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The World’s No. 1 Hub where cashew stakeholders find real processors/ endusers and buying/ selling leads

“The Central Media Room of Cashew Industry” where you receive the exclusive info-stats-data and forecasts

“The Biggest Showcase of Cashew Brands” where you can find the highlights of cashew products and machines

“An Ocean of Cashew Business Ideas” if you wish to find new things

“The World’s Effective Mediation Platform” for solving cashew trade issues, if any, in a soft way

“The Sci-Fi Cashew Forum” updated with the latest science and research news, food safety alerts and regulations

“Whova, the ‘Oscars’ of Event Apps” maximizes the delegate engagement and networking in a pro-manner

VINACAS Heritage Award for “The Cashew People of the Year”

Experiencing “Vietnam, the Land of Miracles” and its cashew industry thru wonderful tours

“Strengthening Sustainable Supply Chain for Global Cashews”

Ho Chi Minh city welcomes you!

VINACAS and Vietnamese cashew stakeholders warmly welcome you to the 12th VINACAS Golden Cashew Rendezvous (GCR) from February 26 till 28, 2023 in Ho Chi Minh city, Vietnam, a National trade promotion programme of Vietnam.

Ho Chi Minh city is also known by its former name “Saigon – The Pearl of the Orient”. Also classified as a Beta+ World City, Ho Chi Minh city is one of 3 most important economic and financial centres of Vietnam. It is home to the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange (HOSE), the largest stock exchange by total market capitalization in Vietnam and the headquarters of many national and international banks and multinational companies.

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)

The International Tree Nuts and Dried Fruits Council (INC), which has 700 members representing companies working in the tree nut and dried fruit industries across more than 70 nations. INC was founded with the goal of disseminating knowledge about nutrition guidelines, health issues, statistics, food safety, and rules governing nuts and dried fruit.

Mr. MICHAEL WARING

Chairman of International Nut & Dried Fruit Council (INC)
Executive Member of Australia Cashew Association (ACA)
Chairman/ Managing Director of MWT Foods (Australia)

Cao Phat is one of Vietnam leading cashew processors and exporters.

Mr. CAO THUC UY

CEO of Cao Phat

Under his excellency contributions, Vinacontrol HCMC has become one the the largest quality inspection units of cashew nuts in Vietnam. He 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

Inspection Director of VINACAS
Director of Vinacontrol HCMC

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)

Hanfimex Group is one of leading cashew kernel processors and exporters in Vietnam

Mr. PHUNG VAN SAM

President/ CEO of Hanfimex Group Vietnam, Vice Director of Trade Promotion Department of 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

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

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)

PROGRAMME

Day 1 (Half day): Welcoming Day, Welcoming party

Sunday Feb. 26, 2023

2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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

Monday Feb. 27, 2023

8:00 AM - 8:30 AM

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

Tuesday Feb. 28, 2023

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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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.

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

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!