Taste of Change: How a Tanzanian Entrepreneur Transformed His Cashew Business with Foodline’s Peeling Machine
In the sun-drenched coastal region of Mtwara, Tanzania, where cashew trees stretch across the landscape like nature’s treasure map, a local entrepreneur named Juma Nyerere was facing a familiar challenge.
Juma had built his small cashew processing business from the ground up, buying raw cashew nuts from local farmers and manually peeling them with a team of workers. It was honest work—but painfully slow, inconsistent, and labor-intensive. Each day, his team could only process a limited batch, and high-quality export orders were slipping through his fingers because of unpredictable peel damage and delays.
“At first, I wasn’t sure,” Juma recalls. “Machines like this usually cost a lot and require technical know-how. But the specs were impressive—high efficiency, low kernel damage rate, and suitable for the Tanzanian cashew variety. I decided to send an inquiry.“
Within 24 hours, Foodline’s export team replied with pricing, shipping options to Dar es Salaam Port, and even videos of the machine in action. The turning point? A live video demo where the peeling machine effortlessly processed batch after batch of cashews, leaving the skins behind like confetti on the floor.
A few weeks later, the machine arrived in Tanzania. With Foodline’s remote installation support and a simple user manual, Juma had it up and running in no time. He trained two of his workers, and production began—at a whole new level.
Where he once processed 30 kg of cashew nuts per hour manually, the Foodline cashew nut peeling machine boosted capacity to 200 kg/hour—with better peeling precision, less waste, and fewer broken kernels.
“My export buyers in Dubai and India noticed the difference immediately,” Juma says. “Uniform quality. Clean cuts. No burnt or damaged nuts. This machine didn’t just speed things up—it upgraded my entire business.”
A Ripple Effect Across the Village
As production increased, so did opportunities. Juma began sourcing more cashews from local farmers, increasing their income. He even hired two more workers to handle packaging and quality control. Word spread fast, and neighboring cashew processors started dropping by to check out his setup.
He became a pioneer of smart processing in his region—and a proud ambassador for Tanzanian agro-industry.
Why Juma Chose Foodline
Low kernel damage rate
Suitable for raw and steamed cashews
Durable stainless steel design
Simple operation and easy maintenance
Remote support from Foodline’s technical team
“Foodline didn’t just sell me a machine. They helped me open new doors,” says Juma. “This cashew nut peeling machine changed the game for me—and it can for others too.”
Conclusion: From Mtwara to the World
Today, Juma exports premium-grade peeled cashew nuts across East Africa, the Middle East, and even Europe. His story is a shining example of how the right technology—paired with the right spirit—can turn a local product into a global success.
And it all started with one machine from Foodline.
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