Insights and Stories on Chickpeas

May. 4, 2021 at 7:23 pm CDT

MarketsFarm — As India’s pulse harvest continues, indications have been that initial projections might not be met — which could lead the world’s largest producer and consumer of pulses to allow more imports, MarketsFarm Pro analyst Mike Jubinville says. The Indian government expected about 11.5 million tonnes of chickpeas, but […]

By Glen Hallick - MarketsFarm

Apr. 27, 2021 at 7:18 pm CDT

MarketsFarm — Numbers were seen as disappointing for dry peas and chickpeas in Statistics Canada’s survey-based principal field crop planting projections released Tuesday. The federal agency predicted 3.839 million acres seeded for dry peas nationwide, nearly a 10 per cent decline compared to last year. By comparison, MarketsFarm projected 4.38 […]

By Adam Peleshaty

Apr. 14, 2021 at 8:07 pm CDT

MarketsFarm — The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) prospective plantings report, delivered March 31, provided a mixed bag for pulse growers in that country as far as the numbers are concerned. Some analysts, however, believe the actual acres seeded will top USDA’s projections. Increasing demand from China, India and a […]

By Adam Peleshaty

Mar. 31, 2021 at 2:16 pm CDT

Read more: Avoid growing wheat, look to other pulses, grains and oilseeds

By OrganicBiz

Feb. 26, 2021 at 8:15 pm CST

Major North American flour miller Ardent Mills is expanding its reach into pulse-based ingredients with a deal to buy U.S. chickpea processor Hinrichs Trading Co. The two companies said they “expect the deal will help customers bring innovative products to market to meet growing consumer demand for plant-based and specialty […]

By Dave Bedard