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CALL FOR ABSTRACTS/PAPERS

Date

From Tuesday, September 23 to Thursday, September 25, 2025

Location

Abidjan (Côte d'Ivoire)

Background and justification

From 2000 to 2018, the cashew raw nuts global trade more than doubled, and Africa has become the world's leading producer (>60%). Worldwide, the cashew nut market is experiencing annual growth of 7 to 10%, driven by increasing consumer demand and the recognized nutritional benefits of the nut. Despite its social and economic importance, in most of the main nut-producing countries,

 

 

On April 24 – April 26, 2025, the 7th Ordinary Session of the Consultative International Cashew Council (CICC) convened in Conakry, Guinea took place, marking a significant milestone for the African cashew industry. Under the leadership of Ghana’s Minister of Trade, Agribusiness, and Industry, Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, ministers of agriculture and trade and their representatives from twelve cashew-producing nations participated in high-level discussions aimed at advancing the sector.

Olam Food Ingredients Ghana Limited (ofi), one of the leading ingredients companies in the country and exporter of cocoa and cashew, has partnered with the GIZ project Market Oriented Value Chain for Jobs and Growth in the ECOWAS Region (GIZ/MOVE-ComCashew) to officially launch the 'Cashew Apple as a Recipe for Women and Youth Empowerment' Matching Grant Fund project in Techiman."

The cashew apple, a nutrient-rich product of the cashew tree, holds immense potential for economic growth and improved nutrition in Nigeria. However, a substantial portion of these apples is wasted due to post-harvest losses and underutilization. To address this challenge and unlock the value of cashew apples, a training program was organized to enhance value addition, increase utilization, and stimulate demand for cashew apple products in Nigeria.

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A team from the European Union Delegation visited USIBRAS Ghana Limited, the largest cashew processing facility in Ghana.

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Are you a woman working in the global cashew industry? Are you looking to elevate your career and gain invaluable insights from seasoned professionals in the sector? We are thrilled to announce a unique opportunity for women in the cashew industry to be mentored by successful women leaders within the sector.

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On 12 March 2025, the Validation Workshop of a study conducted by Nitidae, titled “Cashew Sector in Tanzania: Ways towards a Sustainable and Competitive Value Chain” was held in Dar, Tanzania, bringing together various stakeholders in the cashew sector. This included farmer cooperatives and unions, processors, financial institutions, ministries, and development partners such as the EU, GIZ, Netherlands Embassy, and Italian Embassy.

 

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From 10th to 13th March 2025, a distinguished team led by Mr. Luis Rodriguez from EU DG INTPA, along with Mr. Lamine Diallo, Mrs. Silvia Sala, Mr. Daniel Gonzalez from the EU Delegation, Mrs. Anne Meyer, Mr. Benjamin Garnier from Nitidae, Ms. Jennifer Gache from the German Consulting Group (GFA), and Mr. Mohamed Salifou from GIZ/MOVE-ComCashew, visited Tanzania to engage with partners and stakeholders involved in the cashew value chain.

 

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Last month, from February 21st to 23rd, GIZ/MOVE-ComCashew took part in the World Cashew Conference (WCC) in Dubai. It was an opportunity for cashew industry players to connect, share insights and knowledge.

The central topic of discussion was the impact of policies on global cashew trade. Stakeholders, thus, dialogued extensively about the content of policies, motivating factors for regulatory decisions, and new developments on the global market and how to respond effectively for mutual benefit.  

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