Hawaii, macadamia nuts
Hawaii is known for its macadamia nuts. Lawmakers want to keep it that way
For decades, tourists to Hawaii have brought home gift boxes of the islands’ famous chocolate-covered macadamia nuts for friends and family, but these days many of the kernels in the package might not be Hawaii-grown.
Lawmakers in Hawaii could safeguard macadamia nuts to ensure they're homegrown
Growers want measures to protect their crops and farms, while commercial nut brands say what Hawaii needs is more capacity to process mac nuts locally
Hawaii is known for its macadamia nuts. Lawmakers want to keep it that way
Macadamia nut trees are native to Australia and were introduced to Hawaii in 1881 by a Scotsman who managed a Big Island sugar mill. The first major attempt at commercial planting dates to 1948.
Hawaii is known for its macadamia nuts. Lawmakers want to keep it that way
For decades, tourists to Hawaii have brought home gift boxes of the islands’ famous chocolate-covered macadamia nuts for friends and family HONOLULU -- For decades, tourists to Hawaii have ...
Hawaii Is Known for Its Macadamia Nuts. Lawmakers Want to Keep It That Way
Hawaii Is Known for Its Macadamia Nuts. Lawmakers Want to Keep It That Way HONOLULU (AP) — For decades, tourists to Hawaii have brought home gift boxes of the islands’ famous chocolate-covered ...
Hawaii is known for its macadamia nuts. Lawmakers want to keep it that way
Packages of macadamia nuts are displayed on store shelves on Friday, April 26, 2024, in Honolulu. For decades, tourists to Hawaii have brought home gift boxes of the islands' famous chocolate ...
Hawaii macadamia-nut processors may soon have to disclose if nuts aren’t local
It's the latest tussle over labels for agricultural products from a specific geographic area, a topic familiar to Hawaii due to long-running disputes over Kona coffee.
Hawaii legislators aim to preserve macadamia nut identity
For decades, tourists to Hawaii have brought home gift boxes of the islands’ famous chocolate-covered macadamia nuts for friends and family, but these days many of the kernels in the package might not be Hawaii-grown.
Lawmakers discuss bill to make brands disclose origins of their macadamia nuts
Growers want a measure to protect their crops and farms, while commercial nut brands say what Hawaiʻi needs is more capacity to process mac nuts locally.
Hawaii’s ‘famous macadamia nuts’ threatened by cheaper, undisclosed Australian imports
Macadamia nut trees are native to Australia and were introduced to Hawaii in 1881 by a Scotsman. The nut has since become ...
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Shell corporations? Hawaiian farmers push a plan to counter island macadamia posers.
Hundreds of small Hawaii farmers rely on the lucrative macadamia crop. But, like maple syrup producers in Vermont and distilleries in Champagne, France, they’re starting to face the imposition ...
Hawaii lawmakers wrap up session featuring tax cuts, zoning reform and help for fire-stricken Maui
Hawaii lawmakers are wrapping up a legislative session that heavily focused on addressing Maui’s needs after last year’s ...
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Climate Asset Management buys 1,900ha Iberian nut orchard
CAM has added walnuts and pistachios to a portfolio that already includes investments in almonds and macadamia.
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Shell corporations? Hawaiian farmers push a plan to counter island macadamia posers.
Hundreds of small Hawaii farmers rely on the lucrative macadamia crop. But, like maple syrup producers in Vermont and ...