International buyers attending the conference echoed those comments.
Hadi Doni with the Honi Group in Pakistan says the event helps companies strengthen relationships with suppliers they work with throughout the year.
“The face-to-face time that you get with people you work with over the phone and over emails… you get to sit down with them, have a meal, have coffee, and build deeper connections,” Doni said.
Doni also praised the consistency and reliability of U.S.-grown pulse crops.
“They’re the best in the world,” Doni said. “The quality, the commitment, the relationships, transparency—best in the world.”
Despite strong demand, Winkler says the global pulse industry continues navigating significant challenges.
“There are definitely challenges there,” Winkler said. “Global trade tensions, global politics, conflict that closes transportation channels, waterways, trade barriers, tariffs—all of those things play into our challenges.”
Still, industry leaders say events like Pulses 26 remain critical for building relationships, expanding export opportunities, and sharing the nutritional benefits of pulse crops with consumers worldwide.
Coverage presented by Northern Pulse Growers—locally grown, globally known. Connecting your operation to the markets that matter most.
Source: Western Ag Network