Cashews

The Cashew tree grows in tropical areas with an annual rainfall of 400 to 4,000 mm and from sea level to an altitude of 1,000m.  Cashew is cultivated primarily in India, Vietnam, Ivory Coast, Guinea-Bissau, Tanzania, Benin, Brazil and other countries in East and West Central Africa and Sout East Asia.  Plantings have also been established in South Africa and Australia.

Although Africa produces the majority of the world’s raw cashew nuts crop, much of this is moved in raw state so that most of the processing into finished kernels is done in South East Asia, the export of shelled cashews is as follows:

Cashew processing often involves multi-stage handling between smallholder farms and centralized shelling/packing facilities. HACCP-compliant operations ensure aflatoxin control, allergen management, and traceability throughout the supply chain.

Barrow Lane & Ballard Ltd has a wealth of experience in the Cashew market, historically we have always had strong relationships with origin suppliers and customers from around the globe and so we have grown into one of the most important and trusted cashew handlers in the world.  Through regular visits to India and Vietnam we have cultivated relationships with quality, reliable packers.  

We are keenly aware of the potential for volatility in Cashew markets and so we place a lot of importance on continuity of supply. Having a wide-ranging customer and supply base, together with a strong balance sheet, allows us to offer flexibility and liquidity at all times.

Our size and reputation allows us to offer customers deliveries from spot to one or two years forward in quantities ranging from container loads to single pallets. With our extensive knowledge of the market through our origin and customer contacts, we can provide a balanced view of the market which both customers and suppliers find helpful in their decision-making process.