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April 2026 The global cashew industry, once seen as a pillar of agricultural growth in developing economies, is now grappling with a deepening crisis marked by widespread spoilage, farmer unrest, and systemic breakdowns. What should have been a season of “potential growth” has instead devolved into a landscape of rotting waste—highlighting critical failures in logistics, […]

The Cashew Nut Association of Cambodia has announced plans to host the inaugural “Cambodia International Cashew Conference” in late 2026 or early 2027 to promote the Kingdom’s cashew production potential, attract greater investment in domestic processing, and strengthen connections between farmers and international buyers. CAC president Silot Uon explained that the conference would enhance the

Phnom Penh, March 19, 2026 — Cambodia’s Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries (MAFF) convened its Annual Conference on Thursday to review sector performance in 2025 and outline strategic priorities for 2026, under the chairmanship of H.E. Dith Tina, Minister of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries. The event brought together key stakeholders from across the agriculture sector,

Kampong Thom, March 16, 2026 — The Cashew Nut Association of Cambodia (CAC) held a meeting with representatives from iDE Canada on March 16 at the CAC head office in Kampong Thom Province to explore potential investment and development opportunities in Cambodia’s cashew sector, with a focus on supporting women-led enterprises. The visit is part of iDE Canada’s feasibility study on

Cashews are among the most popular nuts worldwide, prized for their buttery texture and naturally sweet, savory flavor. Global demand for the nut continues to rise, with market research estimating the cashew industry was valued at more than $8 billion in 2022. Analysts expect that figure to climb to over $11 billion by the end of the

Phnom Penh, March 11, 2026 — Cambodia is set to begin exporting raw cashew nuts valued at approximately $35 million to China, with long-term plans to expand the trade to $400 million, according to officials from the Ministry of Commerce. The export initiative was formalized through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on

Phnom Penh, Cambodia — The European Chamber of Commerce in Cambodia (EuroCham) will host an Agribusiness Committee Afterwork event aimed at strengthening collaboration and networking among professionals in Cambodia’s growing agribusiness sector. The event, organized in cooperation with key agricultural organizations including the Cambodia Organic Agriculture Association (COAA), the Cashew Nut Association of Cambodia (CAC), and the Food and Agriculture Organization

Kampong Thom, Cambodia – Cashew farmers in Kampong Thom have marked a significant milestone with the successful Foundation Assembly of the Kampong Thom Cashew Nut Geographical Indication (GI), signaling a new chapter for the province’s signature agricultural product. The achievement was made possible with support from the Green Climate Fund (GCF) through the PEARL Project,

West Africa’s cashew industry is undergoing rapid transformation, with rising domestic processing capacity and new government policies aimed at strengthening value addition and global competitiveness. The expansion, led by Côte d’Ivoire and Benin, is beginning to reshape the global cashew supply chain and challenge the long-standing dominance of Vietnam in processing and exports. Industry discussions