Cashew Coast
Cashew Coast is a Côte d'Ivoire-based cashew nut processor that sources from local smallholder farmers and exports certified conventional, organic, and Fairtrade cashew kernels to enterprise buyers in Europe and the US, with farm-level traceability across 14,000+ hectares.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2018
- HeadquartersAbidjan
- Headcount501–1,000
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Cashew Coast does
Cashew Coast operates a B2B enterprise sales motion targeting major supermarkets, branded nut companies, roaster-packers, a prominent pesto manufacturer, and specialized organic distributors, exporting 130+ containers annually through the ports of Abidjan and San Pedro. Distribution leverages a 3-week transit to Europe and 8-week transit to the US East Coast, a structural cost-and-speed advantage versus Asian competitors. Revenue is generated through quote-based bulk kernel pricing (whole and broken grades, approximately 75/25 split) under one-off purchase contracts, complemented by a smaller direct-to-consumer e-commerce channel in the UK, Ireland, and the Netherlands. The company holds the first BRC-certified processing line from raw cashew to exported kernel in Côte d'Ivoire (Grade A+ as of 2024), along with USDA Organic, EOS, Naturland, Fairtrade, HACCP, SMETA, and FDA registrations, and operates under Cajou Investments Holding Limited with impact-investor backing from AgDevCo (June 2024).
Cashew Coast firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Cashew Coast
- Legal name
- Cajou Investments Holding Limited
- Website
- https://cashewcoast.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2018
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 501–1,000 employees
- Short description
- Cashew Coast is a Côte d'Ivoire-based cashew nut processor that sources from local smallholder farmers and exports certified conventional, organic, and Fairtrade cashew kernels to enterprise buyers in Europe and the US, with farm-level traceability across 14,000+ hectares.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Cashew Coast industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Cashew Nut Processing
- NAICS
- Dried and Dehydrated Food Manufacturing (311423)
- SIC
- Food And Kindred Products (2000), Canned, Frozen & Preservd Fruit, Veg & Food Specialties (2030)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Dried & Dehydrated Foods Manufacturing (AFAKACAK)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Organic Bulk Foods, Grains & Nuts Wholesale (AFAIAJAH), Natural, Organic & Health Foods Wholesale Distribution (CRAOAAAK)
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Where Cashew Coast is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Abidjan
Offices2 records
Markets served
Cashew Coast business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Cashew Kernel Export: B2B bulk export of conventional and organic cashew kernels to supermarkets, nut brands, roaster-packers, pesto manufacturers, and organic distributors. Exports over 130 containers annually with approximately 75% whole grades and 25% broken grades. Ships from Côte d'Ivoire ports (Abidjan and San Pedro) to Europe (3 weeks transit) and US East Coast (8 weeks transit).
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels2 records
Marketing channels6 records
Cashew Coast product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Cashew Coast processes and exports conventional, organic (USDA Organic, EOS), and Fairtrade certified cashew kernels in whole and broken grades from Côte d'Ivoire. The company sources raw cashew nuts from smallholder farmers across more than 14,000 hectares, processes them at its Bouaké facility using steam-based heat treatment, mechanical shelling, UV-C antimicrobial treatment, and optical grading, then ships bulk kernels in containers to B2B buyers (supermarkets, nut brands, roaster-packers, pesto manufacturers, organic distributors) in Europe and the US, with a complementary D2C online store in the UK, Ireland, and the Netherlands.
Product overview
Cashew Coast is a cashew nut processing business in Côte d'Ivoire offering a portfolio of conventional, organic, and Fairtrade certified cashew kernels. The core products include Conventional Cashew Kernels and Organic Cashew Nut Kernels (certified by Ecocert, USDA Organic, and EOS), along with Fairtrade Cashew Kernels. These are available in various functional grade types including wholes (W240, W320, W450) and broken grades (SW180, SW210, SB, SP, SS). All products are locally sourced and locally processed, traceable to the farmer, with a focus on food safety and sustainability.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Conventional Cashew Kernels Conventionally grown and processed cashew kernels, traceable to the farmer, available in wholes and broken grades (e.g., W240, W320, W450, SW180, SW210, SB, SP, SS), supplied to B2B enterprise buyers in Europe and the US.
- Organic Cashew Nut Kernels Organically certified cashew kernels grown without synthetic pesticides, GMOs, or harmful chemicals, verified by Ecocert under USDA Organic (NOP) and EU Organic Standard (EOS). Traceable to the farm with full supply chain certification, supplied to B2B buyers and specialty organic distributors.
- Fairtrade Cashew Kernels Fairtrade certified cashew kernels ensuring fair prices, decent working conditions, and sustainable livelihoods for farmers and workers, with a Fairtrade Premium directed to community development. Supplied to B2B buyers prioritizing ethical sourcing.
Quantifiable outcome
- 130+ containers exported annually
- +4 more outcomes
Companies that use Cashew Coast
Customer profileNamed customers6 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
Cashew Coast technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration2 records
AI capability2 records
Feature4 records
Cashew Coast partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- SAPcoreSAP Rural Sourcing Management solution powers Cashew Coast's traceability system covering over 14,000 hectares. The technology enables data-driven decisions, ensures product authenticity and quality, and provides farm-to-fork traceability. Featured in SAP customer showcase.
- USAIDcoreUSAID partnership supporting sustainable cashew production in Côte d'Ivoire. The partnership emphasizes commitment to excellence and development in the region alongside USDA programs.
- USDAcoreUSDA partnership supporting sustainable cashew production in Côte d'Ivoire. USDA Organic certification obtained through Ecocert, enabling access to US organic market.
- Sustainable Nut Initiative (SNI)coreSNI is a pre-competitive collaboration platform creating shared sustainability frameworks for the nut sector with initial focus on cashews. Cashew Coast participates as a processor member alongside manufacturers (Intersnack) and retailers (ALDI Süd). Coordinates with MOVE-ComCashew, GIZ, IDH, and FairMatch Support.
- MOVE-ComCashewcoreImplemented by GIZ under EU and BMZ funding, strengthens economic and climate resilience, food security, and employment across OACPS. Collaborates with SNI for processor roadshows, risk assessments, and sustainable business practices in the cashew industry.
- GIZ (Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit)coreGerman development agency implementing MOVE-ComCashew initiative to strengthen cashew value chains in Africa. Works with SNI and FairMatch Support to advance sustainability.
- IDH (Sustainable Trade Initiative)minorGlobal platform uniting public and private stakeholders to make agricultural markets more sustainable. Provides advisory support to SNI (Sustainable Nut Initiative).
- FairMatch SupportminorIndependent international social venture that develops and strengthens sustainable agricultural supply chains. Coordinates the SNI initiative with advisory support from ComCashew and IDH.
- EcocertcoreIndependent certification body founded in France in 1991. Certifies Cashew Coast products as USDA Organic (NOP) and EOS (EU Organic Standard) through rigorous audits ensuring no synthetic pesticides, GMOs, or prohibited substances.
- AldicoreAldi announced collaboration with Cashew Coast to empower female factory workers and farmer communities in Côte d'Ivoire and encourage environmentally friendly nut production. Stocked in Aldi supermarkets.
Scale indicators6 records
Recent moves2 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Cashew Coast competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Mim Cashew: Mim Cashew is a Burkina Faso-based raw cashew nut processing company focused on organic and Fairtrade certified kernels for European and US buyers. It is the closest geographic peer to Cashew Coast, operating with similar certifications, traceability emphasis, and supply chain mission.
- SITA (Société Ivoirienne de Traitement d'Anacarde): SITA is a Côte d'Ivoire-based cashew processing company with substantial local capacity. It is a direct competitor operating in the same country, sourcing from the same smallholder farmer base, and competing for the same export customers.
- CBL (Compagnie des Bois et de l'Alimentation) / Ivory Cashew: CBL, also known in cashew processing circles as Ivory Cashew, is a Côte d'Ivoire-based processor competing for similar export customers and smallholder farmer supply. It is a regional direct peer operating in the same country and product category.
Broad incumbents
- Olam Food Ingredients (ofi): ofi (formerly Olam International's edible nuts business) is a global leader in cashew processing, sourcing, and supply with operations across Africa, Asia, and the Americas. It is a broad incumbent against whom Cashew Coast competes for tier-1 buyer contracts, with vastly greater scale but less specialization in traceable/origin-processed African cashews.
- Long Son JSC: Long Son is one of Vietnam's largest cashew processors, exporting globally. It represents the dominant Asian supply base that Cashew Coast's "diversification away from Asia" positioning directly challenges, and serves as a benchmark for scale economics in the industry.
- Kalbavi Cashews: Kalbavi is one of India's largest cashew kernel processors and exporters, with decades of experience and broad geographic reach. It is a broad incumbent serving global buyers with whom Cashew Coast competes for European and US nut brand customers.
Emerging players
- Africa Nuts Limited: Africa Nuts is a Tanzania-based cashew processing company focused on origin processing and exports. It is an emerging African peer with similar value proposition to Cashew Coast but a different origin country, representing both competitive overlap and a potential model for geographic expansion.
Others
- Intersnack Group: Intersnack is a major European savory snack and nut manufacturer and a Sustainable Nut Initiative member alongside Cashew Coast. It is a buyer and ecosystem partner rather than a direct competitor, but it shapes sustainability standards and buyer demand relevant to Cashew Coast.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Cashew Coast social profiles
Digital presenceCashew Coast compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance9 records
Cashew Coast financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Cashew Coast leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles4 records
Cashew Coast funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds1 record
Investors1 record
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Cashew Coast M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments1 record
M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Frequently asked questions about Cashew Coast
What does Cashew Coast do?
Cashew Coast processes and exports conventional, organic (USDA Organic, EOS), and Fairtrade certified cashew kernels in whole and broken grades from Côte d'Ivoire. The company sources raw cashew nuts from smallholder farmers across more than 14,000 hectares, processes them at its Bouaké facility using steam-based heat treatment, mechanical shelling, UV-C antimicrobial treatment, and optical grading, then ships bulk kernels in containers to B2B buyers (supermarkets, nut brands, roaster-packers, pesto manufacturers, organic distributors) in Europe and the US, with a complementary D2C online store in the UK, Ireland, and the Netherlands.
Is Cashew Coast a public or private company?
Cashew Coast is a private company. It is classified as venture growth investor backed and is currently operating.
When was Cashew Coast founded?
Cashew Coast was founded in 2018. It employs 501 to 1,000 people.
Where is Cashew Coast based?
Cashew Coast is headquartered in Abidjan.
How does Cashew Coast make money?
One revenue line is on record: cashew Kernel Export.
Who are Cashew Coast's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Mim Cashew, SITA (Société Ivoirienne de Traitement d'Anacarde) and CBL (Compagnie des Bois et de l'Alimentation) / Ivory Cashew. Broad incumbents are Olam Food Ingredients (ofi), Long Son JSC and Kalbavi Cashews. Africa Nuts Limited is listed as an emerging player. Intersnack Group is listed as an others.
Does Cashew Coast have an API?
No public API is recorded for Cashew Coast.
What industry is Cashew Coast in?
Cashew Coast's product category is Cashew Nut Processing. Its primary akta.pro industry code is AFAKACAK, Dried & Dehydrated Foods Manufacturing, with a secondary code of AFAIAJAH, Organic Bulk Foods, Grains & Nuts Wholesale. Its NAICS code is 311423 and its SIC code is 2000.