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Founded in 1991 by Jill & Alan Whyte and Rodney Green, this humble family owned business has been around since the industry’s infancy. We are proud to have grown from being South Africa’s first privately owned processing factory, into one of the country’s leading macadamia establishments, exporting high-quality macadamia nuts globally.
The Whyte family has been macadamia farming since the early 1970’s. Their farms are situated on and around the Soutpansberg mountains in the Limpopo Province, where macadamias were first planted in South Africa. They have weathered many farming seasons, and understand the challenges farmers face. Green Farms Nut Company’s principles were founded on supporting ‘salt of the earth’ farming communities.
With over 40 years of macadamia industry experience, and a strong historical foundation, Green Farms Nut Company is equipped to expand our footprint further. With our factories situated in Limpopo, Mpumalanga and Kwa-Zulu Natal, we are consistently investing in new investments, technology and innovations.
“Striving to be the macadamia processor and marketer of choice, meeting all stakeholders’ needs”
Green Farms Nut Co. strives to be the macadamia processor of choice, to both the farmer and in the market space. We aim at offering an expert service, facilities located conveniently for farmers, excellent prices and a quality product to the end user. With our highly qualified staff, we focus on improving techniques and investing in the future.
We are conscious that we must embrace a highly sensitive approach to environmental issues. We must have a long-term sustainable vision for our industry. This is a challenge with a lot of financial emphasis on reducing “unsound kernel” on farm with chemical spraying. Our ethos is to be sensitive and mindful that future species are at risk “under our watch”, and work with integrated pest management and look for means to reduce chemical dependence.
We have an embracive approach to our staff, and believe in job creation, upliftment of our local communities, and a ‘stronger together’ approach. Sustainability also reaches into the demographics in the industry, and we promote inclusive growth by assisting both commercial and emerging growers to reach their potential. By cracking and processing the nuts in Southern Africa, we are encouraging job creation and a stronger industry, which supports local economies.
“We aim at offering an expert service, facilities located conveniently for farmers, excellent prices and a quality product to the end user.”
“The macadamia industry needs support to increase production and to promote sustainable practices, health benefits and consumption”
Green Farms Nut Co. proudly supports and holds membership with various organisations that promote the local as well as global nut industries, as well as conserving the environment. These include, but are not limited to, our local industry body, Macadamias South Africa (SAMAC), the International Nut and Dried Fruit Council (INC), the World Macadamia Organisation and The South African Bee Industry Organisation (SABIO).