Masterclass in Cashew Market and Information Systems

Master international pricing mechanisms, navigate volatile global trade flows, and capture the true value of African cashew production.
Africa drives the global agricultural economy by producing 60% of the world’s cashews, yet over 80% is exported raw, leaving massive profits on the table. Organized by the African Cashew Alliance (ACA), this masterclass is designed to solve this challenge. Participants will gain the advanced market analysis tools and strategic insights needed to decode price volatility, understand international pricing, and make highly profitable business decisions in the global raw nut and kernel trade.
What You Will Gain
    • Global Flow Mapping: Decode the raw nut and kernel trade flows between Africa, Vietnam, India, Europe, and the US.
    • Price Monitoring Mastery: Learn to use critical international pricing tools, pricing quotes, Outturn Quality Ratio (KOR), and default rates.
    • Byproduct Valuation: Identify high-yield commercial opportunities in local processing and cashew apple byproducts.
    • Strategic Decision-Making: Mitigate marketing risks by predicting international price shifts before they impact your bottom line.

Who This Training Is For
    • Processing Unit Managers: Leaders processing raw cashew nuts, cashew apple juice, or Cashew Nut Shell Liquid (CNSL).
    • Cooperatives & Producer Organizations: Presidents, sales managers, and accountants looking to optimize agricultural trade.
    • Financial Executives: Account and risk managers at banks and microfinance institutions (MFIs) funding agricultural projects.
    • Traders & Consultants: Exporters, industry associations, and regulatory consultants driving sector growth.

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Jim Fitzpatrick

Jim Fitzpatrick is an award-winning consultant, business coach and cashew specialist. He is well known for the ACA Global Markets with Jim webinar with more than 100 episodes and for his ability to forecast long-term market developments. His experience and knowledge have been gained over 30 years in the food ingredient sector operating as a major importer of a range of food products and managing sourcing operations for natural ingredients, oilseeds, grains, edible nuts, edible seeds, spices, and dried fruits around the globe. In recent years, he has provided advisory, consultancy, training and value chain management in more than 30 countries to a broad range of public clients including: GIZ, World Bank, International Finance Corporation, UNIDO, ITC International Trade Centre, MOVE Competitive Cashew Initiative and ACA. Private clients include investment funds, cashew processors, and major supermarkets. He has many published studies on the cashew sector and his views on the sector are regularly featured in news outlets.

Course Details

Instructor

With Jim Fitzpatrick

Info

23 to 27 november 2026.

Participants’ arrival: November 23, 2026

Classroom training: November 24, 25, and 26, 2026.

Participants’ departure: November 27, 2026.

Training Venue : Yamoussoukro

Price

$800

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