News & Reports

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.

White paper: The 8 big emerging food trends revealed by global opinion leaders

June 1, 2023

The last three years have delivered seismic shifts. From the global pandemic and climate crisis to slowing economies, we’ve seen ripples created across many aspects of human life that are impacting consumer needs.

Future-Proofed Food for Health-Forward Consumers: live event explores new research findings

May 9, 2023

The Australian macadamia industry’s commitment to ongoing consumer research stretches back many years, with the insights gained helping to shape our international marketing strategy. For our latest research project we have taken a different approach to previous studies, both in terms of the research methodology and the way the findings are being delivered.

Evidence mounts: new health study bolsters case for daily nut consumption

April 13, 2023

The taste and texture of nuts have long made them a popular addition to snacks, meals and a host of manufactured food and beverage products. What is increasingly clear is that nuts not only taste great, they’re also great for you.

Access all areas: meet the company bringing macadamia innovation to more aisles of the supermarket

March 8, 2023

When it comes to developing delicious retail products with macadamias, Nutworks has cemented itself as a leader. Having entered the Australian macadamia industry in the mid-1990s, Nutworks has achieved success manufacturing and retailing its value-added macadamias thanks to the popularity of its online store and bricks and mortar retail outlet on the Sunshine Coast – one of Australia’s macadamia growing regions.

Australian macadamia crop modelling predicts increased 2023 crop

February 20, 2023

The 2023 Australian macadamia crop is predicted to reach 60,000 tonnes in-shell @ 3.5% moisture (64,400 tonnes in-shell @ 10% moisture), according to a climate-based forecast produced using scientific modelling developed by the Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries.*

Conservation, healthy fats and consumer trends: Our top 5 stories of 2022

January 10, 2023

There’s no denying that a lot transpired in 2022. There were plenty of sobering moments with extreme weather events, war, and rising inflationary pressures, accompanied by the continued emergence of new covid strains. Fortunately there were bright moments too, with people reunited thanks to easing international travel restrictions, and the excitement delivered by the FIFA World Cup.

The most exciting macadamia product innovations of 2022

December 19, 2022

It’s always fascinating to review the new products featuring macadamias that we’ve unearthed throughout the year, and we’re excited to share the list of our most exciting discoveries for 2022.

December 2022 market report

December 19, 2022

The 2022 global crop is forecast to finish at 300,213 tonnes @ 3.5% moisture, up from 241,420 tonnes in 2021. All origins except Hawaii are reporting an increase in production compared to last year, with the largest increases coming from South Africa and China.

Australian macadamia growers deliver higher than anticipated crop

November 30, 2022

Australian macadamia growers have recovered from the record rains and flooding in NSW and South East Queensland earlier this year to produce a higher than anticipated crop of 52,974 tonnes in-shell @ 3.5% moisture (56,800 tonnes in-shell @ 10% moisture).

Latest news & reports

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

White paper: The 8 big emerging food trends revealed by global opinion leaders

Future-Proofed Food for Health-Forward Consumers: live event explores new research findings

Evidence mounts: new health study bolsters case for daily nut consumption

Access all areas: meet the company bringing macadamia innovation to more aisles of the supermarket

Australian macadamia crop modelling predicts increased 2023 crop

Conservation, healthy fats and consumer trends: Our top 5 stories of 2022

The most exciting macadamia product innovations of 2022

December 2022 market report

Australian macadamia growers deliver higher than anticipated crop

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