Signature GradeJumbo
Jumbo.
The largest grade. Whole, ivory-white kernel. For fine dining and premium tables.
- Count / lb
- ≤ 180
- Colour
- Ivory
- Moisture
- ≤ 5%
- Packaging
- 10 kg
BONDOUKOU · GONTOUGO · CÔTE D'IVOIRE ( STILL IN THE PLANNING STAGES )The golden harvest
The golden harvest
of the savanna.
We process Ivorian cashew — from orchard to calibrated kernel — for the most demanding roasters, chocolatiers and distributors around the world.
- 50,000
- tonnes / year
- 12
- countries served
- 3,200
- partner farmers
01Origin
Bondoukou · Gontougo
World's leading grower.
In-country processing,
done right.
Côte d'Ivoire supplies nearly a quarter of the world's raw cashew. From Bondoukou, in the Gontougo region, we close the loop — shelling, drying, sorting and vacuum packing — to deliver a whole, spotless white kernel, carried by local craftsmanship.
- 01Direct sourcingCertified cooperatives
- 02TraceabilityPlot-by-plot lot IDs
- 03StandardsHACCP · BRCGS · FSSC 22000
Live from the orchard
08°02′N
02°48′W
TerroirGI · Gontougo
Red earth, sharp dry season, generations of growers.
02The Selection
Our Products
Sourced from certified Gontougo cooperatives, processed with artisanal precision so every kernel meets the Lhacienda standard.
Signature Grade
Grade W240Extra Large
W240Whole, regular kernel with a mild flavor. Ideal for roasting and premium packaging.
Spec sheet
Grade W320Standard
W320The export benchmark grade. Snacking, bakery, industrial applications.
Spec sheet
Grade SWScorched
SWKernel lightly golden from roasting. Intense, buttery notes.
Spec sheetBespoke Services
Private label solutions for distinguished brands.
Develop your own line of roasted, salted, seasoned or coated cashew. Our R&D lab formulates, prototypes and industrializes your recipes in under six weeks.
Inquire about Private Label
6 weeks · prototype to pallet
03The Craft
Six steps. Zero compromise.
From the field to the vacuum tin, each cashew passes through six carefully calibrated stages — a rhythm perfected by our master processors.
PROCESS
Facility
Bondoukou Plant
Capacity
50.000 T
- Lines
- 4
- Yield KOR
- 52 lb
- Certified
- HACCP
- 01
Intake
Step 1 / 6KOR check, moisture content and weighing on arrival.
- 02
Steam cooking
Step 2 / 6Gentle shell opening that preserves the kernel.
- 03
Shelling
Step 3 / 6Blade machines with selective manual finishing.
- 04
Drying & peeling
Step 4 / 672h at low temperature for a clean, white kernel.
- 05
Optical sorting
Step 5 / 6Laser calibration and grading from W180 to W450.
- 06
Packing
Step 6 / 610 kg vacuum tins under nitrogen, ready to containerize.
04Logistics
From Côte d'Ivoire to Europe and the world.
Processed in Bondoukou, dispatched from PLAZA, Zaragoza — a strategic European gateway with faster lead times and full traceability.
BONDOUKOU → ZARAGOZA
LOGISTICA
Lead time
18 days
Containers / mo
60+
On-time
98%
European Hub
PLAZA, Zaragoza — Europe's largest logistics platform.
Rail, road, air and port connectivity in a single perimeter. From here, our containers reach any European destination within days.
- European hub
PLAZA, Zaragoza — rail, road & port connectivity.
- Temperature control
Cool storage and conditioned containers for kernel integrity.
- Full traceability
From cooperative plot in Gontougo to final delivery.
- Customs expertise
EU-compliant documentation and phytosanitary handling.
Certifications & Quality Controls
Standards that travel with every container.
06 pillars · audited annually
ISO 22000 aligned
Food safety management covering every step from reception to dispatch.
HACCP controlled
Critical control points monitored for moisture, foreign bodies and aflatoxin.
Phytosanitary certificate
EU-compliant plant health documentation issued for every export lot.
Cold-chain integrity
Cool storage in Bondoukou and conditioned containers via Zaragoza hub.
Lot traceability
From cooperative plot in Gontougo to final container seal and delivery note.
AEO-ready logistics
Customs compliance, secure sealing and pre-arrival declaration preparation.
Need custom Incoterms, private-label packaging or a tailored dispatch schedule? Our team replies within 24 hours.
Request a logistics quote
05Impact
Processing here means creating value here.
Every tonne processed in Côte d'Ivoire, rather than exported raw, multiplies by five the value retained locally. That is our mission.
01Partner farmers
3,200+
paid above the farm-gate price across Gontougo cooperatives.
02Women in teams
62%
leading production, sorting and quality control operations.
03Shell valorized
100%
as CNSL biomass energy powering the plant with zero waste.
04Carbon footprint
-40%
compared to exporting raw nuts to Asia for processing.
"Transforming cashews in Bondoukou is more than industry — it's a promise made to a region.
06Journal
News from the factory floor.
Construction updates, harvest reports and export insights, straight from Bondoukou.
BLOG / IMAGE ILLUSTRATIVE
Bondoukou · GontougoChapter 01
PROJECT IN PROCESSJANUARY 20264 min
Lhacienda Factory breaks ground on a new cashew processing plant in Bondoukou.
A major milestone for the Gontougo region: our new processing unit will shell, dry, sort and pack 50,000 tonnes of cashew a year, creating hundreds of local jobs.
07Contact
Let's talk about your next container.
Our export team replies within 24 hours with a technical offer and samples calibrated to your specifications.
FactoryBondoukou, Gontougo Region, north-east Côte d'Ivoire
Exportexport@lhacienda.com
Phone+225 27 35 00 00 00
Reply within 24 hours · Monday–Friday