OVN - With innovations in applying scientific and technological advances to cashew nut production and processing, Gold Cashew Co., Ltd based in Bu Nho commune, Phu Rieng district, Binh Phuoc province has successfully introduced local cashew products to the international market.

The dream of bringing Binh Phuoc cashew nuts to the world

In 2018, Binh Phuoc province was honored to be the only locality recognized by the National Office of Intellectual Property to be granted the Geographical Indication registration certificate for cashew products. This has become the driving force for the development of cashew nut production and processing enterprises in the region, including Golden Cashew Nut Company Limited.
 
Founded in 2019, Gold Cashew has been pursuing the goal of bringing cashew nuts from the red basalt land of Binh Phuoc to the world. To realize that dream, the company has invested heavily and pioneered in applying science and technology to processing and production to save time, increase productivity and reduce on-farm labor. Gold Cashew also leverages the advantages of new processing technologies such as roasting cashews under high pressure, advanced oil-free roasting technology together with the clean and quality raw materials from the “cashew capital” of Binh Phuoc.
Ms. Nguyen Thi Huong - Sales Director of the company said because of such positive changes, products of Gold Cashew gain a competitive edge over the traditional roasted cashew products. Some of these outstanding features are no cholesterol, no preservatives, no GMOs and no colorants. The products, however, still manage to retain the sweet taste, white color and wonderful nutrition from natural cashews, ensuring safety for users. Notably, our products are highly recommended by experts as well as widely accepted by health-conscious customers.
 
After 4 years of striving to realize the goal, Golden Cashew Nuts Co., Ltd. has launched to the market various high-quality products which are loved by many customers such as roasted unsalted cashews, roasted salted cashews, roasted cashews with coconut milk, roasted cashews with honey, spicy roasted cashews, wasabi roasted and chocolate roasted cashews.
 
These products all meet food hygiene and safety standards with BRCs class A certification; US FDA certification, HALAL certification, HACCP certification and ISO 22000 certification. The 4 products including roasted salted cashews, salt-free roasted cashews, roasted cashews with honey, roasted cashews with coconut milk are honored to meet the 4-star OCOP standard of Binh Phuoc province in 2021, and is also qualified as a typical rural industrial product at the provincial, regional and national levels.

Up to now, the cashew nut products of Gold Cashew have been widely distributed in various high-end supermarkets both domestically and internationally (Australia, Japan, Norway, Poland, Brunei,...). Specifically, the output of cashew nuts for domestic consumption is about 30-40% and for foreign export, that number reaches 60-70%. Exports to other potential markets such as the UK, Dubai, France, China, and Europe are also being promoted by the company.

Gold Cashew - Raising the bar for Binh Phuoc cashew nut brand

On sharing about the process of building the company, Ms. Huong said: “On a remarkable day in mid-November 2020, the Australian Consulate General in Ho Chi Minh City and Binh Phuoc provincial government visited our factory when Gold Cashew was preparing an order for an Australian customer. Unexpectedly, Ms. Julianne Cowley - Australian Consul General in Ho Chi Minh City said that her family also chooses products of Gold Cashew and highly appreciates the manufacturing process as well as the product quality. This has provided motivation and sparked enthusiasm within all of us to achieve the current success. 
As a new business that is in the early stage of development, we are facing many difficulties, especially during the Covid-19 pandemic. Ms. Huong said that due to the closure and social distancing order, the global supply chain has been disrupted, leading to rising freight costs. Furthermore, escalating production costs and restricting trade, travel among countries also hindered the process of promoting export goods; Exports to foreign partners (USA, Europe, etc.) were also delayed.
 
However, in the face of such difficulties, the company's staff still researches, consults with consumers and puts great care into each product to bring to the market fresh cashew flavors that could satisfy a diverse range of customers. This is because, for everyone, this is not merely a job but also an ambition to thrive, an aspiration to bring homeland cashew nuts to the world which contributes to the employment opportunities for the locals, as well as the socio-economic development of Binh Phuoc province.
 
In the pursuit of the "cashew dream", Golden Cashew Co., Ltd. is determined to offer consumers high-quality products, help cashew farmers through offtake agreements and build a value chain from farm to fork for Binh Phuoc cashew nuts. In addition, the company also aims to become a pioneer in the field of processing and exporting cashew nuts nationwide, as well as help raise the value of cashew nuts to a new level in the international market. If this dream comes true, one day, international customers might associate the image of cashew nuts with the word: Vietnam.

Tra Giang (Translated by Cong Minh)

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