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.

which means regions that don't meet those requirements have to import macadamia nuts all the way from Hawaii, South Africa, Latin America, or Australia. And because it takes the trees anywhere ...

The Big Island of Hawaii is renowned for its macadamia nut farms. They thrive in the fertile volcanic soil and tropical climate. Visitors can tour working farms, learn about the cultivation ...

Thanks to the topography of Hawaii’s Big Island, there is no shortage ... The privately owned Hamakua Macadamia Nut Company lets nut lovers take self-guided factory tours. Tours can be taken ...

Big Island Candies is also celebrating Chinese Lunar New Year with some special limited-edition Year of the Snake Gift Boxes ...