News & Events

CAC News Phnom Penh — The Cashew Nut Association of Cambodia (CAC) was invited to participate in the National Forum on eBeam and X-ray Technologies for a Smarter Future 2025: New Frontiers in Business and Investment, held on December 16 in Phnom Penh. The workshop was organized by the Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology and Innovation […]

CAC News Kampong Thom, December 15— Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) met with the Cashew Nut Association of Cambodia (CAC) on December 15, to request cooperation in organizing a field visit to cashew nut farms and related facilities for Japanese investment delegates, with the aim of promoting Cambodia’s cashew sector and attracting foreign investment in

Siem Reap, Cambodia — December 3, 2025 The Cashew Nut Association of Cambodia (CAC) dispatched two representatives to participate in a specialized training workshop on Child Protection and the Prevention of Exploitation, Abuse, and Sexual Harassment, held in Siem Reap province on December 3 and supported by CAPRED. The event brought together institutions, enterprises, and civil

December 3, 2025 — The international cashew market is experiencing significant turbulence as supply constraints, political disruptions, and shifting trade policies drive prices upward across both raw cashew nuts (RCN) and cashew kernels. Strong RCN Prices Persist Despite Political Disruptions Tanzania’s new-crop RCN continues to post strong auction results, with prices ranging between USD 1,700–1,760 per metric

Ratanakiri, Cambodia — November 27, 2025 — Cambodia’s cashew industry is confronting mounting challenges as climate change reshapes weather patterns and disrupts crop production across major growing regions. Field observations over recent months indicate that irregular rainfall, persistent cloud cover, and late-season typhoons have significantly affected cashew development, leading to delayed growth and reduced yields. According

Kampot province — November 20 — The Cashew Association of Cambodia (CAC) joined a workshop organized by the Department of Agro-Industry (DAI) of the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF), as officials and industry representatives gathered to strengthen national standards for raw cashew nuts (RCN). The goal of the initiative is to enhance the capacity

STUNG TRENG, Cambodia — November 18 — The Cashew Nut Association of Cambodia (CAC) joined provincial officials, development partners, and civil society groups on Monday for a workshop introducing a major new agricultural initiative aimed at empowering indigenous women farmers in the northeast. The event, held at the Stung Treng provincial hall, formally presented the “Strengthening Technology

CAC News Phnom Penh, November 11, 2025 — The Cashew Nut Association of Cambodia (CAC) and Khmer Enterprise (KE) are exploring opportunities to strengthen collaboration in the cashew nut sub-sector, following a meeting held on November 10. The development initiatives are supported by KE’s programs for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), startups, and service providers. Khmer

CAC News Phnom Penh, November 10, 2025 — Cambodia’s forest sector is gaining growing attention from textile manufacturers, plantation operators, and wood processing industries eager to source materials from legally managed, traceable, and sustainably managed forests. Driven by environmental concerns and rising international demand for verified sustainable products, the shift marks a new era for the

Feasibility study targets large-scale extraction of cashew shell liquid for renewable energy Kampong Thom, November 3, 2025 — The Cashew Nut Association of Cambodia (CAC) held a high-level meeting on November 3, with representatives from the Plant Engineering Center of the South Korean Institute for Advanced Engineering (IAE) to discuss a potential collaboration on biofuel production derived from cashew