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2023 Australian Macadamias Yearbook

December 19, 2023

The 2023 Australian Macadamias Yearbook is a comprehensive overview of our industry’s highlights and performance over the past 12 months. It provides a summary of all key facets of the Australian macadamia industry, including:

The stand-out macadamia product discoveries of 2023

December 19, 2023

2023 has been another strong year for new products containing macadamias, as manufacturers across markets and categories embrace the multi-layered benefits that Australia’s native nut can deliver as an ingredient.

2023 Australian macadamia crop finishes in line with most recent forecast

December 4, 2023

Australian macadamia growers have produced a 2023 crop of 48,400 tonnes in-shell at 3.5% moisture (51,900 tonnes in-shell at 10% moisture), aligning closely with the most recent forecast published in September of 48,500 tonnes in-shell at 3.5% moisture (52,000 tonnes in-shell at 10% moisture).

Rethinking waste: how macadamia shells could help reduce carbon emissions

November 17, 2023

In today's rapidly changing world, the call for sustainability is louder than ever before, particularly in relation to food production. Gone is the era of meeting demand at any cost as businesses, governments and consumers across the globe grapple with the environmental impacts of their choices both large and small.

National Recovery Plan a new tool in Australia’s battle to save endangered wild macadamia populations

November 17, 2023

Australia is the natural home of macadamias, and the only place on earth where they grow wild. Every commercial macadamia crop in the world can be traced back to the wild macadamia trees that still grow in the Australian rainforest. But over the last two centuries, more than 80% of wild macadamias have been lost, posing ongoing threats to their populations. All four precious wild macadamia species are endangered, but thanks to a new National Recovery Plan to guide their protection, their future is now looking more positive.

Australian macadamia industry continues streak of perfect scores in National Residue Survey

October 30, 2023

The 2022-23 National Residue Survey (NRS) results are in, and we’re proud to report that the Australian macadamia industry has once again been awarded 100% compliance.

Expanding horizons: Australian macadamias start making their mark in India

October 25, 2023

It’s been a vibrant and exciting quarter for Australian Macadamias in India with a host of important events and collaborations taking place as the implementation of our entry strategy into this potential-laden market kicks off.

Meet the food innovator championing ingredient-style macadamias

October 3, 2023

When food innovator and value-adding expert Stuart Picken sees a challenge, it’s fair to say he’s driven to create a solution that benefits everyone involved. It’s this, coupled with a highly curious mind, that led the former lawyer and chef to establish a contract manufacturing business that specialises in upcycling farm gate seconds into nutrient-dense food products, with macadamias regularly in the mix.

2023 Australian macadamia crop expected to deliver lower volume but excellent quality

September 11, 2023

The Australian Macadamia Society (AMS) announced today that the forecast for the 2023 Australian macadamia crop has been revised down from 53,160 tonnes in-shell to 48,500 tonnes in-shell at 3.5% moisture (from 57,000 to 52,000 tonnes in-shell at 10% moisture).

Creative PR campaign highlights macadamia nut’s Australian origin

August 1, 2023

Not many people know that the macadamia nut originated in Australia more than 60 million years ago. It’s a little known fact even among Australian consumers. So to help raise awareness of the macadamia’s origin, a bold new Australian PR campaign has launched, starting with a tongue-in-cheek challenge to iconic global brand McDonald’s.

Australian macadamia crop forecast revised

June 30, 2023

The 2023 Australian macadamia crop forecast has been revised down by 11% from 60,000 tonnes in-shell to 53,160 tonnes in-shell at 3.5% moisture (from 64,400 to 57,000 tonnes in-shell at 10% moisture), announced the peak industry body, the Australian Macadamia Society (AMS), today.

Macadamia consumption does not lead to weight gain, suggests new study

June 1, 2023

Macadamia consumption does not lead to weight gain and may have other positive benefits on cardiometabolic risk factors for overweight and obese adults. These were the findings of a study that was recently published in The Journal of Nutritional Science1.

Latest news & reports

2023 Australian Macadamias Yearbook

The stand-out macadamia product discoveries of 2023

2023 Australian macadamia crop finishes in line with most recent forecast

Rethinking waste: how macadamia shells could help reduce carbon emissions

National Recovery Plan a new tool in Australia’s battle to save endangered wild macadamia populations

Australian macadamia industry continues streak of perfect scores in National Residue Survey

Expanding horizons: Australian macadamias start making their mark in India

Meet the food innovator championing ingredient-style macadamias

2023 Australian macadamia crop expected to deliver lower volume but excellent quality

Creative PR campaign highlights macadamia nut’s Australian origin

Australian macadamia crop forecast revised

Macadamia consumption does not lead to weight gain, suggests new study

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