Pulses are already part of the standard diet in Angola, especially beans (butter, pinto and dry beans) and chickpeas. However, the fair hoped to highlight the wide range of available pulses that can be incorporated into an everyday diet and to raise awareness of the important environmental and nutritional benefits gained from this staple. According to the National Development Plan (2013-2017), Angola is expected to produce 1.37 million tons of pulses in 2017.