Insights and Stories on Pulses

Dec. 21, 2021 at 4:08 pm CST

MarketsFarm — There isn’t much movement in lentil prices as the market is in holiday mode, according to Dale McManus of Johnston Grains at Welwyn, Sask. “We’re doing two or three loads every second or third day, but not over-pushing it,” he said. Prices for lentils have been very steady […]

By Glen Hallick - MarketsFarm

Dec. 14, 2021 at 6:39 pm CST

New York | Reuters — McDonald’s Corp. is planning a major expansion of its plant-based burger with Beyond Meat Inc. in the United States in 2022, according to two Wall Street analysts. The companies began testing the “McPlant” patty in eight McDonald’s U.S. locations in November. Those restaurants have been […]

By Hilary Russ

Dec. 14, 2021 at 1:45 pm CST

MarketsFarm — Canada’s pulse industry had to endure more than its fair share of challenges and obstacles in 2021, domestic and abroad. Nevertheless, the national organization representing pulse growers, traders and processors feels the industry will be strong in the New Year. An already tight supply situation became tighter in […]

By Adam Peleshaty

Dec. 7, 2021 at 4:29 pm CST

MarketsFarm — There were no surprises for pulses in Statistics Canada’s latest production report, according to Marlene Boersch of Mercantile Venture Consulting in Winnipeg. With that in mind, she doesn’t expect any significant price changes for pulses. “Part of the reason is we’re starting to glide into the holiday period. […]

By Glen Hallick - MarketsFarm

Nov. 30, 2021 at 9:12 pm CST

MarketsFarm — Hot and dry growing conditions cut into Canada’s pea production in 2021-22 — but the quality was relatively good, which means feed peas are in even shorter supply. “Yields were low across the harvest this year, but I’d say quality was quite good on yellow and green peas,” […]

By Phil Franz-Warkentin