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International Conference on Cashew Trade in Binh Phuoc

• The 2nd VINACAS Golden Cashew Rendezvous 2010 from March 20 - 23, 2010 in Binh Phuoc - Vietnam.


• The 1st Golden Festival in Binh Phuoc - Vietnam

(22/03/2010) An International Consumer Conference on the import and export of cashew nuts was held in Binh Phuoc province on March 22 in an effort to establish a Global Cashew Nut Association (GCA).

The event named as "the 2nd Golden Cashew Rendezvous VN 2010" , which was part of the first Vietnam Golden Cashew Festival, focused on introducing Vietnam’s policies on the cashew nut sector and answering questions raised by domestic and international consumers.

In 2010, Vietnam predicts a US$1 billion profit from cashew nut exports, remaining the world’s largest cashew nut exporter.

Many participants in the conference mentioned the unstable quality of dry cashew nuts and the shortage of raw materials for cashew nut-processing factories. At present, these factories have to import more than 300,000 tonnes of cashew nuts each year from Asian and African countries. Local businesses still lack market information and find it difficult to overcome technical barriers.

They also called for businesses, banks and scientists to better correspond with farmers to help increase productivity and quality of products.

At the conference, international delegates also discussed measures to implement contracts to resolve problems emerging among trade partners.

Participants agreed to hold a conference in Beijing on May 21 to make a final decision on the establishment of the global cashew nut association, with four founding members namely Vietnam, India, Brazil and the African Alliance.

Source: the Voice of Vietnam (VOV)

Other articles: 

• 200.000 lượt người đã về dự lễ hội Quả điều vàng (Vietnam+/ Vietnam Plus, 2010)


• Lễ hội Quả Điều Vàng Việt Nam - Bình Phước 2010 thành công tốt đẹp (VOV, 2010)


• Khai mạc Lễ hội Quả Điều Vàng Việt Nam (SGGP, 2010)


• Tưng bừng Lễ hội Quả điều vàng Việt Nam (Tuoi tre Daily, 2010)


• Lễ hội Festival Quả Điều Vàng (Người Lao Động, 2016)


• Lễ hội Quả Điều Vàng Việt Nam - Bình Phước 2010 (Wikipedia, 2010)

 

The 3rd VINACAS Golden Cashew Rendezvous 2011 from June 10 - 12, 2011 in Ho Chi Minh city - Vietnam

The 4th VINACAS Golden Cashew Rendezvous 2012 from May 21 – 23, 2012 in Nha Trang - Vietnam

The 5th VINACAS Golden Cashew Rendezvous 2013 from November 28 - 29, 2013 in Ho Chi Minh city - Vietnam

The 6th VINACAS Golden Cashew Rendezvous 2014 from May 15 – 17, 2014 in Vung Tau - Vietnam

The 7th VINACAS Golden Cashew Rendezvous 2015 from November 21 - 24, 2015 in Ho Chi Minh city and Long An - Vietnam

The 8th VINACAS Golden Cashew Rendezvous 2016 from November 10-12, 2016 at Furama Resort Da Nang, Da Nang city of Vietnam



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The 9th VINACAS Golden Cashew Rendezvous 2017 from November 13 - 15, 2017 at Vinpearl Phu Quoc Resort, Phu Quoc Island, Vietnam.



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The 10th VINACAS Golden Cashew Rendezvous 2018 from October 05 - 07, 2018 at Vinpearl Halong Resort, Halong Bay, Vietnam.





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The 11th VINACAS Golden Cashew Rendezvous 2019 from March 01 - 03, 2019 at Vinpearl Hue Hotel, Hue City, Vietnam.





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The 12th VINACAS Golden Cashew Rendezvous 2023 from February 26 - 28, 2023 at Sheraton Saigon Hotel & Towers, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam









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✨ The 13th VINACAS Golden Cashew Rendezvous 2024

Date: February 26 - 28, 2024
Venue: Gold Coast Hotel & Resort, Đồng Hới City, Quảng Bình Province, Vietnam

This prestigious event, co-organized by the Vietnam Cashew Association (VINACAS) and the Ministry of Industry and Trade, welcomed 350+ delegates from 40 countries. Attendees included major processors, raw cashew suppliers, roasted cashew businesses, and international distributors—all gathered to discuss the future of the global cashew industry.

* Key Highlights & Discussions

Reshaping the Global Cashew Supply Chain: The event addressed post-pandemic market recovery and strategies to strengthen industry resilience.
Market Challenges & Trends: Experts analyzed market fluctuations, supply chain disruptions, and sustainability measures.
Rising Competition & Risks: Talks focused on increasing competition from other nuts, international fraud in cashew trade, and geopolitical impacts.

* Business Networking & Engagements

Contract signings & trade promotions
Panel discussions with industry leaders
B2B meetings & market trend analysis

* Beyond the Conference: Exploring Quảng Bình

Participants also had the chance to explore Quảng Bình's world-famous caves—a UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site—on a special half-day tour on February 26.

* Vietnam's Leading Role in the Cashew Industry

* Vietnam remains the world's #1 importer of raw cashew nuts and largest exporter of cashew kernels, accounting for 80% of global exports. The country's advanced processing technology has strengthened its dominance in the market.

* Cashew Export Performance in 2023:

645,300 tonnes exported (+24.3% in volume)
$3.58 billion revenue (+18.8% in value)

* Conclusion: A Call for Unity & Sustainability

The 13th VINACAS Golden Cashew Rendezvous ended with a strong message: collaboration is key to navigating challenges and ensuring the long-term sustainability of the global cashew supply chain. The event once again reinforced Vietnam’s leadership in the international cashew industry.

See you at the 14th VINACAS Golden Cashew Rendezvous 2025 in Hanoi!