Australian macadamia crop forecast revised to 56,888 tonnes
The 2026 crop forecast has been revised down to 56,888 tonnes at 3.5% moisture or 61,000 tonnes in-shell at 10% moisture, with a forecast range of 60,000 to 62,000 tonnes at 10% moisture.
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Beyond flavour: the power of texture in product development
The moment a food or beverage product crosses the lips, texture begins to shape the experience. Before flavour is fully perceived, the brain is already processing signals from the mouth, assessing structure, movement and resistance.
Sourcing sustainability: Why Australian macadamias offer a natural ingredient advantage
As sustainability expectations reshape global ingredient sourcing, many brands are prioritising inputs that align with regenerative farming systems and responsible production. Australian macadamias are one such ingredient, with a sustainability story that begins with the crop’s origins.
Connecting innovation with industry: Australian Macadamias launches regional Food Innovation and Tasting Forum
The launch of the Australian Macadamias Technical Resources last year marked a milestone for Australia’s macadamia industry. The Technical Guide and Application Solutions Guides were developed to help food manufacturers incorporate macadamias into new products more easily and shorten the path from ideation to market.
Cautious optimism for 2026 Australian macadamia crop
The 2026 Australian macadamia crop is predicted to reach 59,080 tonnes in-shell at 3.5% moisture, or 63,350 tonnes at 10% moisture, according to a climate-based forecast produced using scientific modelling developed by the Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries*.
From niche to next wave: why macadamias are primed to play a bigger role in global ice cream innovation
Few categories rival ice cream for universal appeal. Even as expectations evolve, it remains a category for which many consumers hold a genuine soft spot. Across global markets, shoppers are paying closer attention to ingredients, texture, nutrition and provenance, reshaping what “premium” looks like in frozen desserts. Against this backdrop, macadamias are gaining traction as a strategic ingredient, offering a compelling, underutilised opportunity for product developers.
Innovation, insight and industry momentum: 6 standout macadamia stories from 2025
With 2025 now complete, the year is likely to be remembered as one shaped by active debate and adjustment across global markets. Inflation and cost-of-living pressures remained front of mind in many economies, governments and businesses grappled with the rapid pace of change driven by artificial intelligence, and shifting geopolitical dynamics influenced trade policy, tariffs and supply chains. These were just some of the factors that formed the context in which food manufacturers, ingredient suppliers and brand owners navigated the year.
The macadamia product innovations that shaped 2025
Macadamia innovation showed real momentum in 2025. Across the 12 months to the end of September, brands around the world launched 735 new products featuring macadamias, an increase of almost 20% on the previous period. China led the activity at 14.4% of launches, followed by Australia at 11% and South Korea at 7.5%, according to Mintel GNPD. It was a year that demonstrated just how broadly, creatively and confidently manufacturers are using Australia’s native nut.
2025 Australian Macadamias Yearbook
The 2025 Australian Macadamias Yearbook presents a consolidated view of our industry’s progress and performance over the past 12 months. Offering a concise summary of core areas it includes:
2025 Australian macadamia crop finalised following challenging season
Australian macadamia growers have delivered a 2025 crop of 43,800 tonnes in-shell at 3.5% moisture (46,940 tonnes at 10% moisture). The final result sits slightly above the revised mid-season forecast released in July, following severe weather events and associated impacts across all production regions.
The powerful partnerships helping share the Australian macadamia story with the world
For more than a decade, Australian Macadamias has proudly promoted Australia’s native nut in key and emerging markets around the world. Originating in the rainforests of Australia’s east coast over 60 million years ago, they’re valued for their distinctive taste, creamy texture, versatility and health credentials.
Jacqui Price reflects on 5 transformative years in the Australian macadamia industry
When Jacqui Price joined Australian Macadamias as Market Development Manager in June 2020, the industry was in a position of strength. It was forecasting a crop of 50,300 tonnes at 10% moisture and had achieved a record high farm-gate price.