Pulse Associations
Global Pulse Confederation (GPC)
The Global Pulse Confederation (GPC, formerly known as CICILS IPTIC) represents all segments of the pulse industry value chain from growers, researchers, logistics suppliers, traders, exporters and importers to government bodies, multilateral organizations, processors, canners and consumers.
Protein Industries Canada
Protein Industries Canada (PIC) is an industry-led, not-for-profit organization created to position Canada as a global source of high-quality plant protein and plant-based co-products. We are one of Canada’s five innovation Superclusters. PIC will work with private sector industry partners to create co-investment projects that have the potential to transform the agriculture and food production sector.
Grain Trade Australia
GTA was formed in 1991 to standardise grain trading standards, trade rules and grain contracts across the Australian grain industry to enable to efficient facilitation of trade across the grain supply chain. GTA members are drawn from across the grain value chain from production to domestic end users and exporters. GTA members are involved in grain, trading & marketing, grain storage, food and feed processing.
India Pulses and Grains Association (IPGA)
India Pulses and Grains Association (IPGA), is the apex body of India’s pulses and grains industry & trade and its membership encompasses market participants along the value chain. The association has a pan India reach of over 10,000 stake holders involved in the farming, processing, warehousing and import business of Pulses across the entire value chain.
Canadian Pulse and Special Crops Trade Association (CPSC)
Established in 1987, the Canadian Pulse and Special Crops Trade Association (CPSC) is a non-profit alliance of over 100 processors, exporters and service providers engaged in the production and trade of Canadian pulses and special crops – including peas, lentils, chickpeas, beans, mustard and canaryseed. CPSC members include individuals, partnerships, corporations and other legal entities engaged in the growing, export, merchandising, brokerage and supply of pulses.
American Pulse Association
The American Pulse Association provides a unified coalition to grow the entire pulse crop sector from farm to fork.
US Pea and Lentil Trade Association
The USA Dry Pea & Lentil Council represents the dry pea, lentil, dry bean, and chickpea industry in the United States.
Pulse Canada
Pulse Canada is the national association representing pulse suppliers & traders, as well as the growers and processors of Canadian pulses including dry peas, beans, lentils and chickpeas. The organization is focused on creating efficiencies through the elemination of pulse trade barriers by ensuring continued market access in key regions, keeping crop protection products available to growers and advocating for the improvement of domestic grain transportation.
Pulse Australia
Pulse Australia is a peak industry body that represents all sectors of the pulse industry in Australia, from growers and agronomists through to researchers, merchants, traders and exporters. It is unique in that it is an independent, non-political and whole of industry organization, which acts as a catalyst for the development of the pulse industry.
The Grain and Feed Trade Association (GAFTA)
Gafta is an international trade association with over 1900 members in 100 countries. Their aim is to promote international trade in agricultural commodities, spices and general produce, and to protect their members’ interests worldwide.
The Federation of Oils, Seeds and Fats Associations Ltd (FOSFA)
The Federation of Oils, Seeds and Fats Associations Ltd (FOSFA) is a professional international contract issuing and arbitral body concerned exclusively with the world trade in oilseeds, oils and fats with 1,194 members in 89 countries. These members include producers and processors, shippers and dealers, traders, brokers and agents, superintendents, analysts, shipowners, ship brokers, tank storage companies, arbitrators, consultants, lawyers, insurers and others, providing services to traders.
Pakistan Pulses Importers Association (PPIA)
The Pakistan Pulses Importers Association (PPIA) was created in 2017 by international grain brokers to streamline the import of pulses in Pakistan. The association is focused on providing coordinated leadership for Pakistan’s pulse industry, and to provide educational content to help market participants achieve a greater understanding of International trade norms, values, terms and bylaws across all industry segments.
