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IDH and ARECA Now Official Partners of ACi

ACi relies on the support and expertise from both private and public sector partners in fostering a competitive and growing cashew industry. The month of July saw two milestones for ACi as it gained two new Core Partners: The Sustainable Trade Initiative – IDH and The Regulatory Authority of Cotton and Cashew in Ivory Coast, ARECA.      

A two year cooperation agreement for the 2nd Call of Applications for the Cashew Matching Fund was signed with IDH as it decided to cooperate closer. IDH officially became a funding partner to the ACi Matching Fund...

When Money Really Does Grow on Trees: The Rise of the Cashew Industry in Ghana

Though only a little larger than a one cedi coin, the cashew nut has the potential to be economic dynamite in Ghana, and it’s just beginning to spark.  Over the last couple of years, cashew production in Ghana has grown at a rapid pace.  This increase within Ghana is part of a larger trend throughout Africa, as cashew production has nearly doubled on the continent over the last 10 years.  Now, over two million African farmers grow about 48% of the world’s cashew, slowly replacing previous hubs for the nut, such as Vietnam and India.  As cashew nut production rises...

Introducing Dr. Kantha Shelke: A Speaker at the ACA World Cashew Festival and Expo 2013

The African Cashew Alliance is excited to introduce Kantha Shelke as a speaker at the ACA World Cashew Festival and Expo 2013 on 16-19 September in Accra, Ghana.  Dr. Shelke, a leading food scientist, will present during the "New Market Opportunities" portion of this year's plenary discussion....

ACA Welcomes New Managing Director

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New Video Testimonials Highlight Benefits of ACA Conference

Why should you come the ACA World Cashew Festival and Expo 2013?

These video testimonials from some leading cashew industry and ACA representatives describe how participants and the cashew industry as a whole benefit from the annual conference. Click below to hear their thoughts.


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ACA Benefits Come Full Circle in New Partnership

The Food Pro Team

The ACA recently saw its mission realized by a new team of cashew processing companies.  In late June 2013, the Food Processing Co. Ltd. (Food Pro) was in the process of implementing the ACA...

ACi Launches Second Call of The Matching Fund

 The African Cashew Initiative launched the second  call of the Matching Fund today.  Between 19th July  to 19th August 2013, Private Enterprises can apply  with their projects on enhancement of farmer  ...

Cracking the nut on jobs in Togo

In the June edition of their newsletter, Root Capital (Growing Rural Prosperity) focuses on the cashew business in West Africa and in particular local processor and ACA member, Cajou Espoir.

For the full story and Interview with the CEO of Cajou Espoir, visit rootcapital

ACA Awarded USAID Global Development Alliance Grant

On April 26, USAID officially awarded the African Cashew Alliance (ACA) with a Global Development Alliance (GDA) grant.  The funds will support a two-year program entitled “Leveraging Cashew Business for Poverty Reduction.” Within the two-year time span of the project, ACA’s work is expected to result in additional income of $10M for rural communities and create 3,200 new jobs in the cashew industry.

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Christian Dahm's Departure – An Exclusive In-Depth Interview with ACA’s Outgoing Managing Director

After nearly five years at the helm of the African Cashew Alliance, Christian Dahm leaves his role as Managing Director this month. The organization was in its infancy when Christian joined in 2008 when it was still a project under the wing of the USAID-West Africa Trade Hub. With the support of several mentors in Ghana and the cashew industry as a whole, Christian soon became a cashew expert in his own right. With his business acumen, development experience, international background, and infectious motivation, Christian helped catalyze what will undoubtedly be heralded as a new era in the...

African Cashew Alliance: Growing the cashew industry

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