Australian macadamia industry back on track after floods
After some difficult months navigating the aftermath of severe weather
in the Northern Rivers macadamia growing region, growers have staged a solid comeback
and the outlook has brightened.
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June 2022 market report
The 2022 global crop is forecast to be up
6.4% on the 2021 season, despite challenging weather conditions in the two
largest producing origins. The initial crop forecast published for the Australian
2022 season predicted a crop of 54,930 tonnes in-shell @ 3.5% moisture (58,900
tonnes in-shell @ 10% moisture). In May this forecast was reduced by 10%, as a
direct result of the recent severe weather and flooding in NSW and South East Queensland.
The revised forecast is now 49,340 tonnes in-shell @ 3.5% moisture (52,900 tonnes
in-shell @ 10% moisture). NSW growers have been worst affected, and the
prolonged rainfall which followed the two flooding events has made harvest more
difficult. In contrast and despite flooding in some regions, South Africa has
recently increased their forecast from 57,723 tonnes to 61,288 tonnes in-shell
@ 3.5% moisture.
Cracking the Indian market: why now is the time for Australian macadamias
For several years,
the Australian macadamia industry has been focused on driving demand for
macadamias ahead of a forecast rise in global supply. New market development is
an important element of this strategy, and Australia’s industry has
successfully executed new market development programs in China and South Korea,
introducing consumers to macadamias and leveraging free trade agreements (FTAs)
in both markets.
Australian macadamias a key ingredient in new Bundaberg Campfire Rum
Iconic Australian alcoholic beverage brand Bundaberg Rum has launched a new limited-edition product called Campfire Rum, which fittingly features another Australian icon – the macadamia. The multi global award-winning distillery unveiled the product as the perfect companion for chilly nights around a warm fire, just in time for the start of the Australian winter.
Australian food personality Magdalena Roze shares her macadamia farm experience
Like so many Australians, Magdalena Roze is transported back to her childhood when she thinks about the first time she tried a macadamia. “It was on holidays when I was seven or eight,” she recalls fondly. “My dad got a macadamia nut ice cream. So I did too. And I'll never forget the flavour.”
Inaugural Women in Macadamias event launches in Australia
It goes without saying that the Australian macadamia industry’s greatest asset is its people. From growers and agronomists to processers and marketers, it’s their skill and drive that has taken the industry from strength to strength and put our product on a global stage. A substantial proportion of these roles are carried out by women. Whether one half of a husband-and-wife farm or a valued team member in a larger operation, women are heavily involved in vital functions across the supply chain.
Australian macadamia crop forecast reduced due to severe weather and flooding
The Australian macadamia
crop forecast has been reduced by 10%, as a direct result of the recent severe
weather and flooding in NSW and South East Queensland, confirmed the Australian
Macadamia Society (AMS), today.
Macadamias flip the script on fat as consumers seek out satiety and heart-healthy ingredients
As a delicious source of plant-based protein, macadamias tick a lot of boxes when it comes to how modern consumers want to eat. But research has revealed that what has traditionally been one of macadamias’ biggest barriers to consumption may in fact be one of their greatest strengths, presenting an opportunity for brands to rethink how macadamias stack up when it comes to health.
Indian free trade agreement welcome news for Australian macadamia industry
The
announcement of an interim Free Trade Agreement with India is welcome news for
the Australian macadamia industry, says Jolyon Burnett, the CEO of the
industry’s peak industry body, the Australian Macadamia Society (AMS).
March 2022 market report
The initial crop forecast published for the Australian
2022 season predicted a crop of 54,930 tonnes
in-shell @ 3.5% moisture (58,900 t in-shell @ 10% moisture). However this is
likely to be revised downwards in May once the impacts of the recent extreme
weather conditions are fully understood.
TV chef celebrates macadamias in new season of food tourism show
When Ben Milbourne entered the MasterChef kitchen as a contestant on the hit Australian cooking show in 2012, he thought good food depended on the cook. Fast forward a decade, and Ben’s outlook has changed, with the passionate chef, foodie and TV host saying it’s the grower who is the true hero.
Australian macadamia crop impacted by floods
The 2022 Australian macadamia crop will be impacted
by the recent severe weather and flooding in NSW and South East Queensland,
confirmed the peak industry body, the Australian Macadamia Society (AMS),
today.