Mama Cashew operates a Fairtrade‑certified processing plant in Mtwara, Tanzania that aggregates cashews from more than 1,600 smallholder farms and implements regenerative farming practices. It offers HACCP‑aligned, end‑to‑end traceability for premium whole and broken cashew grades, supplying international food manufacturers, snack brands, and wholesale distributors. The Fairtrade certification guarantees farmers a minimum price and premium while supporting gender‑inclusive employment.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
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Problem
Smallholder cashew farmers in Tanzania often receive low, inconsistent prices and lack access to certified, sustainable processing, while global buyers struggle to verify the origin, ethical standards, and quality of the cashews they source.
Solution
Mama Cashew operates a Fairtrade‑certified processing facility in Mtwara, Tanzania, that aggregates produce from over 1,600 smallholder farms. By applying regenerative agricultural practices and a traceable supply‑chain workflow, the company ensures each batch of cashews can be tracked from farm to export. Fairtrade certification guarantees farmers receive a fair price and safe working conditions, while the processing plant delivers premium whole and broken cashew grades that meet international food‑safety standards. The model creates sustainable employment, especially for women and youth, and supplies globally‑focused buyers with ethically sourced, high‑quality cashew products.
Target Audience
Primary customers are international food manufacturers, snack brands, and wholesale distributors that require premium, ethically sourced cashew nuts with documented traceability and compliance certifications.
Features
- Fairtrade certification guaranteeing minimum price, premium, and compliance with social and environmental standards.
- Regenerative farming protocols (soil conservation, crop rotation, organic inputs) that maintain land fertility and boost yields.
- End‑to‑end traceability system linking each lot of cashews to its originating farm, enabling transparent farm‑to‑fork reporting for buyers.
- HACCP‑aligned processing operations delivering food‑grade safety and quality control across all product lines.
- Product portfolio covering multiple whole‑nut grades (180 g to 450 g) and broken‑nut categories (splits, butts, baby bits) for diverse culinary applications.
- Dedicated logistics network that consolidates produce from 1,600+ farmers and exports to international markets under a single, verified brand.
- Employment program focused on gender inclusion, providing stable jobs for women and youth in the local community.