Investment in Local Cashew Processing to Boost Employment and Government Revenue
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TLDR
- An Algerian cashew processor, Sarl Anacard’Or Cashew, plans to establish three modern cashew-processing factories in Tanzania, starting with one in Masasi District, Mtwara Region.
- The investment aims to enhance local cashew processing, create employment opportunities, and increase government revenue.
- The CEO of Sarl Anacard’Or Cashew, Walid Dib, highlighted the exceptional quality of Tanzanian cashew nuts as a key factor in the decision to invest.
- The first factory in Masasi is expected to include modern machinery from Vietnam, with equipment arriving in September 2023 and training for local workers starting in January 2027.
- This initiative is anticipated to strengthen the connection between local farmers and international markets, boosting demand for quality Tanzanian cashews.