Kollam, in Kerala, is historically known as the Cashew Capital of the World due to its long-standing dominance in cashew processing and exports. The city developed organised cashew processing as early as the early 20th century, making it one of the first global hubs for cashew kernel trade. At its peak, Kollam accounted for a […]

Kollam, a coastal city in Kerala, holds a unique and globally recognised position in the cashew industry. For over a century, Kollam has been synonymous with premium cashew processing, skilled craftsmanship, and unmatched quality. The term “Kollam Cashews” does not merely denote origin; it represents a legacy of excellence that has supplied the world’s finest

KOLLAM:  Cashew is slowly disappearing from Kollam. Once the cashew capital of the world, the nut processing factories in the region which employed millions of women workers are gasping for breath due to relatively high wages and increasing import cost of raw nuts.  Of the 864 cashew factories operational in Kollam till a decade ago,