During Gulfood 2026, PSL Machinery had the honor of welcoming Mr. Diaby Lucman, President of the Association of Cashew Processors of Côte d’Ivoire (GIC-CI), to discuss developments in the cashew processing sector of Côte d’Ivoire.
In recent years, the cashew export market in Côte d’Ivoire has remained a key contributor to the national economy and has received close attention from both the governments of Vietnam and Côte d’Ivoire. GIC-CI, which represents cashew processors across the country, plays an active role in initiatives aimed at expanding local processing capacity and improving industry sustainability. The meeting provided an opportunity for both sides to exchange views on current challenges and future directions for cashew processing in Côte d’Ivoire and in the global supply chain.
Discussions focused on cashew processing technology, cashew factory capacity development, and approaches to increasing value addition at origin. Topics included the role of modern equipment in improving efficiency, product consistency, and operational scalability for processors in cashew producing countries.
The President also expressed strong interest in broader industry considerations, including investment in processing infrastructure, technical requirements for new projects, and the importance of collaboration between equipment suppliers, industry associations, and local stakeholders. Within this context, he noted that PSL Machinery is well positioned to provide solutions aligned with the current needs of Côte d’Ivoire’s cashew processing and export sector.
Such engagements reflect PSL Machinery’s ongoing commitment to collaborating with governments, industry associations, and sector leaders to develop future-ready cashew processing ecosystems. Through advanced processing technologies, turnkey factory solutions, and long-term strategic partnerships, PSL Machinery remains dedicated to supporting sustainable growth and value-added development across major cashew-producing regions in Côte d’Ivoire.
Building on this engagement, we value the opportunity to work closely with Côte d’Ivoire, one of the most promising cashew-exporting regions, and view this cooperation as an important step toward further industry development. Following the discussions at Gulfood, we expect continued dialogue to translate into concrete initiatives, including the development and implementation of new cashew processing facilities, supporting the expansion and modernization of Côte d’Ivoire’s local cashew industry.