Cashew Industry News

The latest news from the African cashew industry.

24 Feb, 2026
Cabinet approves new cashew factories to boost export-led growth – Trade Minister
Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare

The Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, has reaffirmed the Government’s unwavering commitment to revitalising Ghana’s industrial sector, expanding exports, and positioning the country as a...

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24 Feb, 2026


Gov’t moves to ban raw cashew, rubber and shea exports                                            

 

By Edward Adjei...

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24 Feb, 2026
Government signs MoU to drive cashew value addition

The agreement was signed by Eric Opoku and Mukesh Thakwani

Ghana's push to move from exporting raw produce to building industries at home has received a major boost following the signing...

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23 Feb, 2026
No more raw exports: President Mahama demands Ghana process its cashew, shea, and rubber locally


 

President John Dramani Mahama has urged foreign companies trading in Ghana’s raw cashew to establish processing factories in the country or exit the market, signalling an end to the long-standing practice of exporting unprocessed tree crop commodities while...

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23 Feb, 2026
Ghana will no longer export raw cashew – President

President John Mahama

President John Dramani Mahama has announced that Ghana will no longer export raw cashew nuts but will ensure value addition...

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23 Feb, 2026

Third Call for Proposals-DPP Matching Grant Support for Agribusinesses in Cashew and Oil Palm


The grant supports:

Innovations in processing Market access and certification Business and product development Skills training

Priority is given to women- and youth-led...

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23 Feb, 2026
Nkoranman Rural Bank disburses GH¢200m loans to cashew farmers 

The Nsawkaw branch of the Nkoranman Rural Bank in the Tain District of the Bono Region has disbursed loans totaling GH¢200 million to cashew farmers in the area in the last...

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23 Feb, 2026
Mahama Demands Local Processing of Cashew, Shea, and Rubber

President John Dramani Mahama has signalled an end to the long-standing practice of exporting unprocessed tree crop commodities while importing finished products at higher prices.

He made this indication while urging foreign companies trading in Ghana’s raw cashew to establish processing factories in the country or exit the...

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23 Feb, 2026
Cashew farmer urges government support for price control 

Joseph Owusu – Cashew farmer.

Mr Joseph Owusu, a cashew farmer, has called on the government to speed up the establishment of the proposed Cashew Development Board to regulate the...

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23 Feb, 2026

Stakeholders call for value addition, financing reforms in cashew sector

Speakers at a cashew session of the maiden Ghana Tree Crops Investment Summit and Exhibition have called for reforms to promote local processing, improve financing...

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