For such unassuming crops, pulses – beans, chickpeas, lentils and peas – are quietly reshaping how we think about food, nutrition and sustainability. Rich in protein and micronutrients, capable of fixing nitrogen in soils, and resilient to climate...

Reducing food loss and waste is crucial to building sustainable and resilient food systems. However, effective loss reduction depends on a clear understanding of where, when and why losses happen. For pulses (e.g., beans, chickpeas, lentils and...