Pulse Canada

Pulse Canada is an industry association that represents growers, processors and traders of pulse crops in Canada. Direction and funding for Pulse Canada is provided by the Alberta Pulse Growers Commission, the Saskatchewan Pulse Growers, Manitoba Pulse Growers Association, the Ontario Bean Producers Marketing Board, the Ontario Coloured Bean Growers, and the processors and exporters of Canadian peas, lentils, beans and chickpeas that are members of the Canadian Special Crops Association (CSCA).

Created in 1997, Pulse Canada’s primary focus during its early years was international market development and market access. Over the years, Pulse Canada’s operations have broadened to include initiatives focused on human health and nutrition as well as the development of animal nutrition markets for feed peas. In 2006, Pulse Canada’s operations merged with the Canadian Special Crops Association. Today, the organization’s activities include five operational areas: Market Access, Market Growth and Innovation, Transportation, Environment and Industry Initiatives. In addition to the collaborative funding provided by the Provincial Pulse Grower Associations and the Canadian Special Crops Association; Pulse Canada also receives funding through federal and provincial government programs such the Canadian Agriculture and Food International program (CAFI), the Advancing Canadian Agriculture and Agrifood program (ACAAF) and the Science & Innovation – Agriculture Policy Framework (APF) to achieve objectives established in the five main areas of focus.

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Pulse Canada est l’association nationale qui représente les producteurs et les transformateurs de légumineuses du Canada ainsi que ceux qui s’occupent de la commercialisation de ces produits. L’association est dirigée et financée par Alberta Pulse Growers Commission, Saskatchewan Pulse Growers, Manitoba Pulse Growers Association, la Commission ontarienne de commercialisation des haricots (Ontario Bean Producers Marketing Board), Ontario Coloured Bean Growers et les transformateurs et les exportateurs de légumineuses qui sont membres de l’Association canadienne des cultures spéciales [Canadian Special Crops Association (CSCA)]. Pulse Canada représente ses membres pour débattre nationalement et internationalement des questions touchant l’industrie des légumineuses. Leurs domaines d’intérêts sont, entre autres, l’accès au marché et le transport, ainsi que le positionnement des légumineuses comme ingrédient fondamental d’une alimentation plus saine et d’un développent durable.

http://www.pulsecanada.com

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