ALSO READ: Coffee mill finally gets licensedThe East African nation, known for its prized Arabica coffee, is gaining a reputation for its macadamia, with production rising to a record last year. Macadamia production increased five per cent to 41,614 tonnes last year, after growing more than 20 per cent over the preceding two years, according to the AFA. Australia produced 14,100 tonnes of nut kernels last year, compared with South Africa’s 13,383 tonnes and Kenya’s 5,795 tonnes, according to the Reus, Spain-based International Nut & Dried Fruit Council. The US is the biggest importer of shelled macadamia, according to the council’s latest statistics, followed by China and Japan. Kenya now has 27 licensed macadamia processors, from just five in 2013, AFA’s Busolo said.

Source: Standard Digital April 30, 2018 08:48 UTC