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3rd ACA annual conference a success, reports coming out soon |
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 Public and private sector actors working in every aspect of the industry will meet in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, for the 3rd Annual Conference of the African Cashew Alliance, Sept. 17-19, 2008. More than 130 participants from more than 20 countries met to discuss the African cashew sector. This website will soon include presentations, participant list and other valuable information from the meeting. |
Cashew Value Chain
The ACA's Cashew Value Chain illustrates the series of steps involved in producing, processing and supplying international markets with cashew nuts. Cashew processing holds vast economic potential for Africa. cashew value chain Oct 08
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Cashew News |
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Cashew Retail Market in West
Africa Leading cashew processors and exporters in India and Vietnam are
bolstered by a strong local market. But in Africa, local consumption is low,
providing little incentive to process the nuts closer to home. A new survey by
WATH/Accra and ACA showcases opportunities for growing the regional market in
10 West African countries. Watch this space for individual country
reports, coming soon.
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Cashew Concern Certification The recently formed “Cashew Concern Certification” can help to put African cashews on a level playing field with other origins by offering an inspection and certification program for cashew processing facilities. The majority of cashew kernels imported into the United States are processed in India, Vietnam or Brazil. Roasters and retailers are familiar with these regions and have no hesitation in accepting product from these countries. Africa, however, has long been regarded as solely a supplier of raw cashews, and has had problems winning the trust of American roasters and retailers looking for shelled product. Read More.... |
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