A Mexican kabuli outlook for 2026/ A seeding slowdown, missing markets, and the downside of a strong and stable peso We sat down with David Larios, CEO of Mexican chickpea specialist, Aliansa, to talk about the recent chickpea seedings, a drop in demand from North Africa, and why Mexico has healthy stock for the season ahead, despite this year’s reduction in acres. January 21, 2026
Pulses enter the USA–India trade conversation/ Tariffs, trade data, and the narrative gap As negotiations around a long-pending USA–India trade agreement continue, pulses have unexpectedly emerged as a point of discussion. Media coverage has framed India’s 30% import tariff on pulses—particularly yellow peas—as a trade measure directed at the United States, with several reports suggesting the move risks derailing broader bilateral talks. But a closer examination presents a more nuanced picture. January 20, 2026
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