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CASHEW IN NIGERIA – BEST EXPERT INFORMATION ON EXPORTATION OF NIGERIAN CASHEW
Cashew is an edible nut which is rich in oil and protein. The kernet is found inside a kidney-shaped (or, boxing-glove shaped, if you prefer) inedible nut of a cashew apple. Cashew kernels are packed with calories, soluble dietary fiber, vitamins, minerals and numerous health-promoting phyto-chemicals that help protect form diseases and cancers.
All over the world, cashew is primarily used as snacks although they are frequently used in Indian cuisine too. 80% of global use is by the snack industry which makes use of the whole kernels. A lesser industry is the food processing industry which makes use of broken kernels, where they are used for chocolate bars, confectioneries, baked foods, cashew butter, cake and ice cream toppings and breakfast cereals.....Read More
MAJOR PLAYERS/STAKEHOLDERS IN THE EXPORTATION OF AGRICULTURAL COMMODITIES IN NIGERIA
To fully understand the business of exportation of agricultural commodities, it is important to be aware of the different roles played by different stakeholders across the value chain. You will have to deal with virtually all of them- directly or indirectly- if you are to export agricultural commodities. The following are the stakeholder who will have a say on your export business.
- Buyers/Customers/Off-takers
- Brokers
- Farmers
- Local Buying Agents (LBA)
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