The trees are a member of the same family as poison ivy, and like poison ivy, cashew plants contain a toxin called urushiol. It's found in the plant itself and the brown oil inside a nut's shell.

Ever wondered how cashews go from tough shells to tasty snacks? Step inside a modern cashew processing factory and uncover the intricate steps behind sorting, steaming, shelling, peeling, and grading.

Technically speaking, a nut is a dry fruit with a hard shell that contains a seed. Cashews, on the other hand, are actually seeds. Intrigued? Read on to find out more about that, and about what ...

Steve Bee of VPS discusses the potential for cashew nut shell liquid to be used as a biofuel component in bunker blends.

The project continues to support processors in investing in the necessary waste processing technologies and the production of Cashew Nut Shell Liquid (CNSL), a valuable byproduct. Overall investments ...