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Harvests, the factory, quality standards and markets: the latest from VSAP.
Export2 min read
How to choose a reliable Vietnamese cashew supplier: a 10-point checklist
A good price is not enough. Before signing a cashew contract, check legal status, samples, COA, traceability, independent inspection and claim terms. A practical 10-point checklist.
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Product guide2 min read
Packing and storing cashews and macadamias: how long do they stay fresh?
Cashews and macadamias are rich in fat, so they absorb moisture and go rancid easily. Vacuum packing, inert gas and cool storage extend shelf life. A guide for importers, distributors and consumers.
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Export3 min read
How to import cashews from Vietnam: documents, Incoterms and payment
From quote request to container arrival: the steps to import Vietnamese cashew kernels, the documents you need, FOB/CIF terms and common payment methods.
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Quality2 min read
Export quality standards for cashew kernels: moisture, aflatoxin, microbiology
Beyond size, an export cashew lot is judged on moisture, broken ratio, colour, aflatoxin and microbiology. Here are the usual parameters and the limits in the EU and US.
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Product guide2 min read
Macadamia grades: nut-in-shell sizes and kernel styles 0–8
Macadamias are sold in two main forms: nut-in-shell (NIS), graded by diameter, and kernels, graded into styles by wholeness and size. Knowing the codes helps you buy the right product at the right price.
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Origin2 min read
Macadamias from Vietnam's Central Highlands: where, when and why they're good
With elevations of 500–1,000 m and red basalt soils, the Central Highlands have become Vietnam's main macadamia region. Here is where they grow, when they are picked and how post-harvest handling decides quality.
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Harvest2 min read
Vietnam's cashew season: when is the harvest and when should you order?
Vietnamese cashew trees flower in the dry season and are harvested mainly from February to May. Knowing the calendar helps buyers plan purchases and lock in prices.
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Processing3 min read
How cashews are processed for export: from raw nut to packed kernel
A raw cashew nut goes through about ten steps before it becomes a packed white kernel. We walk through each one and the points that decide quality.
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Product guide2 min read
What do W180, W240 and W320 mean? A guide to cashew kernel grades
The letter and number on a cashew carton tell you the colour and how many kernels make up a pound. Here is what W, SW, WS, LWP and the other codes mean, and how to choose one.
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