01. Start where quality begins
We believe that quality is shaped long before processing. We work at the point where it actually begins, closer to farms and closer to the decisions that affect outcomes.
In the conventional chain, raw nuts pass through several intermediaries, travel long distances to a central plant and reach export with quality problems already built in.
In the Rahami chain, nuts are sourced from organised farmer groups, processed in units near the growing areas, checked at intake and handled under control until export.
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Farm
Organised farmer groups grow and dry the raw nut.
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Collection
Nuts are weighed and recorded against the farmer group.
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Processing
Shelling and peeling in units near the growing areas.
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Grading
Kernels sorted by size and colour to trade specifications.
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Export
Packed, documented and shipped with the batch record.
Step by step
What happens to every lot
Organised sourcing
We buy raw nut from defined farmer groups in southern Tanzania instead of through layers of middlemen. Each group follows shared handling and drying practices agreed with our field team.
For buyersRaw material from known origins, season after season.
Recorded intake
Every delivery is weighed, checked and recorded against the farmer group and collection area before it is accepted. That record follows the nuts through every later step.
For buyersA batch record that starts at the farm gate.
Processing near the farms
Shelling, drying and peeling happen in units close to the growing areas. A shorter haul protects the nut, cuts post-harvest loss and keeps the work in the villages that grow the crop.
For buyersFresher kernels with fewer breakages.
Grading to specification
Kernels are sorted by size and colour into whole, scorched and piece grades that follow international trade specifications.
For buyersThe grade you order is the grade you receive.
Quality checks
Kernels are checked during processing and again before packing. Lots that miss the specification are held back rather than blended in.
For buyersFewer surprises at the destination port.
Packing and export
Kernels are vacuum packed in cartons or filled into bulk bags, documented and shipped with their batch record on the Incoterm agreed with the buyer.
For buyersClear documents and a single point of contact.
Two chains compared
Why processing at origin matters
| Stage | Conventional chain | The Rahami chain |
|---|---|---|
| Where nuts are bought | Through several middlemen | Directly from organised farmer groups |
| Where processing happens | A distant central plant | Units near the growing areas |
| When quality is checked | Often only at the end | At intake, during processing and before packing |
| What the buyer receives | Kernels with little history | Kernels with a batch record |
| Where the value stays | Mostly outside Tanzania | Jobs and income in the growing regions |
Traceability
What travels with every lot
Each lot ships with a batch record that links the kernels in the carton back to where they came from.
Farmer group
The group that grew and dried the nuts.
Collection area
Where the raw nut was gathered.
Intake record
Weight and checks at the farm gate.
Processing unit
Where the nuts were shelled and peeled.
Grade
Size and colour class of the kernels.
Packing and shipment
Packing date, pack type and shipment.
Our model
10 commitments behind every lot
02. Process closer to the source
We bring processing closer to where cashew is grown. This protects raw material quality, reduces post-harvest loss, allows us to reach farmers in areas centralized facilities often miss, and also allows more value to remain within local communities instead of being exported raw.
03. Structure the supply
A reliable supply chain needs coordination, not just transactions. We source through defined farming groups operating under shared protocols. This creates predictability for farmers and consistency for buyers.
04. Create jobs where it matters
Processing at source creates employment within the communities where cashews are grown. These roles are filled by local workers including women, youth, and smallholder farmers, building skills and income where they live.
05. Build farmer capacity
We work with farmers to enable them practice regenerative farming, improve handling, post-harvest practices, and overall quality.
06. Pay farmers fairly and faster
Structured sourcing shortens the chain between harvest and payment. Farmers receive better prices and receive them sooner, without passing through multiple intermediaries. Increased income is a direct outcome of how our model is built.
07. Make traceability practical
Every batch is linked to a sourcing farm and group, collection area, and intake record. Traceability supports better decisions for buyers managing compliance, and for us managing quality. It creates accountability across the system.
08. Keep value in Tanzania
Exporting raw cashew nuts exports value with them. Processing at source keeps that value in form jobs, income, and margin within Tanzania. This is how the industry should work. We are building it that way.
09. Farm for the long term
We support regenerative farming practices that improve soil health, reduce dependency on inputs, and strengthen resilience across seasons. Healthier farms produce better nuts, and better nuts produce better kernels.
10. Reduce climate impact
Processing closer to origin reduces the volume of raw cashew nuts transported long distances. Shorter supply chains, reduced waste, and better resource use lower the overall footprint of every kilogram we process.
Ready to source from origin?
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