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“Talk about Cashews, Think about Vietnam!”

Dong Hoi City, Quang Binh Province of Vietnam Welcomes You!

VINACAS and Vietnamese cashew stakeholders warmly welcome you to the 13th VINACAS Golden Cashew Rendezvous (GCR) from February 26 till 28, 2024 in Dong Hoi City, Quang Binh Province of Vietnam, a National trade promotion programme of Vietnam.

Situated in Vietnam’s North Central Coastal Region, Quang Binh Province boasts abundant natural resources and potential for growing tourism and economics. Every time a foreign traveler sets foot in Vietnam, Quang Binh, home of the magnificent Phong Nha – Ke Bang Cave Complex, is the first destination they visit. The site is renowned as a UNESCO World Natural Heritage site. Among which are Son Doong Cave, Phong Nha – Ke Bang Cave, Thien Duong Cave and En Cave the most well-known. And there are many more beauty spots waiting for you to discover them!

PROGRAMME

Day 1 (Full day): Reception, Exhibition, Free Pre-Tour, Welcoming Party

Monday Feb. 26, 2024

9:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Day 2 (Full day): Official Meeting Day (Opening Addresses, Cashew Kernel Panel, Gala Dinner)

Tuesday Feb. 27, 2024

8:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Day 3 (Half day): World RCN Forum & Net Working Meetings

Wednesday Feb. 28, 2024

9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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PANELISTS

Mr. Bauer has served as President of AFI since January 2002. Before joining AFI, Mr. Bauer was a journalist. While working in the newspaper field, he covered everything from town meetings to health-related issues to a wide range of sports, ranging from high school to professional levels.

Mr. BOB BAUER

President of the ASSOCIATION OF FOOD INDUSTRIES (AFI)

Mr. Bach Khanh Nhut has always tried his best to share the expertise knowledge aimed at improvement of imported cashew quality into Vietnam during the past time and prevent the post harvest losses and enhance the income for the worldwide farmers.

Mr. BACH KHANH NHUT

Standing Deputy President of VINACAS/ Representative of Vinacontrol Group

CCA is a governmental body with the legal entity and with the financial autonomy, governed by the Ivory Coast laws, which has for objectives to strengthen the competitiveness of cotton and cashew sector’s and to contribute to the development of all stakeholders.

Dr. ADAMA COULIBALY

Director General of COTE D’IVOIRE CASHEW & COTTON COUNCIL (CCA)

Coming from one of the largest cashew processing hubs in Vietnam, Long An, he is heading the sub-association of cashew companies in Long An. Besides cashew nuts, Mr. Alex Tran is very experienced in processing and trade of fresh and canned fruits and vegetables in Vietnam.

Mr. TRAN VAN HIEP (ALEX TRAN)

Vice President & Trade Promotion Director of VINACAS/
CEO of My An Cashew Company

He is very rich experienced in field of cashew processing and business. He has run his successful business, BIMICO, for over 25 years.

MR. NGUYEN MINH HOA

Vice President of VINACAS/ CEO of BIMICO

Together with other executive members of VINACAS, Mr. Cong created a scientific and technical revolution in the cashew industry (from manual processing into mechanical processing) which has contributed to the development of Vietnam cashew industry during the last 10 years.

Mr. PHAM VAN CONG

Current President of Vietnam Cashew Association (VINACAS)

He has a rich background in merchant banking and experiences in agro-product and raw cashew nut business. At his important positions, he has always tried his best to find out the best solutions to improve quantity and quality of cashew nuts in African and Nigeria.

MR. BABATOLA FASERU

President of the Africa Cashew Alliance (ACA)/ National President of the National Cashew Association of Nigeria (NCAN)

He has ever worked for the International Labor Organization (ILO) in Vietnam under the United Nations and VINALIMEX HCMC. In 1994, he opened Thanh Son Co., Ltd., a cashew brokerage and consultancy company. In 2000, besides brokerage, he established Long Son Joint Stock Company - one of top exporters.

MR. VU THAI SON

BOM Chairman of Long Son Joint Stock Company (Vietnam)

TESTIMONIALS

This is an annual event of resounding success of Vietnam cashew industry, where all global cashew stakeholders to participate in and provide valuable input during the sessions.

Mr. Ranjeet Walia
CEO of CHI COMMODITIES (CANADA)

Vinacas Golden Cashew Rendezvous is the hub for Cashew business. This is the biggest and most informative event ever. I have interacted widely with machinery and package agents, kernel and RCN buyers from around the globe. Vietnam is the world capital of cashew.

Mr. Uon Silot
Chairman of the Cashew Association of Cambodia Kingdom (CAC)

We have feel always embraced and we look forward to many more years of success for Vietnam Cashew Industry to which we would like to contribute from our modest position.

Mr. Lars Kamerling
CFO and Executive Director at Intersnack Cashew Company Pte., Ltd.

It is the unique event where you can meet the largest numbers of stakeholders of the world cashew sector, in a professional atmosphere.

Dr. Do Thi Ngoc Diep
Former Director of HCMC Nutrition Center of HCMC, Vietnam

I was very impressed when attending the annual VINACAS Golden Cashew Rendezvous. This key national trade promotion programme of our country is very well organized by VINACAS, with the strong supports from MOIT and Vietrade!

Madam Doan Thi Thu Thuy
Former Vice Chief of Vietrade – MOIT (Vietnam)

EXHIBITORS

VINACAS HERITAGE AWARDS

To be advised

TITLE SPONSORS

SILVER SPONSORS

BRONZE SPONSORS

SUPPORTERS

HCMC ECONOMIC & AGRICULTURE REPORTERS’ CLUB

Sponsorship Registration Registration Exhibitor