Usibras

What Usibras does

Usibras is a vertically integrated Brazilian cashew nut processor and exporter, founded in 1979 in Mossoró, Rio Grande do Norte by Francisco Assis Neto, and now operating as a wholly-owned subsidiary of the diversified conglomerate Grupo FAN. The company processes raw cashew nuts into graded kernels (SLW/WW180, LW/WW210, W240, W450) plus cuts, bands, granules, and flour, and operates a full shell-to-product valorization chain that converts cashew shells into cashew nutshell liquid (CNSL) for industrial use and biomass for clean energy generation. Production is anchored in two Brazilian facilities (Aquiraz, Ceará and Mossoró, Rio Grande do Norte) with additional processing in Dawhenya, Ghana and a sales office in Camden, New Jersey, giving the company a tri-continental footprint that supports both raw material sourcing and end-market proximity.

Usibras serves distinct customer segments through a portfolio of four registered consumer brands — Dunorte (premium nuts and dried fruits), Love Nuts (vegan, non-GMO clean label), Cajumil (mass-market affordable cashews), and Cajueiro (plant-based beverages made from cashews and water) — alongside a dedicated B2B food service channel and an online auction platform (Leilão Usibras) that monetizes production rejects, xerém, flour, and biomass. Revenue is generated from hardware sales of branded consumer goods, bulk kernel sales to snack industries and resellers, industrial sales of CNSL and biomass, and transaction-based auction sales, with FSSC 22000, Kosher, Organic, and IBD certifications supporting access to regulated export and specialty retail channels. Go-to-market is sales-led and event-driven (auctions), supported by direct procurement from small producers without intermediaries, with supplier financing facilitated through the affiliated FAN Capital Prioritária receivables-advance program. The company is described as Brazil's largest cashew nut exporter, operates in Brazil, the United States, and Ghana, and does not disclose financial results publicly.

Name

Usibras

Legal name

Usibras

Website

https://usibras.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1979

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Usibras is a Brazilian cashew nut processor and exporter, founded in 1979, operating processing facilities in Brazil, Ghana, and the United States. It serves consumer retail (four brands), B2B food service, and industrial by-product markets with graded kernels, plant-based beverages, and cashew shell derivatives.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cashew Nut Processing & Nut Products

NAICS

Fruit and Vegetable Preserving and Specialty Food Manufacturing (3114), Farm Product Raw Material Merchant Wholesalers (4245)

SIC

Food And Kindred Products (2000), Wholesale-Farm Product Raw Materials (5150)

akta.pro primary industry

Dried & Dehydrated Foods Manufacturing (AFAKACAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

Natural, Organic & Health Foods Wholesale Distribution (CRAOAAAK)

Keywords

• Cashew nut processing
• Nut product manufacturing
• Plant-based beverages
• Wholesale cashew kernels
• Cashew shell byproducts

Headquarters

HQ city

Aquiraz

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Cashew Nut Products: Processing and sale of cashew almonds in various grades (SLW/WW180, LW/WW210, W240, W450), cuts (pieces, bands, granules, flour), and formats (natural, roasted, seasoned). Sold under multiple brands targeting different market segments.
2. Plant-Based Beverages: Cashew-based drinks under Cajueiro brand, including pure cashew water and combinations with almonds, nuts, and cocoa
3. Export Revenue: International export of cashew products with global presence in Brazil, Ghana, and USA markets
4. Auction Sales: Sale of production waste (xerém, flour, rejects) through Leilão Usibras online auction platform
5. Cashew Shell Liquid (LCC): Liquid from cashew shells sold as industrial raw material for medicinal synthesis, rubber plasticizers, fungicides, and insecticides
6. Cashew Shell Biomass: Biomass fuel from cashew shell waste for sustainable energy production

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Usibras processes and sells cashew kernels in multiple grades (WW180 to W450), cuts, and consumer-packaged formats under four brands (Dunorte, Love Nuts, Cajumil, Cajueiro). The company also markets industrial by-products including cashew nutshell liquid (LCC/CNSL) and biomass fuel, and operates Leilão Usibras, an online auction platform for surplus cashew production materials.

Product overview

Usibras is a cashew nut processing company and one of Brazil's largest cashew exporters, founded in 1979 in Mossoró, Rio Grande do Norte. The company operates across the entire cashew value chain with four consumer brands serving different market segments: Dunorte (premium nuts and dried fruits), Love Nuts (vegan Clean Label products), Cajumil (accessible affordable products), and Cajueiro (plant-based beverages). In addition to consumer products, Usibras offers wholesale cashew kernels in various grades for food industries and food service, as well as industrial by-products including cashew nutshell liquid (LCC) and biomass. The company also operates Leilão Usibras, an online auction platform for surplus materials and processing by-products. Usibras is part of the FAN Group, which has over 60 years of history across multiple economic sectors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Dunorte: Brand specializing in selected cashews, nuts, and dried fruits with premium quality standards.
• Love Nuts
• Cajumil
• Cajueiro

Products and services

• Dunorte A brand specializing in selected cashews, nuts, and dried fruits with premium quality standards. Offers cashew kernels, peanuts, almonds, pistachios, Brazil nuts, dried fruits, and mixes for retail consumers, food service, and specialty markets.
• Love Nuts A Clean Label brand creating vegan, non-GMO products for health-conscious and environmentally conscious consumers. Offers granola, nut mixes (Sleep, Beauty, Energy, Immunity), nut butters, and protein bars.
• Cajumil An accessible brand developed to serve all audiences with quality products at affordable prices. Offers crunchy corn, nut mixes, seasoned cashews, and roasted cashews.
• Cajueiro A brand offering plant-based beverages made exclusively from cashew nuts and water. Products are pure, tasty, nutritious, and 100% natural, made with only two ingredients.
• Cashew Kernels (Wholesale Grades) Wholesale cashew kernels in various grades including SLW/WW180, LW/WW210, LW3, W240, W450, Batoque, Pedaço Pequeno, Pedaço Grande, Banda, SP, Granulado, Xerém, Farinha, Pasta, and No Count. Targeted at snack industries, resellers, and bulk packaging markets.
• Cashew Nutshell Biomass Cashew nutshell shell biomass used as a biodegradable fuel derived from vegetable biomass waste, offering economic and ecological energy solutions for industries.
• Cashew Nutshell Liquid (LCC / CNSL) Liquid cashew nutshell commercialized nationally and internationally as an economical raw material with wide industrial applications including medicinal synthesis, rubber plasticizers, fungicides, and insecticides.
• Leilão Usibras Online auction platform for selling surplus castanha refugos (rejects), cashew processing by-products, and equipment. Features live bidding, mobile apps for iOS and Android, and various auction modalities (online, in-person, simultaneous).

Quantifiable outcome

• Eliminating intermediaries to increase farmer income and promote sustainable development of local communities

Named customers2 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• GRUPO FANcoreOthersParent company of Grupo FAN, which has operated for over 60 years in segments including civil construction, fuels, financial services, and cashew nut processing in Brazilian and international markets. Usibras is part of this larger corporate group.
• Turbo PartnersminorOthersAccelerator program that supports Usibras, providing mentorship and resources for business growth and development.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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