What Marquis Macadamias does

Marquis Macadamias is Australia's largest macadamia grower, processor and marketer, established in 1983 and 100% grower-owned. The company operates two state-of-the-art processing facilities — at Lismore (New South Wales) and Bundaberg (Queensland) — and a sales and marketing headquarters in Brisbane, and currently processes more than 28,000 tonnes of nut-in-shell annually in Australia from a base of 485+ growers (276 grower-shareholders), with a stated target to scale to 96,000 tonnes per annum by 2030. Its product portfolio spans macadamia kernel (styles 0–7), bulk nut-in-shell, cold-pressed macadamia oil (five specifications spanning food, cosmetic and industrial grades), macadamia paste, and the newer Macadamia Meal ingredient, with value-added lines including dry roasted, honey roasted and dry roasted & salted formats. The group's vertically integrated model is anchored by first-in-industry Napasol 5-log (99.999%) pasteurisation, an adapted fruit-industry colour sorter/grader, and dedicated X-ray and metal-detection inspection, supported by BRC, FDA, Kosher, Halal and HACCP certifications.

Revenue is generated through five primary streams: wholesale kernel product sales (the core revenue driver), bulk nut-in-shell wholesale, value-added macadamia products (oil, paste, paste/milk), direct-to-consumer e-commerce, and private-label/OEM packaging with bespoke new-product development. B2B pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed; consumer online-shop pricing is published in AUD and processed via PayPal. Marquis serves food manufacturers, retailers, wholesalers, cosmetics/personal-care manufacturers, and final consumers across more than 45 countries and five continents, using a hybrid go-to-market that combines direct sales from Brisbane, channel partners and agents in Europe, the USA and Canada, export distribution, private-label packaging, event-led marketing (INC Congress, SIAL Paris, Ausmac), and a direct-to-consumer online shop. Notable customers include a major unnamed US retailer, Australia's largest retailers, an unnamed global chocolate brand, two unnamed European high-end confectionery brands, and brewing partner Stone & Wood. The company restructured in March 2024 to refocus on Australian operations following the exit of its South African partner, and is targeting AU$500M turnover by 2024 (versus AU$250M in 2019).

Name

Marquis Macadamias

Legal name

Marquis Macadamias

Website

https://marquis.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1983

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Macadamia Nut Processing

NAICS

Snack Food Manufacturing (31191), Food Manufacturing (311)

SIC

Canned, Frozen & Preservd Fruit, Veg & Food Specialties (2030), Grain Mill Products (2040)

akta.pro primary industry

Grain-Based Breakfast & Nutrition Bars Manufacturing (cereal bars, granola bars) (AFAKABAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Frozen & Refrigerated Snack Foods (Ice Cream Novelties, Snack Bites) (CRADABAL)

Keywords

• Macadamia kernel wholesale
• Macadamia nut processing
• Nut-in-shell export
• Cold-pressed macadamia oil
• Private label macadamia packaging

Headquarters

HQ city

Brisbane

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Wholesale kernel product sales: Sells macadamia kernel in styles 0 through 7 (whole, halves, chips) to wholesale, food manufacturing and retail customers globally via Marquis Marketing division; the core revenue driver representing the majority of group turnover.
2. Nut-in-shell (NIS) wholesale: Bulk wholesale of premium nut-in-shell macadamias raw, sawn or flavoured for re-distribution or processing; sold globally including USA, Europe and Asia (notably China for large-size NIS).
3. Value-added macadamia products (oil, paste, paste/milk): Revenue from premium cold-pressed macadamia oil (unrefined, refined and blended, with five specifications for food, cosmetic and industrial applications) plus macadamia paste used in nut butters, non-dairy milk and ice cream ingredients.
4. Direct-to-consumer online retail: Retail e-commerce sales via online shop of consumer-sized packs (1kg kernels, 2kg paste, 2.5L oil) under Marquis brand; shipped Australia-wide.
5. Private label and bespoke product development: Retail packaging solutions from basic pillow packs to premium stand-up doy pouches under customer's own private label or Marquis Retail Brand; NPD team supports concept-to-production for bespoke confectionery bars and blends.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion4 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Marquis Macadamias is Australia's largest vertically integrated macadamia grower, processor, and marketer, producing and exporting premium Australian macadamia kernel (styles 0-7), nut-in-shell (NIS), cold-pressed macadamia oil, paste, macadamia meal and value-added roasted/flavoured macadamia products. The company supplies wholesale food manufacturers, retailers and cosmetics manufacturers globally from two state-of-the-art processing facilities in Lismore (NSW) and Bundaberg (QLD), and operates a direct-to-consumer online shop for retail packs.

Product overview

Marquis Macadamias is Australia's largest macadamia grower, processor, and marketer, offering a vertically integrated portfolio rather than a single software product. The company's core offerings span Macadamia Kernel Products (styles 0 to 7), Nut-in-Shell Products, Macadamia Oil (unrefined, refined, blended, and the McCADAMS Australian Raw Pressed Macadamia Oil sub-brand), Macadamia Paste, Macadamia Meal, and value-added products including Dry Roasted, Honey Roasted, and Dry Roasted & Salted Macadamias. Two state-of-the-art processing facilities in Lismore (New South Wales) and Bundaberg (Queensland) supply retailers, food manufacturers, and wholesalers across five continents. Supporting the core product range, Marquis offers Value-Added Macadamia Products, Private Label and Retail Brand packaging solutions, a New Product Development (NPD) service, and a direct-to-consumer Online Shop. The portfolio is underpinned by Napasol 5-log pasteurisation technology and BRC-, FDA-, HACCP-, Kosher-, and Halal-aligned food safety systems.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Marquis Marketing: The Marquis Group's sales and marketing division for macadamia products, based in Brisbane.

Products and services

• Macadamia Kernel Products Whole, halves, and chip macadamia kernel products offered in styles 0 through 7, suitable for retail, food service and food manufacturing applications; grown, processed and marketed by the grower-owned Marquis group.
• Nut-in-Shell (NIS) Macadamia Products Premium bulk nut-in-shell macadamias available raw, sawn or flavoured, sold globally to wholesalers and processors for re-distribution or further cracking.
• Wholesale Macadamia Oil (five specifications) 100% pure cold-pressed macadamia oil offered in unrefined, refined, and blended grades with five distinct oil specifications spanning food grade to 100% refined cosmetic oil; used as a cooking ingredient, cosmetic carrier and aromatherapy base.
• Macadamia Paste Fine milled macadamia paste in raw and roasted varieties, used in nut butters, non-dairy macadamia milk, ice cream, and cookie applications.
• Macadamia Meal Nutrient-rich powder produced by milling macadamia kernels for gluten-free baking, cereals/snacks and savoury applications such as thickeners, nut crusts and breadcrumb alternatives.
• Value-Added Macadamia Products (bespoke NPD) Complete range of value-added macadamia products from basic roasted, seasoned, and coated products through to bespoke confectionery bars and blends, with NPD team supporting customers from concept and formulation through to packaging and production.
• Private Label and Marquis Retail Brand Packaging Solutions Flexible retail packaging solutions for buyers, from basic retail pillow packs to premium stand-up doy pouches, available under the customer's own private label or the Marquis Retail Brand.
• Marquis Direct-to-Consumer Online Shop Marquis Macadamias' direct-to-consumer e-commerce shop selling bulk kernel, oil and paste products under the Marquis and McCADAMS brands to final consumers across Australia via PayPal checkout.
• Raw Macadamia Kernel (1kg consumer pack) 1kg retail pack of raw macadamia kernel sold direct to Australian consumers via the Marquis online shop at AUD $33.50.
• Dry Roasted Macadamia Kernel (1kg consumer pack) 1kg retail pack of dry roasted macadamia kernel sold direct to Australian consumers via the Marquis online shop at AUD $35.00.
• Dry Roasted & Salted Macadamias (1kg consumer pack) 1kg retail pack of dry roasted and salted macadamias sold direct to Australian consumers via the Marquis online shop at AUD $35.50.
• Honey Roasted Macadamia Kernel (1kg consumer pack) 1kg retail pack of honey roasted macadamia kernel with minimised sugar and maximised honey, sold direct to Australian consumers via the Marquis online shop at AUD $36.50.
• McCADAMS Australian Raw Pressed Macadamia Oil (2.5L consumer pack) 2.5L consumer pack of cold-pressed raw Australian macadamia oil sold under the McCADAMS sub-brand via the Marquis online shop at AUD $30.00.
• Dry Roasted Macadamia Paste (2kg consumer tub) 2kg resealable tub of smooth dry roasted macadamia paste for flavouring ice cream, gelato, biscuits, cakes, slices, sauces, pesto, pizza bases and breads, sold direct to Australian consumers at AUD $66.00.
• New Product Development (NPD) Service Custom product development service supporting customers in creating products for their brief and brand, guiding them from concept, formulation, and packaging through to production.

Quantifiable outcome

• Group targeted doubling turnover from AU$250 million (2019) to AU$500 million by 2024
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered minor, core and flagship.

• India Australia Business & Community Alliance (IABCA)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 2 November 2023IABCA recognised Marquis Marketing as a finalist in the 'Excellence in Trade & Investment' category at the 2024 IABCA Awards for fostering bilateral trade between India and Australia, including the inaugural macadamia shipment under the Australia-India Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (ECTA).
• Australian Macadamia Festival (Mumbai) / Queensland Government Food and Fibre to Market: Industry Partnerships programcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 November 2023Marquis Macadamias played a pivotal role as key supplier at the Australian Macadamia Festival held in Mumbai from 30 September to 14 October 2023, organised by the Australian Macadamias Society and funded by the Queensland Government's Food and Fibre to Market: Industry Partnerships program. The festival coincided with the inaugural macadamia shipment to India under ECTA.
• Napasol (pasteurisation technology)flagshipTechnology or Integration · 25 May 2022Marquis Macadamias was the first macadamia processor globally to successfully implement 5-log pasteurisation capability via Napasol systems in its Australian facilities. Since commencing pasteurisation in 2015, Marquis has processed, tested and approved more than 30,000 tonnes of kernel across global operations using this technology. A Napasol unit was also planned for installation at Marquis Macadamias Africa's Lows Creek facility as part of a broader AU$35 million (US$26.1 million) investment programme.
• Stone & Wood Brewing Co.minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 17 November 2021Collaboration between the Australian macadamias industry (Marquis Macadamias) and award-winning Northern Rivers brewery Stone & Wood Brewing Company to create 'Malty Mac', a malty lager featuring macadamias. Brewed in a traditional German style with added macadamias for a subtle, malty, caramel coloured brew; promoted as a way to showcase macadamias in a beer format.
• Macadamia Conservation TrustcoreOthers · 1 September 2021Marquis Macadamias has been a long-standing supporter of the Macadamia Conservation Trust, donating more than $60,000 in conservation efforts since 2015 (and $70,000 cumulatively by 2022). In September 2021, Marquis donated $10,000 and six rare native macadamia trees to Bundaberg schools to mark World Macadamia Nut Day, supporting conservation of wild macadamia species including Macadamia integrifolia (vulnerable), M. ternifolia and M. tetraphylla (endangered).
• United Macadamias (South Africa)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020United Macadamias became a new grower shareholder of Marquis Macadamias Africa in 2020. The group is made up of seven family shareholders (second-generation farmers with 22 years of macadamia farming experience) with orchards of varying ages on the South Coast of Kwa Zulu Natal, South Africa. Partnership brought the total number of Marquis Group grower shareholders to 276 globally.
• Australian Macadamias Society (AMS)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerIndustry peak body for the Australian macadamia industry; collaborated on consumer research in Australia, China, South Korea, Japan, Taiwan and USA (6,014 surveys via Kantar in Aug–Oct 2020). Also organised the Australian Macadamia Festival in Mumbai (Sep 30 – Oct 14, 2023) where Marquis Macadamias was a key supplier; funded by the Queensland Government's Food and Fibre to Market: Industry Partnerships program.
• Hinkler Park PlantationscoreOthersMarquis Macadamias shareholder and macadamia supplier based in Bundaberg; first macadamia farm globally to be certified as carbon positive (industry first), revolutionising farming operations. Hosted Bundaberg Ag Club students and Indian top distributor visits to showcase sustainable macadamia cultivation.
• World Macadamia Organisation (WMO)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry body bringing together major macadamia producing countries to lift global consumption; launched its first consumer marketing campaign focused on mainland China promoting macadamias in special moments around Chinese festivals. Marquis participates as an industry member.
• The Rivers Secondary College (Lismore) / St Luke's Anglican School (Bundaberg)minorOthersMarquis Macadamias partnered with local schools to mark World Macadamia Nut Day — donated wild macadamia and MCT1 trees to The Rivers Secondary College in Lismore and facilitated orchard visits for Bundaberg Ag Club students to Hinkler Park Plantations and the Marquis Bundaberg facility to learn about sustainable macadamia cultivation.

Scale indicators15 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Royal Macadamia: Major South African grower-processor-marketer of macadamia kernel, NIS and value-added products (oil, paste). Comparable in scale and vertically integrated grower model, serving many of the same export markets as Marquis.
• MacFarms: Hawai'i-based integrated macadamia grower, processor and marketer of kernel, NIS and macadamia products. Comparable scale and value-added product range; serves similar food manufacturing and retail channels globally.
• Golden Macadamias: South African macadamia processor and marketer with global kernel and NIS sales. Direct comparable to Marquis on product mix (kernel, NIS, value-added) and supply model (grower-supplied), though now Marquis has exited its South African operations.
• Nambucca Macadamias: Australian macadamia processor marketing kernel and value-added products domestically and internationally. Smaller scale than Marquis but comparable product mix and customer segments (food manufacturers, wholesalers, retailers).
• Green & Gold Macadamias: Australian macadamia processor and global marketer of premium Australian kernel. Comparable business model focused on export sales to food manufacturers, with similar food-safety positioning to Marquis.
• Hamakua Macadamia Nut Company: Hawai'i-based grower-processor of macadamia kernel and value-added products serving retail and wholesale channels. Directly comparable on processing capability and end-product range.
• Mauna Loa Macadamia Nuts: Hawai'i-based macadamia grower/processor and the leading US consumer macadamia brand. Comparable on processing technology and kernel product portfolio; differs by being US-domiciled, branded-retail led and under a single corporate owner.
• Stahmann Farms: Australian macadamia and pecan grower/processor based in NSW/QLD with global kernel and value-added distribution. Closest Australian domestic peer to Marquis in terms of vertically integrated macadamia processing and export orientation.

Broad incumbents

• Olam Food Ingredients (ofi): Global agri-business with a tree nut and ingredient platform (including macadamia sourcing) serving food manufacturers worldwide. Comparable at the buyer-channel and ingredient-supply layer, but operates across many commodities rather than specialising in macadamia.
• Blue Diamond Growers: Largest global almond processor and a US cooperative of grower-owners. Comparable on grower-owned cooperative structure, vertically integrated processing and global kernel distribution; differs by specialising in almonds rather than macadamia.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance6 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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