Businesses in the pulse sector are to benefit from stronger, united representation as Pulses UK announces that it will become part of the UK’s leading agri-supply trade association, the Agricultural Industries Confederation (AIC).
Pulses UK represents the processors and users of British-produced pulse crops, including peas and beans, and has more than 40 Member businesses and organisations. In early March, Pulses UK Members voted overwhelmingly in favour of proposals for their trade body to join AIC.
Last week the AIC Board ratified this decision, with work to integrate Pulses UK with AIC expected to conclude in the summer.
Robert Sheasby, AIC Chief Executive, said: “I welcome the decision of Pulses UK and its Members to join AIC, the UK’s leading voice for businesses in the agri-supply industry.
“Since it was formed of three separate industry trade associations in 2003, AIC’s influence and expertise has grown significantly as we work in support of modern, sustainable, commercial agriculture.
“Two decades on, it is fitting that another trade association will now join the Confederation, enhancing the benefits of having a strong, united voice for all Member businesses as well as wider UK agriculture.