News & Reports - Page 13 - Australian Macadamias

2018 Australian macadamia crop above industry expectations

November 27, 2018

Australian macadamia growers have produced a record crop – 49,300 tonnes in-shell at 3.5% moisture (52,900 tonnes in-shell @ 10% moisture) - announced the peak industry body, the Australian Macadamia Society today.

2018 Australian Macadamias Yearbook

November 26, 2018

The 2018 Yearbook provides an overview of all key facets of the Australian macadamia industry, including essential statistics, productivity and sustainability improvements, marketing highlights, growing information, industry value, global production and consumption updates, domestic and international sales, health, consumer insights and promotion. It’s the go-to snapshot of our industry’s performance over the past 12 months. Click on the link below to download:

A new horizon: the sky’s the limit for macadamia innovation

November 12, 2018

The 8th International Macadamia Symposium (IMS) has just wrapped up, with a powerful sense of buoyancy and optimism dominating the 3-day event hosted in the macadamia growing region of Lincang, in China’s Yunnan province.

Latest research: Macadamias perfectly poised to meet emotional snacking needs

September 25, 2018

The Australian macadamia industry has taken a deep dive into the world of snacks, commissioning consumer research into the category in both Asian and western markets.

World-first scientific research project commences for global macadamia industry

August 28, 2018

The science is in: nuts key to a happier, healthier and longer life

August 17, 2018

Consumer interest in health and wellbeing has grown exponentially in recent years, and so too has the body of evidence to support the role of nuts in living a long, healthy and happy life.

August 2018 market report

August 17, 2018

The global crop forecast remains steady and is consistent with the last market report, with all major origins on track to produce a total crop that will grow by around 10% this year.

Australian macadamia industry unveils second Innovation Challenge

August 2, 2018

After a successful launch in 2017, the Australian macadamia industry is bringing its Macadamia Innovation Challenge back for a second exciting year, increasing the scale of the program to invite participation from China and Japan. The world-first platform is aimed at generating new packaged food concepts that can inspire the food industry globally and drive new demand for macadamias around the world.

Meiji appeals to health-conscious millennial women with new Macadamia Hojicha Chocolate

July 19, 2018

Iconic Japanese chocolate brand Meiji recently released the latest incarnation of its much-loved macadamia chocolate, with the release of the limited-edition Macadamia Fuwari (lightly scented) Hojicha Chocolate.

Macadamias ticking all the diet trend boxes

June 15, 2018

Vegan, vegetarian, gluten free, dairy free, low FODMAP, paleo. The list of dietary trends that now dictate much of what the modern consumer puts on their plate can be dizzying. Love it or hate it, there’s no denying the power of these trends, and whether followed for medical, lifestyle or even personal branding reasons, they all point to one thing: health is a currency that consumers have embraced, and its value is rising rapidly.

Celebrating women in macadamia style

May 17, 2018

The Australian Macadamias global consumer audience has grown substantially in recent years, and while each of our markets has unique cultural and demographic nuances, one of the commonalities shared across the board is a heavily female skewed fan base.

May 2018 market report