The global macadamia industry is heading into 2026 with a mix of optimism and caution. While Australia is forecasting a strong recovery after a difficult season, South Africa is navigating global trade uncertainty and strong RAND currency pressures. Together, these two powerhouse producers are shaping the outlook for the international macadamia market. Australia: A Strong Comeback in 2026 Australia, the birthplace of the commercial macadamia industry, is forecasting a signif

For decades, the global cocoa story has centered on West Africa. Ivory Coast and Ghana, responsible for roughly 60% of the world’s supply, have dominated the conversation around chocolate’s most essential ingredient. But markets evolve, climates shift, and as the old commodities adage goes: the cure for high prices is high prices. And over the past two years, cocoa prices have soared high enough to trigger dramatic change. A Global Cocoa Crunch Creates Opportunity Beginning i