COVID-19 ADVISORY
We believe you and your loved ones are staying safe during this challenging time. Our hearts and thoughts go out to the people who have been affected by this unprecedented event and we sincerely appreciate the healthcare workers, local communities, and governments around the world who are on the front line working to contain this coronavirus pandemic.
We are closely monitoring the recent developments regarding the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). As the situation continues to affect our world, we wanted to reach out and update you on the current situation. At Alphonsa Cashew Industries, our priority is the safety of our personnel, customers and community. We have implemented the recommendations and directions issued by the World Health Organization (WHO), Ministry of Health - Kerala Government, Ministry of Health - Government of India and relevant local authorities and are incorporating these guidelines and directions into our decision-making and daily production processes.
At this time, we do not anticipate any major production or delivery issues. As the situation remains fluid, we will reach out with further communications as needed.
Related advisories
Government of Kerala has marked regions where our Processing Facilities are located as Red Zone thereby prohibiting all factory activities until further notice. Therefore, we are shutting down all factories in Kerala with immediate effect to help contain the spread of coronavirus COVID-19 and in the interest of the safety and wellbeing of our people.
As the cases of COVID-19 increases in the location where our processing facilities are located, we are initiating voluntary staggered production process in the interest of the safety and wellbeing of our people and the wider community where we operate.
Government of India has allowed cashew processing, packaging and marketing operations to be resumed with effect from 20th April 2020.
Government of India has decided to extend the current lockdown until May 3 in the interest of the safety of people and community.
Government of Kerala has decided to go for a complete statewide lockdown from 23 March 2020.
Government of Tamil Nadu has ordered all production facilities in Tamil Nadu to be closed down as of today evening (21 March 2020).
We are closely monitoring the recent developments regarding the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).