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Legislators Aim to Preserve Hawaii’s Reputation as the Home of Macadamia Nuts

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In Hawaii, the iconic chocolate-covered macadamia nuts that tourists love to bring home may not be as local as they seem. A new legislative battle is brewing over whether macadamia-nut processors should disclose whether their products contain nuts from outside the islands.

The issue has come to light as Hawaii’s macadamia nut farmers struggle to compete with foreign nuts being marketed as Hawaiian. The state’s 600-plus macadamia nut farmers are feeling the pressure as they struggle to find buyers for their crops, with unharvested nuts falling from trees and some farmers giving up and selling their equipment.

State lawmakers are set to vote on legislation that would require consumer packages to disclose when they contain macadamia nuts grown outside of Hawaii. The measure aims to protect local farmers and ensure transparency for consumers.

Hawaii has a long history with macadamia nuts, which were introduced to the islands in 1881. However, today, countries like Australia, South Africa, China, and Kenya produce more macadamia nuts than Hawaii. The state’s production has plummeted in recent years, leading to concerns among local farmers and producers.

The debate over labeling requirements and processing capacity is heating up, with stakeholders like Hawaiian Host Group advocating for more support for local farmers. The future of Hawaii’s macadamia nut industry hangs in the balance as lawmakers grapple with how to protect the state’s agricultural heritage while remaining competitive in the global market.

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