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Cashew Waste: A Lucrative Business for Ghana’s YouthCEFR A1

24 Jul 2025

Adapted from Albert Oppong-Ansah, SciDev CC BY 2.0

Photo by Ishmeal Lamptey, Unsplash

AI-assisted adaptation of the original article, simplified for language learners.

  • In Ghana, many cashew apples are thrown away.
  • Michael Kyereme makes juice from these apples.
  • He sells juice and earns money.
  • This juice is made from fruit many farmers waste.
  • Youth are learning to use cashew apples well.
  • This helps reduce food waste and creates jobs.

Difficult words

  • cashewA type of nut and its fruit.
    cashew apples
  • juiceA drink made from fruit or vegetables.
  • reduceTo make something smaller or less.
  • wasteThings that are not used and thrown away.
    waste.
  • farmersPeople who grow plants or raise animals.
  • learnTo gain knowledge or skills.
    learning
  • createTo make something new.
    creates

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Discussion questions

  • What do you think about using waste food?
  • Have you ever tried cashew juice?
  • Why is reducing waste important?

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