<p>Ladies and gentlemen , 2021 is a year when all economic sectors, including the cashew industry, face many difficulties and challenges due to the Covid-19 epidemic, Delta and Delta+ signs affecting the global commodity supply chain. demand, but with the will, determination, efforts, solidarity and consensus of the whole industry, Vietnam's cashew industry continues to maintain positive growth in terms of cashew production, processing, and export, exceeding the export target. USD 3.6 billion proposed by the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development from the beginning of 2021, an increase of over 12% compared to 2020.</p> <p>With this result, Vietnam continues to maintain the No. 1 position in the world in terms of cashew kernel exports, accounting for 80% of the total global export volume of cashew kernels. Cashew nuts are the main export agricultural products of Vietnam, holding the No. 1 position in the group of main agricultural products (plants), including: cashew nuts, vegetables, rice, coffee, pepper. Vietnam continues to affirm that: the world's leading supplier of quality cashew kernels; the country with the most advanced cashew processing technology and equipment in the world; The country that plays the most important role in the global raw cashew market - these are very proud and encouraging achievements of the whole Vietnamese cashew industry, VINACAS and its members: “When it comes to cashews, think about Vietnam. ; Speaking of cashew industry, come to VINACAS" .</p> <p>In 2022, although there are signs of a new virus variant (Omicron) and the socio-economic situation continues to have unpredictable developments, VINACAS and all members and businesses maintain their faith and commitment. continued to maintain and promote the achieved achievements to build a united, strong and determined collective with central and local ministries and sectors (the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, the Ministry of Industry and Trade, The Ministry of Finance, the General Department of Customs, the People's Committees of the key cashew growing and processing provinces, etc. have successfully performed the tasks set out by the Party, State and Government for the cashew industry. The strategic objective of the cashew industry continues to be: "Keeping the quantity stable, increasing the quality and increasing the price!" .</p> <p>VINACAS and the business community of Vietnam's cashew industry hope to continue to receive the active support of friends and partners around the world (Cashew Association of other countries, importers, fried, packaged, commercial) , retail, brokerage, etc.).<br /> Wishing all members, colleagues and partners of VINACAS a new year: Health - Happiness - Prosperity - Prosperity!</p> <p>Best regards!</p> <p>T/M VINACAS Executive Board VINACAS<br /> President Pham Van Cong</p>