| Cashew Concern Certification – New Concept Can Help African Cashew Industry |
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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.
Certification by Cashew Concern will be based on each processor’s adherence to globally accepted labor standards, cleanliness, etc., can provide a means of demonstrating that the cashews and the conditions under which they are processed meet globally recognized criteria. An African company certified by the CCC would be ranked with the best facilities in any cashew processing region. The CCC was founded by David Rosenthal, who has been involved in cashew importing for the past 16 years. There is also a “Give Back’ program which would provide funds for projects to benefit communities who depend on cashew processing.
For more information visit www.cashewconcern.com |
ACA Newsletter
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Issue No 9 November 2008
- ACA Annual Conference
- New ACA Executive Committee
- Country Updates from Guinea-Bissau and Gambia
- MIM Cashew in Ghana
- US-Africa Agribusiness Forum
- New York Fancy Food Show
- High-Level Forum on Aid Effectiveness
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