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. August 14, 2026
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. August 13, 2026
A US pinto and black bean outlook ahead of the 2026 harvest/ Historic acreage cuts, a stress-hit growing season, and grower prices soaring above last year We sat down with Dylan Karley of North Dakota-based grower, North Central Commodities, to get his view of the US black and pinto crops as we head towards harvest. He discussed the scale of this year's cuts to acres, unfavorable July weather, and a pricing/export outlook diverging sharply from last year’s lows. August 13, 2026
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. August 6, 2026
Why does plant-based get so expensive?/ What the protein transition can learn from the price gap A recent review examining global prices of alternatives to animal-source products found that traditional, minimally processed plant-based foods — particularly pulses — are consistently among the lowest-cost options across markets. But many of the newer alternatives attracting investment and attention, including alt-meat and dairy, remain twice as expensive as their conventional animal-based counterparts. Can this price paradox be solved once and for all? August 6, 2026
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. August 5, 2026