About Us
Built by Hand, Sustained by Discipline
Three generations. Sixty years of grading cashew the way it has always been done in Kerala.
Started by Varghese Geevarghese in 1965. Sixty years later the values have not moved: buy well, grade honestly, ship on time.
Our story
A Legacy Built Over Generations
Lourdes Matha Cashew Industries is part of the family business that was started by my late father, Varghese Geevarghese, in 1963. Being part of a family business with over 60 years of experience, a long-term perspective and a strong set of values are at the heart of our identity and have been fundamental to our journey.
Jobrun Varghese
Managing Director, Lourdes Matha Cashew Industries
Our Values
01
Quality Excellence
Every kernel graded against international standards, no compromise on freshness.
02
Process Discipline
Consistency from following procedure precisely, on every line, every day.
03
Teamwork
Production, packing and export, run as one coordinated effort.
04
Long Term Trust
Relationships built to last well beyond a single shipment.
05
Legacy and Continuity
From father to son, growing while staying true to our founding
Milestones
Six decades, five turning points.
Founded in Puthoor, by
two brothers.
Jobrun Varghese takes the
business forward.
Five tons a day, four
hundred workers.
Fifty tons a day, expansion
into Tamil Nadu.
Mechanisation begins,
inspired by Vietnam.
Richard Jobrun leads Lourdes Matha
into its third generation.
Our Leadership
Two generations, one standard.
“A business rooted in patience, discipline, and respect for the kernel we work with every day.”
Jobrun Varghese
Managing Director
Working alongside the leadership team, our CEO drives day to day operations, quality systems, and the export relationships that keep Lourdes Matha Cashew Industries a dependable partner to buyers worldwide.
“Our promise to every customer is simple: consistency, transparency, and quality that never wavers.”
Richard Jobrun
CEO
