MTWARA, Nov. 8 -- THE Cashew nut Board of Tanzania (CBT) on Friday launched the 2025/2026 cashew sales auctions, with the nation expecting to harvest 700,000 tonnes of cashew nuts.

The projection is higher than last years target of 500,000 tonnes, which was surpassed after a total of 528,000 tonnes were harvested.

CBT Chief Executive Officer, Mr Francis Alfred said that more than 45 companies have already registered to purchase cashews in the auctions that will be conducted across various producing areas, particularly in the Southern regions.

In Mtwara Region, the first official launch auction took place in Mchichira Village in Tandahimba District and was conducted by the Tandahimba and Newala Cooperative Union (TANECU).

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