USA Pulses discussed the global pulses industry at GULFOOD 2026.
GULFOOD 2026 provided a significant global meeting point for organizations operating with a focus on plant-based nutrition and sustainable agriculture.
U.S. pulse industry umbrella organization USA Pulses (American Pulses Association)Gulfood brought together international trade representatives and industry leaders at a special reception held at the Cheval Maison Hotel Royal Ballroom in Dubai as part of the Gulfood Food Fair week (January 26-30, 2026).
Following the private reception, HORECA TREND conducted an exclusive interview with Madison Washington, Marketing Director of USA Pulses (American Pulses Association). The interview discussed the growing global impact of plant-based nutrition and the role of pulses in this transformation.
Washington noted that USA Pulses positions pulses not just as an agricultural product, but also as a fundamental element of food security, sustainable agriculture, and nutrition policies, emphasizing the strategic importance of the Middle East market in particular.
The interview also discussed the role of legumes among alternative protein sources, their long shelf life, and their contribution to global food security due to their nutritional value.
GULFOOD 2026It was stated that the event provided USA Pulses with an important platform in terms of accessing new markets, regional collaborations, and raising industry awareness.
Source: HORECA TREND
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