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Largest ever AusMac conference brings Australian macadamia industry together
AusMac, the Australian macadamia industry conference, returned to Australia’s Gold Coast this month after two years of pandemic-related postponements. With more than 700 delegates spanning all sectors of the industry, it was the largest conference ever hosted and provided a highly anticipated opportunity to network, learn, and get up to speed on everything from global macadamia production and marketing to the latest in agri-tech and regenerative agriculture. Read More >>
2022 Australian Macadamias Yearbook
The 2022 Australian Macadamias Yearbook provides a snapshot of our industry’s highlights and performance over the past 12 months. Providing an overview of all key facets of the Australian macadamia industry, it’s where you’ll find: Read More >>
Eco-responsibility, health and enjoyment the top trends as SIAL Paris returns
400,000 food products. 250,000 square metres. 265,000 attendees. 7,000 exhibitors from 119 countries. SIAL Paris made a triumphant return last month after a two-year Covid-induced hiatus, and representatives from Australia’s macadamia industry were among the action as they promoted our product to international food manufacturers. Read More >>
Australian macadamias achieve a record 25th year of perfect scores in National Residue Survey
Australia’s macadamia industry has achieved 100% compliance in the National Residue Survey (NRS), notching up 25 consecutive years of perfect scores. Our industry has participated in the survey every year since it first began back in 1996/97, being awarded 100% compliance on every occasion. This is a record that remains unmatched by any other Australian fresh product. Read More >>
Wild macadamia conservation in the spotlight in latest video campaign
As a young boy growing up in Australia in the 1940s, macadamia industry pioneer Ian McConachie would climb his neighbour’s fence to steal macadamias from their backyard tree. What he didn’t realise back then was that the macadamia would become his life’s work and that his efforts to conserve endangered wild macadamia populations would be crucial to the industry’s future. Read More >>
September 2022 market report
The 2022 global crop is forecast to be up 12% on the 2021 season, driven primarily by forecast increases in the South African and Chinese crops. This is despite Australia forecasting a 10% decrease compared with last season as a direct result of the severe weather and flooding in NSW and southeast Queensland. Read More >>
Australian macadamia crop on track for 49,340 tonnes
The Australian macadamia crop is on track to reach 49,340 tonnes in-shell @ 3.5% (52,900 tonnes in-shell @ 10% moisture). The original crop forecast of 54,930 tonnes in-shell @ 3.5% (58,900 tonnes in-shell @ 10% moisture) was reduced by 10% in late April following severe weather and flooding in NSW and South East Queensland. Read More >>
Australian macadamia industry welcomes new CEO
Australia’s macadamia industry is delighted to welcome Clare Hamilton-Bate to the role of Chief Executive Officer following the departure of Jolyon Burnett last month after 14 years at the helm. Clare comes to the position with a background in horticultural science, and extensive experience in executive roles in all sectors of horticulture, from farm to consumer, as well as industry and association management in the UK, Australia and internationally. Read More >>
Three Blue Ducks celebrates Macadamia Nut Day with limited edition Macadamia & Miso Chocolate Palmier
Acclaimed Australian chef Darren Robertson and Three Blue Ducks restaurants are set to release an exclusive limited edition Macadamia Miso & Chocolate Palmier, in partnership with Australian Macadamias in celebration of Macadamia Nut Day on Sunday 4 September. Read More >>
Reflections of a CEO: Jolyon Burnett says goodbye to the Australian macadamia industry
When Jolyon Burnett was appointed CEO of the Australian Macadamia Society back in 2008, he was handed the keys to an industry body facing substantial challenges. Membership numbers were dwindling, staff were disheartened, and the Australian Macadamias industry conference and quarterly trade publication were both losing money. Read More >>