Beauty and taste events help Japanese consumers discover more with macadamias
Macadamias are well known and loved in Japan, particularly as a
healthy and indulgent addition to chocolate confectionery products.
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New buttery spread plants macadamias deeper into the global wellness space
Fearless, uninhibited trial and error. That’s how milkadamia CEO Jim Richards describes the process of creating his company’s latest product, a buttery spread called Butta-Bing Butta-Bloom.
March 2020 market report
The latest INC International data collection shows overall macadamia supply for 2019 was up slightly. Of the major producers, Australia was down 13%, South Africa was up 3%, Kenya and the USA were both flat, while Guatemala was up 12%. China reported an increase to 28,000 t however many reports suggest a result closer to 15,000–19,000 t, which would make total supply flat or slightly down on 2018.
New merger in the Australian macadamia industry
Leading Australian macadamia processor Macadamias Direct is taking another step in its growth push, merging with global business The Finasucre Group.
2020 Australian macadamia crop affected by drought
The 2020 Australian macadamia crop has been affected by drought and is forecast to reach 36,500 tonnes in-shell at 3.5% moisture (39,000 tonnes at 10% moisture), announced the industry’s peak body, the Australian Macadamia Society (AMS) today.
How a baby food innovation with macadamias is helping reshape the allergy conversation
Pam Brook has always been about real food made right. As the co-founder of Australian gourmet food producer Brookfarm, she is uncompromising when it comes to creating the brand’s premium breakfast cereals, snacks and oils that are loved by consumers around the world. When Pam’s son Will (also Brookfarm CEO) started a family, Pam’s attention turned to how she could make a difference to a category they had never tackled before – baby food.
The innovation superpowers of macadamias
Over the past two years, the Australian macadamia industry has taken deep dives into numerous product categories to uncover fresh consumer insights and better understand the most potent opportunities for new product development.
Our top macadamia innovation discoveries of 2019
The macadamia innovation space has been fascinating in recent years, and 2019 was no exception. We have spent the past few months poring over all the new products we have discovered throughout the year that use macadamias in unique ways in food and beverage categories across a host of markets.
2019 Australian macadamia crop reaches 43,500 tonnes in-shell
Australian macadamia growers have produced a crop of 43,500 tonnes in-shell at 3.5% moisture (46,600 tonnes in-shell at 10% moisture) for the 2019 season, announced the peak industry body, the Australian Macadamia Society today.
2019 Australian Macadamias Yearbook
The 2019 Australian Macadamias Yearbook is the go-to snapshot of our industry’s performance over the past 12 months. Providing a summary of all key facets of the Australian macadamia industry, it details essential statistics, productivity and sustainability improvements, marketing and promotion highlights, health, industry value, global production and consumption updates, and domestic and international sales. Click below to download your copy:
November 2019 market report
Supply expectations remain relatively unchanged, with Australia’s October crop forecast update holding steady at 42,900 tonnes (at 3.5% moisture). It is being predicted that there may be some upside in South Africa’s crop from 58,500 tonnes to nearer 60,000 tonnes, while China’s crop is anticipated in the region of 20,000 tonnes. Globally, total in-shell supply for 2019 is expected to be approximately 5% under the previous year.
Macadamias help craft spirits ride a tidal wave of success
From Australia, the US and Europe to China, India and Indonesia, craft spirits are firmly on trend.