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BRC v9 And The Cashew Audit: Twelve Fundamental Requirements, And The Four That Trip Suppliers Up
Product Knowledge

BRC v9 And The Cashew Audit: Twelve Fundamental Requirements, And The Four That Trip Suppliers Up

The BRCGS Global Standard for Food Safety Issue 9 has been the mandatory certification standard for assessed sites since February 2023.

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Tung Tran 5 min read
EUDR Cashew: Why The May 4 Draft Matters For Your 2027 Sourcing Decisions
Market Insights

EUDR Cashew: Why The May 4 Draft Matters For Your 2027 Sourcing Decisions

On 4 May 2026, the European Commission published a package of measures on the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), including a draft delegated act on product…

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Tung Tran 4 min read
Every QC Test We Run Before A Cashew Lot Leaves Our Partner Factory
Supply Chain

Every QC Test We Run Before A Cashew Lot Leaves Our Partner Factory

Before a cashew lot leaves our processing partner facility, it passes six tests. Three are routine and quick. Three are slower and only triggered when the first…

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Tung Tran 4 min read
Aflatoxin And Cashew: EU Limits, RASFF Data, And Why The Risk Profile Is Lower Than You May Think
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Aflatoxin And Cashew: EU Limits, RASFF Data, And Why The Risk Profile Is Lower Than You May Think

Aflatoxin is the contaminant most likely to keep a food-safety professional awake at night. It is a heat-stable, naturally-occurring mycotoxin that does not…

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Tung Tran 4 min read
Inside The Factory: An 8-Frame Walkthrough Of Our Partner Operation In Bình Phước
Supply Chain

Inside The Factory: An 8-Frame Walkthrough Of Our Partner Operation In Bình Phước

Eight frames from inside our partner cashew processing facility in Bình Phước — from raw nut intake to container loading, with partner consent.

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Tung Tran 3 min read
FX Risk For SME Cashew Importers: Three Frameworks Beyond Spot Watching
Market Insights

FX Risk For SME Cashew Importers: Three Frameworks Beyond Spot Watching

Mid-market cashew importers in the Eurozone, Japan, Korea, and the Gulf carry a currency exposure that is structural, not tactical.

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Tung Tran 3 min read
Cashew Grade Decoder: W180, W240, W320, W450 — Which Buyer Profile Picks Each, And Why
Product Knowledge

Cashew Grade Decoder: W180, W240, W320, W450 — Which Buyer Profile Picks Each, And Why

The grade on your cashew contract — W240, W320, W450, LP — is not just a kernel-size designation. It signals which buyer segment your supplier thinks you are.

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Tung Tran 5 min read
Vietnam Cashew Q1 2026: Strong Start, A Lowered Year-End Target, And Three Structural Pressures
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Vietnam Cashew Q1 2026: Strong Start, A Lowered Year-End Target, And Three Structural Pressures

Vietnam's cashew kernel export volume rose 11.8% year-on-year in Q1 2026, with export value up 10.9%. The first-quarter numbers, published by the Vietnam Cashew…

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Tung Tran 3 min read
Week 16/2026 — Cashew Market Update
Market Insights

Week 16/2026 — Cashew Market Update

Vietnam closed Q1/2026 with cashew exports at 125,500 tons and USD 860.62 million — up 2.8% in volume and 2.6% in value year-on-year. The average export price settled at USD 6,858/ton, essentially flat.

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Tâm Lê 3 min read

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