macadamia
Marquis Macadamias expands footprint with opening of Pongola Depot
Stability and security in the macadamia market received another boost with the opening of the Marquis Macadamias Pongola Depot. Serving the greater northern KwaZulu-Natal region, the depot will ensure farmers can easily deliver their crop, and access the expertise of the world’s leading macadamia processor and supplier of quality[...]
Agrico’s irrigation boosts the macadamia era
Macadamia nuts are here to stay despite the economic turbulences experienced in Zambia. In fact, it is a barrier against local fluctuations. The Chisamba farming community is constantly reinventing themselves to remain strong, and macadamia nuts, focused on the export market, is one of the innovative trends. Chalimbana Fresh[...]
Macadamia nuts: The key to diversification
by Salim Dawood Macadamia is a tasty and very nutritional nut that was originally and indigenously grown in Australia. There are several varieties of macadamias, although only two are edible. Over the last 20 years, macadamia has grown in popularity mostly for its high protein and fat content. Many[...]
Macadamia crop to double globally over next 4 years
Tree nut consumption has increased by 60% globally, as more and more people are eating them. As a result of its taste and health benefits, growing demand for macadamias has seen 112% exported across the world over the last ten years. "With a better handle on the distinct qualities[...]
Updated 2018 South African Macadamia crop forecast
The Southern African Macadamia Growers’ Association (SAMAC) recently conducted a third round of data collection on a forecast for the 2018 season. The latest forecast is slightly down by 500 metric tons from the previous forecast to 53 500 t on an inshell basis (at 1,5% kernel moisture content).[...]