Kurt Long at Pulses 26/ “Pulses at scale: innovation, nutrition, and execution in a changing food system” Pulses are emerging as a natural fit for the next generation of product innovation, driven by growing demand for affordable, nutrient-dense foods and evolving dietary trends. June 3, 2026
Guruswamy Chandrashekhar at Pulses 26/ “India's National Pulses Mission - self-sufficiency strategy or chimera?” Ambitious targets to increase pulse production, expand planted area and reduce import dependence by 2030-31 could reshape India’s pulse sector, though questions remain around productivity gains, climate risks and implementation. June 3, 2026
Girish Ganjyal at Pulses 26/ “From seed to ingredient: science, opportunity, and our shared work ahead” As demand grows for protein-rich, fiber-rich and clean-label foods, pulses offer significant opportunities beyond traditional food uses, creating new avenues for ingredient innovation and value-added product development. June 3, 2026
Contract Risk Management Workshop at Pulses 26/ Due diligence remains the first line of defense Understanding contractual obligations, assessing counterparties and managing legal risks before a deal is signed are becoming increasingly important in today's volatile trading environment, as companies seek to strengthen their ability to navigate commercial disputes and market disruptions. June 3, 2026
Speckled & Color Beans Panel at Pulses 26/ Supply shifts reopen old trade routes Supply prospects are becoming increasingly difficult to assess amid frost concerns in Brazil, sharply lower bean acreage in North America, and evolving trade dynamics across Asia and the Middle East. A key question is whether long-standing trade flows could begin shifting once again. June 3, 2026
White Beans, Faba Beans & Lupins Panel at Pulses 26/ Weather risks and shifting supply shape market outlook Experts are assessing supply prospects and pricing trends against a backdrop of drought concerns in the USA, changing acreage decisions in Argentina, evolving production dynamics in Egypt and Australia, and steady demand across key importing markets. June 3, 2026