About Us
Our Background
Who We Are
The Tanzania Association of Cashew Nut Processors (TACP) is the unifying umbrella organization for all cashew nut processors throughout Tanzania. Established in March 2020, TACP was founded with a clear and resolute purpose: to actively encourage, provide unwavering support, and tirelessly advocate for the robust growth and development of local cashew processing within the nation. Our fundamental aim is to cultivate a sustainable and resilient Tanzanian cashew industry that not only produces globally competitive, value-added products but also ensures equitable profitability for every participant across the entire value chain.
TACP’s strategic operations involve close collaboration with the Government of Tanzania and other vital stakeholders within the cashew value chain. Through these partnerships, we strive to create an enabling environment that actively stimulates investment and innovation in the sector. We are committed to attracting foreign investment into Tanzania’s cashew industry, facilitating crucial partnerships between local processors and international investors, and empowering farmers and small-scale processors by enhancing their capacities and providing access to essential technology. Furthermore, TACP proudly serves as the international voice for the cashew nut processing sector, actively disseminating vital market information, identifying emerging opportunities, and vigorously branding Tanzanian cashews to significantly boost the export of cashew kernels from the country.
Our Vision
Sustainable and resilient Tanzanian cashew industry that delivers globally Philosophy inclusiveness and fair trade. Competitive, value added products and secures profitability for all actors.
Our Mission
What We Do
TACP is dedicated to accelerating the growth of Tanzania's cashew industry through strategic actions:
- Enabling Environment: We collaborate with the Government and stakeholders to foster an environment conducive to investment and innovation in the cashew sector.
- Investment & Partnerships: We actively encourage foreign investment and facilitate beneficial partnerships between local processors and international investors.
- Capacity Building: We work with farmers and small-scale processors to enhance their capabilities and provide access to vital technology.
- Market & Branding: We represent the sector globally, disseminate crucial market information, and vigorously brand Tanzanian cashews to boost kernel exports.
- Efficiency & Technology: We introduce technology to increase efficiency in cashew processing.
- National Processing Goals: We support the Government’s efforts to achieve 60% local cashew processing by 2025.
Our Impact & Achievements
TACP actively drives the growth of Tanzania’s cashew industry, uniting 20+ registered factories and a strong network of 20+ members across the country. Our members collectively boast an impressive 90,000+ MT of total processing capacity, enabling the export of Tanzanian cashew products to 20+ countries worldwide. We are a driving force in supporting the government’s ambitious goal of increasing local cashew processing to 60% by 2025.
