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Ghanaian cashew industry development and processing

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Ghana’s cashew industry is characterized remains defined by a significant challenges regarding value addition and gap in domestic processing. processing capacity. While the country produces between 250,000 and approximately 262,000 metric tonnes of raw cashew nuts annually, less than 6% of this production is processed locally. Most The majority of raw nuts are exported to India and Vietnam, resulting where they are refined and sold at higher premium prices. This lack of local value addition results in lost industrial growth, technical skill development, and tax revenue for Ghana. To combat waste and economic loss, waste, researchers at the CSIR-Food Research Institute are working through the MA-CASH initiative to commercialize discarded cashew apples. These fruits typically spoil within 24 hours of harvest, but new New technology has been developed to extend their the shelf life of these fruits from 24 hours to six days for transport, after which they can be refrigerated with potential for up to a year. Scientists aim year-long refrigeration, aiming to transform this waste into create products such as like juices, sausages, and bagels. Despite these research efforts, Ghanaian farmers continue to face declining farm-gate prices due to market uncertainties and low local demand, contrasting with demand. This situation stands in stark contrast to neighboring Côte d’Ivoire, which has aggressively expanded its cashew sector through aggressive investment in local processing. processing investments, creating thousands of jobs and establishing itself as a major global player. As Ghana seeks to increase domestic processing of key commodities like cocoa and cashew to retain more economic value, the cashew industry faces ongoing competitive pressure from Côte d’Ivoire’s ability to capture industry profits.

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