What Green and Gold Macadamias does

Green & Gold Macadamias is a privately-held, Gold Coast-headquartered marketing and sales company for macadamia nuts, established in 2010 by Green Farms Nut Company (South Africa) and Suncoast Gold Macadamias (Australia) as a joint vehicle to commercialize macadamias globally. It operates a vertically integrated model spanning farming, processing, transportation, shipping, and marketing, anchored by five dedicated grower-processing supply partners and nine processing facilities located in South Africa, Australia, Malawi, Brazil, and Kenya. Its product portfolio centers on Macadamia Kernel (offered in whole, half, piece, and fines/meal grades) and Nut-in-Shell, supplemented by value-added products that include macadamia butter and paste, cold-pressed oil, roasted and salted, honey roasted, flour, and chocolate-covered formats, plus a Custom Products service for bespoke specification. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed for any product line.

The company sells to global retailers, food manufacturers, distributors, and food service operators through 10 sales offices across the Americas, EMEA, Asia, Oceania, and Africa, supported by an internationally diverse direct sales team stationed in regional time zones. All processors carry FSSC 22000 food safety certification, and the firm claims to be the largest supplier of macadamia kernel globally based on its multi-origin footprint. Marketing activity is anchored on category development through exhibiting at major industry trade shows including SupplySide West (Las Vegas) and SIAL Shanghai (China), with a stated focus on growing the macadamia category collaboratively with customers via new product development.

The business is structured as a consortium of grower-processors rather than a traditional corporate parent/subsidiary hierarchy, with each supply partner retaining operational autonomy over its farms and facilities while Green & Gold consolidates marketing, sales, and customer development at the global level. Ownership is jointly held among the founding and subsequent partners, and no external venture funding rounds, public listing, or private equity transactions are disclosed. The company is actively operating and is led by Craig McBain, who was appointed CEO in 2024 under a deliberate succession plan, while co-founder Brian Loader continues in a Sales Director capacity.

Name

Green and Gold Macadamias

Legal name

Green & Gold Macadamias

Website

https://www.greenandgoldmacadamias.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Green & Gold Macadamias is a privately-held, Gold Coast-headquartered macadamia supplier operating nine processing facilities across five countries. It serves global retailers, food manufacturers, distributors, and food service operators, claiming position as the world's largest supplier of macadamia kernel.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Tree Nuts and Macadamia Processing

NAICS

Snack Food Manufacturing (31191)

SIC

Food And Kindred Products (2000)

akta.pro primary industry

Dried Fruit & Fruit Snacks Manufacturing (AFAKAIAL)

akta.pro secondary industry

Foods for Special Dietary Needs Manufacturing (Gluten-Free, Allergen-Free, Low-FODMAP, Low-Sodium) (AFAKAJAD)

Keywords

• Macadamia nut supply
• Macadamia kernel wholesale
• Nut-in-shell distribution
• Value-added nut products
• Vertically integrated nut processing

Headquarters

HQ city

Gold Coast

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Bulk Raw Nut Sales: Supplying bulk raw macadamia nut to global customers
2. Custom Products: Custom macadamia products adapted to customer specific needs including specialty styles and packaging formats
3. Kernel and Processed Products: Sale of macadamia kernel in various grades and styles, nut-in-shell, butter and paste, oil, roasted and salted, chocolate covered, and flour products

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Green & Gold Macadamias is a vertically integrated global macadamia nut supplier that sources, processes, and markets macadamia kernel, nut-in-shell, and value-added macadamia products (oil, butter, paste, roasted, honey roasted, flour, chocolate covered, and custom formulations) to retailers, food manufacturers, distributors, and food service customers worldwide. The company operates through nine processing facilities spread across five countries on three continents, supplied by five strategic grower-processing partners.

Product overview

Green & Gold Macadamias is a vertically integrated global macadamia supplier operating across the complete value chain from farming and processing to delivering finished products. The company offers a portfolio of products centered around Macadamia Kernel (available in whole, half, piece, and fines/meal grades) and Macadamia NIS (Nut-in-Shell), supplemented by value-added products including Macadamia Butter & Paste, Macadamia Oil, Roasted & Salted Macadamias, Honey Roasted Macadamias, Macadamia Flour, and Chocolate Covered Macadamias. The company also provides Custom Products services for bespoke product development. Products are sourced from five grower-processing partners across three continents with nine processing facilities, positioning the company as the largest supplier of macadamia kernel globally.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Macadamia Kernel Quality macadamia kernel offered in a range of styles and grades including whole grades, wholes and halves, half grades, pieces and diced, and fines/meal for various applications in snacking, confectionery, and food processing.
• Macadamia Nut-in-Shell (NIS) Premium nut-in-shell macadamias available in three size ranges, packed into 25kg polypropylene bags for wholesale distribution.
• Macadamia Butter and Paste Finely milled macadamia paste available in raw or roasted varieties, serving as a non-dairy alternative for spreads and culinary applications.
• Macadamia Oil 100% pure cold-pressed macadamia oil used for cooking applications and cosmetic purposes.
• Roasted and Salted Macadamias Premium roasted macadamia nuts with salt seasoning for consumer snacking applications.
• Honey Roasted Macadamias Macadamia nuts coated with honey for a sweet snacking option.
• Macadamia Flour Ground macadamia flour suitable for gluten-free baking and culinary applications.
• Chocolate Covered Macadamias Macadamia nuts coated in chocolate for confectionery and premium gift applications.
• Custom Macadamia Products Bespoke macadamia product development and manufacturing services adapted to specific customer requirements for packaging formats, product styles, and formulations.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Green Farms Nut CompanycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOver 40 years of macadamia industry experience with a dedicated supply base from over 400 macadamia growers. Three state-of-the-art factories in three major macadamia producing regions in South Africa. Co-founder of Green & Gold Macadamias in 2010.
• Suncoast Gold MacadamiascoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProudly 100% Australian grower-owned, producing premium macadamia nuts since 1985. Diverse range of products from raw and roasted nuts to flavoured and coated nuts. Co-founder of Green & Gold Macadamias in 2010.
• Thyolo Nut CompanycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPurpose-built, single-product macadamia factory in Malawi specializing in kernel. Winner of 2024 Malawi Exporter of the Year award. Commended for gender diversity with women making up 83% of the workforce.
• Queen Nut MacadamiacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGold standard of macadamia quality and productivity in Brazil since 1985. Farms and factory in São Paulo State with excellent infrastructure and ideal climate. Over 30 years of investment in nut production technology.
• MaclandscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMacadamias grown across three origins in Africa (Malawi, South Africa and Kenya) offering reliable, consistent and continuous supply. Complete traceability from seedling to packed nut enabling integrity, safety, and sustainable production.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Marquis Macadamias: Australian-based processor and global supplier of macadamia kernel, NIS, and value-added products. Closest direct competitor to Green & Gold in the global macadamia supply chain, operating across similar bulk and value-added product categories and serving overlapping food manufacturer and retailer customers.
• MacFarms: Hawaiian-based macadamia grower and processor offering kernel, NIS, and macadamia-based products. Comparable as a vertically integrated macadamia specialist competing in the same global kernel and ingredient supply market.
• Golden North Macadamias: Australian macadamia processor producing kernel, NIS, and confectionery products. Comparable as a macadamia-specialized processor with similar product breadth (kernel grades, roasted, chocolate-coated) competing in food ingredient and snack channels.
• John B. Sanfilippo & Son: US-based processor and marketer of tree nuts (including macadamias) and snacks under private label and owned brands. Comparable as a bulk-ingredient and value-added nut processor serving food manufacturer and retail customers with similar kernel/roasted/flavored product offerings.
• Mariani Packing Company: US-based processor of dried fruits, nuts, and snack mixes with vertically integrated operations. Comparable as a bulk-ingredient and value-added tree-nut/dried-fruit supplier serving food manufacturer, retail, and food service channels.

Broad incumbents

• Olam Group (ofi): Global agri-commodity supplier with a dedicated nuts and edible seeds platform (ofi) spanning almonds, cashews, pistachios, and macadamias. Comparable as a broad incumbent operating at scale across multiple tree nuts and overlapping with G&G on macadamia supply and B2B ingredient customers.
• Blue Diamond Growers: Largest almond cooperative globally with significant investments in ingredient and snack product lines. Comparable as a broad incumbent tree-nut player with vertically integrated grower-processor operations and a focus on category development, although almonds are its primary commodity.
• Diamond Foods: Branded and private-label nut snack producer with exposure to macadamias, almonds, and pecans. Comparable as a tree-nut snack producer serving retail and food service customers with value-added product formats overlapping G&G's roasted, honey-roasted, and chocolate-covered lines.
• Cargill: Global agri-commodity giant with cocoa, edible oils, and tree-nut origination platforms that overlap with G&G's food manufacturer customer base. Comparable as a broad incumbent operating in adjacent ingredient categories with the scale and capital to enter or expand in macadamia supply.

Regional players

• Select Harvests: Australian-listed almond producer, processor, and marketer with growing exposure to other tree nuts. Comparable as a vertically integrated Australian tree-nut operator with similar supply-chain structure and food-manufacturer/retailer customer base, though focused primarily on almonds rather than macadamias.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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