Company Information
At Tolaro we believe inclusive business is GOOD business.
When you take care of every link in the chain, the chain remains strong and prosperous. At Tolaro we manage, partner, and oversee every link in the cashew value chain. From our dedicated and caring farmers to our innovative industry changing customers, together we are creating a transparent, traceable, ethical and powerful model to encourage and promote healthy and sustainable supply chains.
Certifications
What we Stand for
Adding Value- we aspire to ALWAYS do every interaction we have with all links in the chain
We will add value to our cashew products
We will add value to our employees
We will add value to our customers
We will add value to our industry
Good working conditions
Our workers are our greatest assets. Every one deserves to work in an environment that is safe and conducive and honoring to their intrinsic value.
Human Rights and Labor Rights
Our workers will always be treated like the valuable PEOPLE they are.
Our PEOPLE have the right to express their desires, their complaints, their point-of-view without fear of punishment or reprimand. Our workers have the right to assemble and be HEARD
Food Safety and Security is our top priority
We pride ourselves as a cashew ingredient company and we understand the concerns of food safety and security. Our commitment to continuous improvement extends to every area of production. This is evidenced by our HACCP and BRC certifications
History
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Cashew Project November 2010Launched Cashew Project in Tourou, Benin
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Broke Ground March 2011Broke Ground on First Factory
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Processing Cashews December 2011Started Processing Cashews in Our 1630 Sq. Meter Factory
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Certified Facility 2017Built a state-of-the-art BRC certified roasting and seasoning facility
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TG America 2018Created our US operations marketing and distribution subsidiary, TG America
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Organic and Fairtrade 2019Received organic and fairtrade certification
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Tolaro Delice 2019Tolaro Global officially launched our “Tolaro Delice” brand. Tolaro Global owns, markets and distributes our “Tolaro Delice” cashew retail brand in Benin and throughout West Africa
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Cashew Butter and Flour 2020Installed fully automated cashew butter and cashew flour lines
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Dry Roasting and retail doy-pack line 2021Installed fully automated dry-roast line and a co-pack line featuring resealable doy packs, jars, and pillow packs
Our Future
2022
Break ground on our Biomass energy project. 250 MW energy.
Electrify Tolaro sustainably using the shell waste to create energy.10% Increase of our organic/fairtrade farmer network
2024
Create micro grid connected to Biomass system to electrify surrounding villages
Expand current primary processing facility
10% Increase of our organic/fairtrade farmer network
2026
Process
8,000 tons of RCN per year
Employ
1,000 Beninese
Purchase from
9,000 Farmers