Latest news & reports
2020 Australian macadamia crop exceeds expectations
Australian macadamia growers have produced a higher than expected 2020 crop of 46,900 tonnes in-shell at 3.5% moisture (50,300 tonnes in-shell @ 10% moisture), announced the industry’s peak body, the Australian Macadamia Society (AMS) today. Read More >>
2020 Australian Macadamias Yearbook
The Australian Macadamias Yearbook is the go-to snapshot of our industry’s performance over the past 12 months. The 2020 edition has just been released and is available to download now. Read More >>
Plant-forward: how nuts compare with other plant proteins for human and planetary health
As we head into 2021, the trend towards plant-based and plant-forward eating shows no signs of abating. In fact, a recent review of trends found that 56% of consumers across the globe are trying to eat more plant-based foods. This rise in vegan, vegetarian or flexitarian approaches to eating is motivated by concerns about health and wellbeing as well as a growing consciousness of the impact of what we eat on the health of the planet. Read More >>
November 2020 market report
Global supply expectations have shifted as the season nears completion, with production now forecast to come in slightly below 2019 volumes. While the South African crop is expected to be down 16%, the Australian crop forecast is higher than originally anticipated, and all other origins are on track to achieve projected volumes. Read More >>
Kikkoman promotes Australian origin in Japan’s first mainstream macadamia milk
While macadamia milk has gained popularity in many Western markets, in Japan its presence has been limited to a few imported products with narrow distribution. Kikkoman’s new product is unique as it is Japan’s first domestically-made mainstream macadamia milk. Read More >>
Australian macadamia industry achieves perfect score in 2019-20 National Residue Survey
We are delighted to announce that Australia’s macadamia industry has been awarded 100% compliance in the National Residue Survey (NRS) for the 23rd consecutive year. Read More >>
New Gen Z research reveals macadamias’ relevance to the demands of younger consumers
What does the future of food look like? It’s a big but crucial question for anyone in the food manufacturing and innovation space, however it’s easier asked than answered. While none of us has a crystal ball, one of the best ways of predicting where food is headed is by exploring the world of up and coming consumers who will shape the future food landscape as their purchasing power grows. Right now, this is Generation Z. Read More >>
2020 Australian macadamia crop to exceed expectations
The 2020 Australian macadamia crop will exceed expectations, announced the industry’s peak body, the Australian Macadamia Society (AMS) today. Read More >>
Brookfarm celebrates 20 years of macadamia innovation
Brookfarm is the story of a family that took a risk and stared down many failed product concepts, but had the grit, determination and vision needed to grow a sought-after brand and a thriving business. Read More >>
September 2020 market report
The Australian macadamia industry remains well positioned despite the disruption caused by COVID-19. Read More >>