A local company is among four Queensland businesses that have taken home honours at the 2025 Australian Export Awards.
Bundaberg based Marquis Macadamias was named winner in the Agribusiness, Food and Beverage category at Parliament House in Canberra last night.
Operating since 1983, the business delivers premium kernel, nut-in-shell, oil and paste to a diverse range of countries across Asia, Europe and the United States.
From growing to marketing, their co-op model ensures decisions prioritise Australian farmers’ interests and product integrity.
Now, they have become one of the world’s largest grower-owned macadamia businesses, processing up to 28,000 tonnes of nut-in-shell annually.
Chief Executive Officer at Marquis Macadamias Ben Adams says Australia is now home to the world’s leading macadamia growers and processing expertise.
“Macadamias are one of the few native Australian foods successfully commercialised and exported globally – a true national success story.”
“We want our legacy to be a viable and sustainable Australian macadamia industry that delivers premium prices for our growers and premium products for our customers – ensuring long-term prosperity for everyone involved.”
Marquis Macadamias recently played a key role in the inaugural Australian Macadamia Festival in Mumbai, a two-week culinary event, allowing the business to crack into the Indian market and complement their already growing list of exporters across Asia, Europe and the United States.
“India has a large and diverse population with a strong cultural history of nut consumption and growing interest in premium health foods,” Adams says.
