Vietnamese cashews: From raw processed products to export opportunities for nut milk that is in high demand in the U.S. market

Cashew milk—a "new gateway" helping Vietnam cashews penetrate the high-value food market In recent years, if you walk to the "health food" shelves in influential chain supermarkets in the United States, you will find that cashew milk has become a common choice. Originally popular only among the vegan community or those pursuing an organic lifestyle, cashew milk is now competing with almond milk and oat milk. The growth momentum of this market stems from multiple factors, such as the declining trend in milk consumption, a high percentage of lactose-intolerant people, the rising demand for healthy diets, and the particularly prominent trend of sustainable and ethical consumption among the younger generation. It is worth noting that Vietnam is one of the most critical raw material supply links behind every carton of cashew milk on the shelves of U.S. supermarkets. Over the years, Vietnam has always held a dominant share in the U.S. market for imported cashew raw materials. Therefore, ...