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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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Empower the Industry!

The 5th Annual ACA conference will take place from 14-16 September 2010, at the Joaquim Chissano Conference Center in Maputo, Mozambique.Click here to register now! or download the registration form , print it out, fill and send by fax to +233 (0)302 771363

View Travel and spouse trips Information Guide for answers to all your questions on visa, hotels, restaurants, entertainment, currency, and spouse trips.

ici la version Franςaise du Guide dinformation du voyageur

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Broccoli with Garlic Butter and Cashews

1 1/2 pounds fresh broccoli, cut into bite size pieces 1/3 cup butter 1 tablespoon brown sugar 3 tablespoons soy sauce 2 teaspoons white vinegar 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/3 cup chopped salted cashews
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ACA Newsletter

Your quarterly update on cashew issues in Africa and around the world!

Issue No 13 August 2010

'Empower the Industry!', ACA's 5th Annual Conference, Maputo - Mozambique.
Association of Food Industries (AFI) convention in Delray beach, Florida - USA, 29th April - 1st May
one of the toughest seasons ever
Interview of a Brazilian investor in Ghana
Updates from the African Cashew Initiative (ACi)
country updates

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