By Dave Sims, Commodity News Service Canada
Winnipeg, February 18 – Following are a few highlights in the Canadian and world pulse markets on Thursday, February 18.
– Pigeon pea prices in India are on the decline. Imports of cheaper supplies and new domestic supplies are dragging on local markets, according to reports out of the country.
– A new pinto bean has been developed that is reportedly easier and cheaper to harvest. According to researchers and developers from Colorado State University, the Long’s Peak bean combines upright architecture with high yields, excellent seed color and weight, and resistance to several diseases such as common rust.
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– Purchases of canned peas in Britain have declined significantly over the past few decades. According to a recent National Food Survey, just 14 grams of canned peas was bought by a typical household (per week) in 2014. That compares to 88 grams back in 1974.
– The American Pulse Association is sponsoring a competition for students in fourth through 12 grade to create recipes using pulses. Students are being tasked with using beans, dry peas, lentils or chickpeas as either a vegetable side dish or meat alternative. Winners will be invited to a cook-off competition at the School Nutrition Association Expo in San Antonio, July 2016.
– Kidney beans being delivered to elevators across Western Canada are getting prices of roughly 31 cents per pound, according to Prairie Ag Hotwire. The same beans are going for roughly 32 cents per pound in North Dakota.
