<p>Despite supply shortage, there is slight slowdown in the Indian cashew kernel. Flood situation in Gujarat is said to be the main reason for the temporary slowdown. But demand for pieces is increasing as there is no piled up stocks in any grades of large white pieces.</p> <p>Some processors are rushing for raw cashew, expecting a big jump in the kernel market during the first week of October, i.e from October 4, 2013.</p> <p> </p>