Lúcia António, head of the Industrial section of Incaju, told daily newspaper Notícias that the Mozambican cashew industry is facing difficulties due to the decision, mainly because India, which is the main market and processor of cashews (around 1 million tonnes per year), is one of the main destinations of cashews from Mozambique.
“To minimise the impact of the drop in Mozambican exports on the country”s economy, Incaju is seeking other markets, promoting the use of cashews in the food industry, to produce flour, milk and butter, among other products, as well as in the cosmetics industry,” she said.
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