Pulses

We are one of Australia’s largest buyers, exporters and domestic suppliers of all major commodities, including grains, oilseeds, pulses and cotton.

We buy commodities direct from local farmers, with local teams based in Western Australia, South Australia, Victoria, New South Wales and Queensland who hold strong relationships with thousands of farmers across key growing regions.

Through our fully-integrated, global network, supported by our robust food safety and quality management processes, we are able to meet the specific needs of our customers and efficiently deliver commodities by vessel, train, bulk container and road.

 

Field peas, chickpeas, lentils, faba beans and lupins

Pulses form part of Australian farmers’ winter crop rotations, with planting occurring in April/May and harvesting beginning in around October/November.

Australian pulses are renowned for their consistent high quality and cleanliness, and are primarily exported to serve  food and feed applications.

Pulses are a key dietary component for millions globally, consumed as a meat substitute due to their high nutritional value and protein content. Australian pulse typically range from 22-34% protein (dry weight).

Bunge is one of the largest direct originators and handlers of pulses globally. In Australia, we source pulses including field peas, chickpeas, lentils, faba beans and lupins direct from farmers in key growing regions.

We are a significant exporter and supplier of bulk shipments and containerised product to customers in key destinations in the Indian subcontinent, Asia, North Africa, Europe, and the Middle East.

We offer multiple products, varieties and quality specifications, leveraging our global logistics network and various packing solutions to ensure the flexible delivery and timely shipments of pulses to growing markets around the world.

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