Pulse shipping in focus/ 5 of the best and worst of this year’s pulse logistics In a globally connected system of logistics, every swing in fortunes leaves winners and losers – it can be smooth sailing or rough seas for pulse traders, depending on the year. To get a balanced perspective, we spoke to industry insiders to cover a mix of the positives and negatives of shipping in 2025.
AgPulse Analytica market update/ Canadian pea export prospects for 2023/24 Gaurav Jain on why the balance sheet for Canadian peas for 2023/24 remains tight and the export campaign smaller even than the drought-hit 2021/22.
Counting the cost of Pakistan’s floods/ Faisal Majeed on the impact on food security 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 Market Update/ Import demand scenarios for Australian chickpeas and lentils in 2022/23 With lentil crops affected by excess rains and chickpea acreages down, Australia’s pulse industry is in for an interesting year. Gaurav Jain provides an overview of the export prospects.
Looking back on the container crisis/ Experts in South America weigh in on whether rates will return to normal soon 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 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
A comeback that has been in the works/ The United Kingdom’s Pulse Renaissance What is behind the country’s renewed appetite for a forgotten food staple?
GPC and GAFTA/ Strengthening the Global Food Chain During COVID-19 Pandemic COVID-19 Pandemic Impact on Food Security
The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Container Shipping/ An interview with AGT Poortman's Dennis Siyver AGT Poortman Dennis Sivyer talks about his experience sourcing product during the coronavirus outbreak.
Market Update/ Canada New Crop Sowing By Sundar Ramakrishnan Senior Vice President Trading Agrocorp International Pte. Ltd.
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.
“Desis have definitely been the hot commodity this year!”/ A full roundup of Australia’s record-breaking crop Nick Crowley, Trader for Australian commodity exporter CL Commodities talks a big year for desis, intense export stocks, and a challenging outlook for lentils. These are his highlights.
India desi chickpea & lentil imports, prices and demand/ 9 insights with Sahil Agarwal The Partner at Signature Oilseeds shares his outlook on the import situations for desi chickpeas and red lentils.
Desi Chickpea Import Situation in Pakistan/ 4 insights from GPC members In a conversation with GPC, Tayyab Balagamwala, Director at Seatrade Group, shares his insights into import expectations for desis into Pakistan.
Pakistani pulses in focus/ Chickpea, yellow pea and lentil imports with Tayyab Balagamwala The Director of Grains, Pulses and Sugar at Seatrade Group talks to Lara Gilmour about markets in Pakistan and the possibility of India opening to kabuli imports.
Australian chickpeas, lentils and potential supply chain issues/ 6 insights with Mandala’s Umang Bagaria The Founder Director of Mandala Trading chats to Lara about the state of chickpeas and lentils in Australia and what a massive crop will mean for the domestic supply chain.
Anurag Tulshan on his goals on the GPC board/ “We aim to ensure India remains an active participant in global trade” Michelle Dennis talks to Anurag Tulshan, a seasoned member of the GPC Board and founder of Esarco Exim Pvt Ltd about the India’s current pulse market dynamics and future prospects.
“The Pulse Atlas is unique - a must for the industry”/ Sunil Patwari on why collaboration is key to progress 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.
“It’s all to play for in the coming weeks”/ Will Watchorn on Canada’s crop and feed markets across the globe 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
Will Watchorn talks this year’s production/ “The US is on track for a rebound but things can still go wrong in Australia & India.” 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.
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.
Kelle Horn of Pacific Rim Shipbrokers/ The logistics crisis and having women at the helm Kira Nash caught up with Kelle Horn of Pacific Rim Shipbrokers about her business and the implications of the global shipping crisis on trade.
Trade Talk with Faisal Anis Majeed/ The challenges and opportunities of the Pakistani pulses industry 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.
Trade talk with Karim Asaad/ The importance of community support in the pulses industry 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.
No gray areas/ Samuel Peck’s black-and-white outlook on the pulses industry as it stands 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.
GPC Ask the Experts Europe/ Andy Bury on UK Pulse Production 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.
Trade Talk with Dan Holben/ Logistics, teamwork and being ready for anything GPC reached out to Dan to discuss the current logistics situation, overcoming barriers, and the importance of driving forward the public’s awareness of pulses.
Dealing with Drought/ An Outlook on 2021 U.S. Pulse Exports to Colombia and Peru In advance of his presentation at the GPC’s Ask the Experts South America, we chatted with Esteban Davila of JM Grain.
Trade Talk with Gaurav Jain/ Insights on pulse markets The founder of AgPulse Analytica shares his insights on pulse markets and where he sees the industry heading.