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Australian macadamia crop modelling predicts increased 2021 crop

The 2021 Australian macadamia crop is predicted to reach 50,770 tonnes in-shell @ 3.5% moisture (54,440 tonnes in-shell @ 10% moisture), according to a census-based forecast produced using scientific modelling developed by the Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries.*

Our 7 top stories of 2020 and what they tell us about the year ahead

It’s been said countless times, but it’s true: 2020 was a year like no other. We watched in horror as bushfires consumed Australia in January and riots rocked many parts of the globe. We’d barely caught our breath before launching straight into a global pandemic that confined many parts of the world to their own homes for weeks and months on end. 

Top 20 of 2020: the most inspiring macadamia products of the year

It’s that time of year again, when we review how macadamias featured on the global product development stage over the past 12 months, uncovering all the ways brands are embracing macadamias as an ingredient that adds taste, texture, indulgence and health credentials to food and beverage products.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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