March 26, 2026
As the Brazilian Institute of Beans and Pulses celebrates its 20th anniversary, its President, Marcelo Lüders, surveys crop challenges this season — a weather-hit first harvest, cautious second crop seedings, and his expectations of lower black bean exports. He also discusses plans for Brazil’s bright future in pulses, making the case for their role as a reliable, regenerative, and sustainable producer for the world’s biggest pulse consumers.
We are delighted that IBRAFE is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year. Over that time, we’ve been actively involved in everything related to Brazilian beans — we took the lead in understanding the workings of the global market, and encouraging research by Embrapa, IDR-Paraná, and the IAC (Agronomic Institute of Campinas), which is responsible for more than 60% of the cultivars exported by Brazil.
For us, it’s not just about discussing production or international trade; it’s about saying something very simple: we love this food. To us, it is important to write ‘Feijão’ (beans) with a capital F — a sign of respect for its history, nutritional value, cultural role, and its daily presence on Brazilian dinner tables. Feijão is not just a commodity. It is identity, real food, food security, and part of the soul of Brazil.
All this is why we also created a rallying cry to sum up our conviction: Viva Feijão! (Long live beans!)
READ THE FULL ARTICLEThe Viva Feijao project aims to reconnect Brazilians with beans’ cultural importance and their key role in healthy diets and food security.
India remains the key destination for Brazilian black matpe, but shifting import windows and poor market signalling may deter producers and exporters in 2026.
Brazil is not expected to export black beans this season, says Lüders, but to import them from Argentina instead.
Brazil beans production / pulse market trends / black bean global trade / sustainable agriculture Brazil / global food security
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