Alphonsa Cashew Industries has always placed quality, safety, and trust at the heart of its operations. Recently, we have identified a serious threat to these values: fraudulent parties are engaged in the printing of counterfeit cartons to closely resemble our genuine packaging. Additionally, there is evidence that our authentic tins are being reused to pack and distribute inferior quality cashew kernels, which are then sold in the market as Alphonsa Cashew Industries products.
To make these counterfeits appear more convincing, fake transport labels have been affixed, falsely suggesting that the goods originated from our production centre. This deliberate deception is designed to mislead buyers, compromise trust, and create the illusion of authenticity where none exists.
These activities not only infringe upon our intellectual property but also present serious food safety risks. Inferior kernels packed in counterfeit or reused containers do not meet the stringent food safety, hygiene, and quality standards that Alphonsa Cashew Industries adheres to.
Implications for Quality and Food Safety
Misrepresentation of Origin: Fake transport labels mislead stakeholders into believing the products were legitimately shipped from our production facility.
Compromised Standards: The counterfeit products bypass all of our quality checks, certifications, and hygiene controls.
Risk to Consumers: The cashew kernels inside such packaging may be of inferior quality, potentially unsafe, and not in compliance with food safety regulations.
Damage to Trust: Such fraudulent practices directly undermine the reputation of Alphonsa Cashew Industries and the trust built with our global buyers and partners.
Advisory to Buyers and Partners
We strongly urge all stakeholders to:
Verify Authenticity: Check packaging, labels, and documentation carefully before purchase.
Scrutinize Transport Documentation: Report any transport labels or documents that appear unusual or inconsistent with your past dealings with Alphonsa Cashew Industries.
Rely on Authorized Channels: Purchase only through our verified sales and distribution network.
Contact Us Directly: For any doubts regarding authenticity, please write to info@alphonsacashew.com before making procurement decisions.
Actions Being Pursued
Alphonsa Cashew Industries is taking firm measures to protect its brand, customers, and stakeholders:
Pursuing civil and criminal action against individuals and entities involved in counterfeiting, reuse of tins, and falsification of transport documentation.
Working with industry bodies and law enforcement to identify and eliminate counterfeit products from circulation.
Enhancing authentication and traceability measures to strengthen protection of our packaging and documentation.
Disclaimer
Alphonsa Cashew Industries categorically states that it has no association, direct or indirect, with any counterfeit cartons, reused tins, falsified transport labels, or inferior quality cashew kernels misrepresented under our brand name. Any such products circulating in the market are fraudulent and unauthorised.
Alphonsa Cashew Industries bears no responsibility or liability for the quality, safety, or authenticity of these counterfeit goods, nor for any financial or reputational loss incurred by parties who choose to deal with them. Any engagement, purchase, or distribution of such products is undertaken entirely at the risk of the party concerned.
By issuing this advisory, Alphonsa Cashew Industries seeks only to protect its customers, partners, and stakeholders from harm and does not intend to make or imply any further allegations beyond the scope of its corporate duty to inform.
Stay Vigilant
We request all customers, buyers, and partners to remain alert and to share this advisory within the trade community to prevent further victimisation.
Alphonsa Cashew Industries
