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Kampong Thom, June 4—Industry leaders say the growing adoption of automated processing lines is reshaping safety standards in the cashew sector by significantly reducing workers’ exposure to cashew nut shell liquid (CNSL), a naturally occurring substance that can cause skin irritation and other health risks. Under fully mechanized operations, raw cashew nuts pass through enclosed

Kampong Thom, May 29, 2026 — A team from the National Institute of Science, Technology and Innovation (NISTI) conducted a three-day field mission in Kampong Thom province from May 27–29 to assess the needs of Cambodia’s cashew sector and identify technological solutions to improve harvesting and processing practices. The mission involved consultations and in-depth interviews with

Phnom Penh, May 2026 — Cambodia’s raw cashew nut (RCN) exports recorded a strong performance in the first four months of 2026, rising by 24% compared to the same period in 2025, defying earlier concerns about the negative impacts of climate change on agricultural output. The growth comes amid challenging weather conditions, including unseasonal rainfall and extreme

Kampong Thom, May 14, 2026 — The Cashew Nut Association of Cambodia (CAC) has held its third meeting with iDE Canada to finalize cooperation plans for a new pilot initiative aimed at strengthening Cambodia’s local cashew processing industry and supporting women-led enterprises. Following the discussions, iDE Canada agreed to enter into a partnership with CAC to

Phnom Penh, April 3, 2026 — The Ministry of Commerce has officially registered four new products as Geographical Indications (GI), marking a significant milestone in strengthening Cambodia’s product identity, protecting intellectual property, and expanding access to international markets. The newly recognized GI products are: Phnom Srok Golden Silk, known for its fine, lustrous threads, natural dyes,

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