Pulses Continue to Race Around the World, LDC’s New Business Unit is Latest Move to Increase Global Supplies
Yesterday, Dutch agricultural goods processor Louis Dreyfus Company (LDC) introduced a new business unit dedicated to the global commercialization of pulses. The group says the move aligns with its strategic focus on reinforcing its core merchandising activities and diversifying into new sectors. LDC’s decision to focus on pulses comes at a time when these crops are increasingly recognized as a cornerstone of plant-based diets. The global demand for pulse ingredients continues to grow, reflecting their critical role as a sustainable and nutrient-dense protein source in the plant-based food sector. Pulses, including peas, chickpeas, lentils, and lupins, are increasingly favored by plant-based food manufacturers and consumers alike for their health benefits and environmental sustainability. Despite recent declines in the prices of commodities like soybeans and wheat …
