Pulses

Although emerging from the worst of the pandemic, 2022 has brought more problems for consumers and producers alike, with further instability and uncertainty. Starting with the continued impact of COVID-19 on the global supply chain, logistics costs…

The total consumption of pulses in Germany increased strongly in 2022, showing great potential for a category that has been relatively overlooked for some time. From not being particularly popular amongst many consumers, in spite of being very…

Brazil is amongst the largest producers of beans in the world. The bean crop is one of the most important for feeding Brazilians. The states of Paraná, Minas Gerais and Bahia are the main producers, mostly on properties owned by small farmers. Beans…

Pulses are an important part of the diet, especially for vegetarians in India, as they are one of the most important sources of protein for them. Pulses also account for an important part of the essential food budget for Indian households. However,…

Beans are perceived as a basic staple by Mexican consumers with these products being used in a wide range of traditional dishes. Furthermore, in times of economic difficulties, they are often seen as an affordable substitute for meat in some popular…

Per capita consumption of dry pulses in Morocco is amongst the highest in the Arab world, and pulses are a key ingredient in the traditional Moroccan diet. Chickpeas, lentils, white beans and peas are widely consumed in Moroccan cuisine. Chickpeas…

Thanks in part to a successful vaccination campaign, Italy finally found itself free from COVID-19 restrictions in 2022, but despite this economic uncertainty has continued to characterise 2022. As consumers and businesses looked to climb out of the…

Although peas and other pulses have a presence in Vietnam, availability is low and sales are still very small. The use of peas and other pulses is limited to a few dishes, and these products do not have wide consumer awareness. By contrast, beans are…

Consumers in South Africa have always been price sensitive; however, within the context of 2022, they are under greater financial pressure than ever before. There are numerous compounding factors reducing the spending power of consumers, including…

Pulses overall is enjoying strong total volume growth in 2022, with particularly robust rises in the on-trade. Though sales in foodservice have yet to reach pre-pandemic levels the institutional channel is fully recovered as educational and medical…

Total volume sales and consumption of pulses in Thailand are expected to see a strong rebound in 2022, after being hit by the pandemic. COVID-19 has had a significant impact on consumers’ consumption behaviour. Previously mainly consumed by affluent…

Pulses saw a major boost to retail volume sales in 2020, as consumers mostly cooked at home and appreciated the versatility of foods such as beans, peas and lentils. At the same time, foodservice volumes fell sharply as restaurants faced…

After seeing a strong decline in 2021, retail consumption of pulses is set to return to volume growth in 2022. However, the category is expected to see significant volume declines in the foodservice and institutional channels in 2022, which have been…

In 2022, pulses in Japan is finally set to see a slight recovery in total volume sales, after its significant drop in 2020, driven by the pandemic. The slight recovery will mainly be driven by the recovery of foodservice after the lifting of the…

The lifting of COVID-19 restrictions in 2022 has allowed for the full reopening of hospitality, a return to in-person schooling, as well as a partial return to the office, which is set to lead to strong rebounds for foodservice and institutional…

Demand for pulses notably increased in 2020 due to stockpiling as a result of home seclusion with restrictions in place linked to the pandemic. Peas, followed by beans, is the largest volume category due to its affordability and versatility in terms…

Although emerging from the worst of the pandemic, 2022 has brought more problems for consumers and producers alike, with further instability and uncertainty. Starting with the continued impact of COVID-19 on the global supply chain, logistics costs…

Sales of pulses in foodservice, which were drastically negatively affected during the pandemic, saw a revival towards the last quarter of 2021. This was led by the influx of tourism, that coincided with the launch of Dubai Expo, which came alongside…