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. January 16, 2026
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. January 15, 2026
U.S. dietary guidelines updated/ pulses gain visibility, but no new intake targets are set The 2025–2030 U.S. Dietary Guidelines reset nutrition priorities, sharpening their focus on whole foods and protein quality. Pulses remain nutritionally central — though intake targets reflect a more cautious story. January 14, 2026
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? January 8, 2026
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? January 7, 2026
Sri Lanka pulses outlook/ Import-led supply remains steady amid lower prices Import dependence, disciplined buying, and stable consumption continue to define the country’s pulse trade despite shifting global conditions. Insights from Rajendren Gnanasambanthan, Managing Director of Gnanam Imports, on sourcing, procurement behaviour, and market sentiment. December 22, 2025