Pulses: GPC introduces ‘Made with Pulses’ seal
By Commodity News Service Canada
Winnipeg, July 18 (CNS Canada) – Following are a few highlights in the Canadian and world pulse markets on Monday, July 18.
– Planting of crops in India has jumped 38 per cent in the last week due to increasing monsoon rains. Pulses acreage jumped 55 per cent this week, and is now 39 per cent higher than last year, according to reports.
– The Global Pulse Confederation introduced the Pulse Brand ‘Made with Pulses’ seal on Monday. The green and gold stamp is intended to help consumers identify food products that contain pulse ingredients, like dry peas, beans, lentils, and chickpeas.
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– According to Alberta’s most recent crop report, 78.7 per cent of field peas are rated in good to excellent condition, while 79.4 per cent of lentils are in good to excellent condition.
– Top end green pea prices remained steady at C$9.75 per bushel in Western Canada. As well as top end yellow pea prices stayed at C$8.90 per bushel, according to Prairie Ag Hotwire.
– Desi chickpea prices in Western Canada remain steady, trading at 31.0 cents per pound. Large caliber kabuli chickpeas also remain steady at 54 cents per pound.
