Collaborating for a Stronger,
Smarter Macadamia Sector

At Golden Macadamias, we are committed to contributing to a thriving, responsible, and globally respected macadamia industry. Beyond excellence in processing, we actively engage with leading local and international industry bodies to support innovation, market access, and consumer awareness.

Through our ongoing membership and support of key organisations, we help shape the future of the industry while ensuring our growers, customers, and partners benefit from up-to-date knowledge, global standards, and responsible growth strategies

South African Macadamia
Growers' Association

The South African Macadamia Growers' Association (SAMAC) is the primary body representing macadamia growers in South Africa. Golden Macadamias is an active member and collaborator, ensuring our grower base benefits from scientific research, pest and disease monitoring, and export readiness.

Through our close relationship with SAMAC, we stay aligned with the latest developments in production, compliance, and sustainability across South Africa's rapidly growing macadamia sector.

Key focus areas of SAMAC include:
  • Agricultural research and technical support for growers
  • Extension services and grower education
  • Market development and export facilitation
  • Setting and upholding quality and traceability standards

World Macadamia
Organisation

The World Macadamia Organisation (WMO) plays a vital role in positioning macadamias as a premium, health-forward food choice across international markets. As a proud member, Golden Macadamias supports WMO's mission to unify the global macadamia sector and increase demand across retail, foodservice, and manufacturing.

Golden Macadamias contributes to and benefits from WMO's world-class resources, helping ensure South African macadamias are well represented on the global stage.

WMO initiatives include:
  • Agricultural research and technical support for growers
  • Extension services and grower education
  • Market development and export facilitation
  • Setting and upholding quality and traceability standards

International Nut &
Dried Fruit Council

The International Nut & Dried Fruit Council (INC) is the world's leading organisation for the nut and dried fruit industry. It brings together producers, processors, traders, and distributors to promote the sustainable growth and consumption of nuts and dried fruits globally.

As a member of the INC, Golden Macadamias remains connected to global best practices, regulatory updates, and research that supports the nutritional value of nuts like macadamias.

Through INC membership, we align with a global community committed to excellence, transparency, and informed growth across the entire nut supply chain.

Key roles of the INC include:
  • Publishing global market insights and forecasts
  • Funding health and nutrition research
  • Supporting food safety and quality standards
  • Advocating for the industry at international level
  • Hosting industry-wide networking and learning events

Why Our
Memberships Matter

Our partnership with SAMAC, WMO, and the INC ensures that Golden Macadamias stays connected to leading-edge research, market intelligence, and global advocacy efforts. These relationships allow us to:

  • Maintain the highest standards in food
    safety, traceability, and sustainability
  • Empower our growers with practical and scientific support
  • Respond to market changes and
    opportunities with agility and insight
  • Contribute to long-term category growth
    and consumer awareness
  • Represent South African macadamias at both
    national and international levels

Collaboration is our greatest resource.

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It's in our DNA

  • Transparency
    Transparency

    Open, honest communication at every stage of the process

  • Agility
    Agility

    Fast, flexible responses to meet market and grower needs

  • Respect
    Respect

    For our growers, our people, and the land we farm

  • Teamwork
    Teamwork

    Collaborative efforts that strengthen outcomes for all

  • Integrity
    Integrity

    Upholding our promises and doing the right thing

  • Accountability
    Accountability

    Taking responsibility and ensuring delivery