Exploring the Potential of Cashew and Macadamia Nuts in Kenya
24/02/2021 - 08:54
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EU Ambassador Mordue visited the Macadamia Processing Plant operated by ‘Ten Senses Africa’ in Athi River’s Export Processing Zone.
The world demand for nuts has increased heavily over the past decade. This has also been recognised in Kenya, where there is great potential to increase the amount of cashew and macadamia nuts being imported to the EU. Yet, even though cashew nut production has traditionally been one of the main sources of livelihood at the coast, especially the cashew sector has struggled to fully benefit from this global trend. Currently, production is still well below the 1978 peak production of 38,000 metric tons.