deficit, and why the pulse middleman will up its imports in 2025.

“China isn’t a market we’ll have this year and lose the next/
they’re opening the door to Argentine peas long-term”

Federico Castellini of Southern Seed Production on being Argentina’s largest pea exporter, a big jump in pea acres, and a strong future for Argentinian peas in the Chinese market.

“China’s demand for Myanmar mung has been tremendously good/
We've exported 325 KMT over the last six months”

Shyam Narsaria of Arvee International shares what’s driving Myanmar’s pulse sector and what to expect in 2025—plus insights on China’s ever-growing appetite for mung, new suppliers entering the scene, and the critical role of pesticide compliance in export success.

Monsoon hopes, inflation battles, and why India will need a bigger desi buffer/
What to expect from Indian pulses in 2025

We sat down for a chat with Harsha Rai of Mayur Global to talk imports, chickpea prices, and get a big picture view of Indian pulses.

Inside Tanzania’s growing role in global pulses/
“TMX has brought structure and accountability to the agri market”

Fahad Nahdi of SM Holdings discusses how the Tanzania Market Exchange is reshaping trade, shares crop insights, and explores why the country’s pulse potential is just getting started.

“The favorable pricing of pulses remains significant for our producers”/
And more reasons why Ukrainian pulses are gearing up for growth

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.

Ramadan supplies, bulk vessel trades, and price trends shaping 2024-25/
A full update on Pakistani pulses

With preparations for Ramadan —when pulse consumption doubles— in full swing, abundant supply is tightening liquidity and driving down local prices. Faisal Bumbia of Bombi’s Group provides an outlook on Pakistan’s market dynamics.

Turkish lentils survive drought scare and the potential of a new Syria/
An update on Turkish pulses in 2025

Mehmet Sonmez of Armada Foods shares an outlook on the Turkish pulse market ahead of its upcoming lentil harvest. He talks us through changes to trade dynamics, hopes for the harvest, and whether Turkish traders will benefit from regime change in neighbouring Syria.

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Huawei Yin at Qingdao Pulses Congress/ Turning pulses into higher-value ingredients

Logistics and Kazakhstan reshape global supply flows/ Lentils Panel at Qingdao Pulses Congress

Zhang Xiaoming at Qingdao Pulses Congress/ China’s shrinking bean crop points to rising import dependence

Meng Weihua at Qingdao Pulses Congress/ China’s pulse trade data — and where suppliers are gaining ground

Pulses Price Report/ Members-Only Access

Qingdao Pulses Congress 2026/ All panel presentations

Qingdao Pulses Congress 2026/ Keynote presentations are available

Australia's desi chickpea crop in focus/ A dry start, late rain, and a fight to beat ABARES' forecast

India looks for resilience/ GPC and Consumer Affairs discuss supply, policy and trade

China's yellow pea imports in focus/ Russia, Canada, and the race to supply the world's biggest buyer

India's pulse season isn't decided yet/ Why rain could matter more than tariffs

China's 2026 pulse market, decoded/ The signals every exporter should be watching

China imposes tariff on Canadian pea starch/ Dry pea trade holds firm—for now

More pulses, a healthier heart/ New findings strengthen the case for higher intakes

The Kwimba model/ How coordinated intervention can boost pulse production

Berlin Climate Mobility Forum 2026/ 50+ countries endorsed a landmark resilience framework

Super El Niño 2026/ Can crops ride out the heavy wave coming their way?

French pulses 2026/ Demand headwinds and record supply across yellow peas and faba beans

Kabuli Chickpeas Panel at Pulses 26/ Larger crops meet shifting quality dynamics

Food Innovation Panel at Pulses 26/ Protein, wellness and technology drive the next wave of pulse innovation

Desi Chickpeas Panel at Pulses 26/ Weather risks meet a more balanced global market

Mung Beans panel at Pulses 26/ New origins reshape a growing market

Pigeon Peas & Urad Panel at Pulses 26/ Supply growth meets uncertain demand

Dry Peas Panel at Pulses 26/ Demand takes center stage in a well-supplied market

Rune-Christoffer Dragsdahl, Sid Mehta & Vijay Iyengar at Pulses 26/ “Towards pulses-friendly government policies across the world: Learnings from Denmark and Danish plant-based diplomacy”

Pulses drive sustainable nutrition goals in the updated Planetary Health Diet/ The new EAT–Lancet index highlights lentils, beans, peas and chickpeas

GPC Awards at Pulses 26/ PURIS and Ardent Mills were recognised for their innovation and sustainability impact

Canadian pea and lentils in 2026/ China reopens, India is calling, and ample seedings despite carry-in concerns

Pulses 26 recap/ GPC & USA Pulses brought together the pulse value chain to discuss challenges and opportunities shaping today’s global landscape

Canadian peas eye Mexico/ A blueprint for resilient trade

European Commission released preliminary field peas projections for MY 2026/27/ Regional shifts emerge

Ukraine’s yellow pea trade disrupted/ When price stops being enough

“Exporting became too unpredictable”/ A deep-dive into US yellow peas and chickpeas in 2025/26

EU regulatory squeeze/ How will Egypt and Argentina recalibrate their white bean trade?

Pulse Atlas in focus/ LRKB acres in the Americas to rise in 2026

Tanzanian pulses get an investment boost/ One acre, 10,000 farmers, and a bold bet on chickpeas

Pakistan’s overlooked beans market/ Trade flows, regional demand and the cross-border effect

Pulse Atlas in focus/ Kazakhstan's lentils may cool after hot streak

USDA commits $75M to pulses in $263M purchase package/ A strategic signal for global trade

Pulse Atlas updates/ 2026 desi chickpea production & prices, plus 30+ new market add-ons

Argentinian bean seeding/ Commodities could make gains in up-for-grabs acres

Policy & sustainability roundup/ January 2026

The world looks closer at pulses/ World Pulses Day 2026 celebrations

Pulse Atlas in focus/ Egypt’s ever-expanding alubias

A pulse trade puzzle for 2026/ Canadian overstock shock, Indian tariff concessions, and why we’re done with crashing prices

Canada–China trade breakthrough/ pea tariffs lifted after Beijing talks bear fruit

Pulses enter the USA–India trade conversation/ Tariffs, trade data, and the narrative gap

Could diplomacy break Canada’s pea deadlock with China?/ A high-stakes visit to Beijing

A global mung bean outlook/ How 2026 is shaping up

From nutrition to function/ Is fermentation science unlocking new value pathways for pulses?