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KD Food Processing |
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Nigerian investors in KD Food Processing had just finished building and furnishing a factory when they received an order for two 16 MT containers of processed cashews, which the company shipped in January to the Richard Franco Agency in the U.S. Located in Kaduna in northern Nigeria, KD Food Processing is also working to develop a promising domestic market.
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Carlos Costa in Côte d’Ivoire |
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In February, ACA president Carlos Costa traveled to Côte d'Ivoire to support efforts to increase farmer income, exports, and economic growth of the cashew value chain.
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PTNPA January 2008 |
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The ACA took part in the annual convention of the Peanut and
Tree Nut Processors Association, attended by nearly 500 stakeholders in Tuscon, Arizona, in the U.S., January 19-22.
Richard Jennings, a volunteer consultant with the International Executive Service
Corps, manned the ACA’s information booth and spoke with attendees about the
African cashew industry.
Jennings reported
considerable interest from international brokers in dealing with Africa – as long as the continent’s processors can comply
with global industry standards, including product specifications, timeliness
and packaging. The ACA is working to improve such standards within Africa.
Below please find Jennings' full report
PTNPA Jan 18-22 2008 44.13 Kb
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