Diourbel: SONACOS targets 40,000 to 50,000 tonnes of groundnuts this season

SONACOS is targeting a groundnut collection of 40,000 to 45,000 tonnes in the Diourbel region, with the possibility of reaching 50,000 tonnes, CEO Cheikh Ahmed Tidiane Guèye said. Nationally, the company aims to collect 250,000 tonnes to support local processing and modernize its operations, including through technological innovation. Guèye also said management would support SONACOS’s football team, recently relegated to the second division, while discussions continue with unions and employee representatives. Despite the challenges raised, he described the company as stable.