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Mozambique addresses cashew industry challenges as it seeks to expand in 2008

By Carlos Costa, President of ACA

Mozambique is addressing many challenges as it seeks to produce more and better raw cashew nuts, and catch up with other African countries—especially in West Africa, currently the leading producer on the continent.

Mozambique: Cashew Nut Harvest to Exceed 85,000 Tonnes This Year

Source: All Africa.com April 4, 2008

Mozambique is expecting its cashew nut production to exceed 85,000 tonnes this year, 10,000 tonnes more than in the 2006/07 campaign, despite the devastation caused by cyclone Jokwe which hit one of the most productive cashew areas in March.

Tanzania: Cashew Nuts Board Wants New Act

Source: All Africa.com March13 , 2008

The Cashewnut Board of Tanzania and stakeholders in cashew nut production are working on proposals to be included in the proposed new Cashewnut Board of Tanzania Act.

The current act dating from 1984 has been cited as outdated, barring the board from implementing its full mandate to improve production, processing and marketing of the crop locally and for export.

Cashew market active, prices up

Source: Commodity Online March 9, 2008

Cashew market became active suddenly this week and prices moved up - business was done W240 from 3.00 to 3.10, W320 from 2.80 to 2.85, W450 from 2.50 to 2.55, FB from 2.25 to 2.30, FS from 2.20 to 2.25 FOB.

Indian cashews give Viet Nam producers a run for their money

Source: Viet Nam News February 21, 2008

HA NOI — The Vietnamese cashew industry will face strong competition from India on the import of raw cashews for production this year, according to the Viet Nam Cashew Association (Vinacas).

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