From raw nut to graded kernel.
A semi-automated processing line built for export discipline, AFI-aligned grading, and dependable shipment preparation.
The facility
Located in the Port of Bissau industrial zone, with 6,000 sqm of built space and 15,000 tonnes of annual throughput capacity.
The plant is configured for intake, conditioning, shelling, peeling, grading, packing, and dispatch. Its location supports direct coordination between plant operations, warehousing, and port export handling.
The process
Each stage is designed to preserve kernel quality while improving consistency at export scale.
Our grades
A restrained product range focused on standard trade grades and reliable industrial use cases.
| Grade | Description | Target use case |
|---|---|---|
| W240 | Large whole kernels with premium visual appearance. | Retail packs and premium roasting applications |
| W320 | Standard whole-kernel export grade balancing size and yield. | Mainstream retail and ingredient channels |
| W450 | Smaller whole kernels for cost-conscious food manufacturing. | Bakery, confectionery, and cereal applications |
| Splits | Naturally split kernels with good flavour and efficient utilisation. | Industrial mixes, butters, and further processing |
| Broken | Fragmented kernel fractions for value-engineered ingredient use. | Pastes, inclusions, sauces, and culinary bases |
Logistics
Kernels move from plant to port and onward to customer warehouses through a disciplined export chain.
Fleet handling, container preparation, and port execution are central to maintaining shipment reliability for institutional buyers.
Capacity at a glance
Operating data
| Facility footprint | 6,000 sqm built area |
| RCN throughput | 15,000 tonnes per annum |
| Direct workforce | ~650 employees at steady state |
| Female workforce | ~70% target participation |
| Port corridor | Port of Bissau to export container routes |