AUSTRALIAN
MACADAMIA NUTS
GROWING MACADAMIAS
Growing macadamia nuts is a labour of love for our growers on the Sunshine Coast. A macadamia tree takes five years to grow to the point where it is ready to harvest, which is why the delicious macadamia nuts at the heart of our products are the result of years of careful planning.
We source our premium produce from incredible local farmers and partner with those who we trust to bring the farm to your home in an ecologically sustainable manner. Native bees play an important part in pollination, so our farmers also provide hives to encourage the bees to work their magic both on the crops and the bushland surrounding their farms.
Our farmers use special machinery to harvest the nuts once they’ve fallen off the trees. They remove the outside husks from the nuts before shipping out the raw material to Nutworks for processing.
HARDEST NUTSHELL IN
THE WORLD
HIGH IN VITAMINS
& MINERALS
NATIVE TO SOUTH EAST
QUEENSLAND
ORIGINS
The majestic macadamia tree first evolved 60 million years ago in the perfect conditions of Queensland’s tropical rainforests. Our native Australian tree nut was a valued traditional food source long before European settlement, with Indigenous Australians considering macadamia nuts a delicacy – not too different from how the rest of the world sees the nut today.
In 2019, researchers from the University of Queensland found through extensive DNA studies that all macadamias grown across Australia and around the world can trace their heritage to a small group of wild trees on private land in Mooloo, near Gympie, and a wild site at Mt Bauple. Believe it or not, descendants of these original trees still exist in these locations!
Proof for us to be proud as the home of the tasty and 100% original Australian nut!
HEALTH BENEFITS OF MACADAMIA NUTS
Many people might be unaware that macadamia nuts are both delicious and nutritious. In fact, they are even referred to as a superfood, as they come with a tonne of health benefits and contain fibre that supports digestion and gut health.
Rich in healthy fats that reduce the risk of heart disease, macadamia nuts are a convenient yet healthy snack that provides you with all of your daily essential nutrients while supporting your overall mood, wellbeing, brain function, and immunity.
Not only do macadamias contain nutrients that bolster your focus, memory, and problem-solving skills, but they also provide an energy boost that can help you maintain an active lifestyle. They sure are one healthy and convenient little snack.