We are Big on Nuts. Bigger on Impact.
From Kenya’s macadamia farms to global markets — we transform agricultural waste into high-value commodities, dignified employment, and lasting community impact. Based in Thika, Kenya. Supplying the world.
What we do
We are a company built around the macadamia supply chain, with a simple belief: nothing in it should go to waste.
At The Big Thunder Nuts, we see value where others see leftovers. Macadamia shells, undersized nuts, and other by-products all have something to offer when they find the right use. We find those uses, turn the overlooked parts of the macadamia into useful products and connect them to the markets that need them.
We do it with consistency and integrity, the way our customers expect us to.
Macadamia Kernel and Oil
We source and supply Grade B macadamia kernel to companies and cosmetic ingredient manufacturers in Kenya and international markets. Our kernel is pressed into macadamia oil, a premium ingredient used in skincare and cosmetic products worldwide.
Biomass and By-Products
Our macadamia shells are a valuable by-product of processing. We supply them as biomass fuel to industrial buyers seeking alternatives to fossil fuels with a cleaner, carbon-neutral energy source. We also supply shells for mulching, composting and other agricultural uses.
Macadamia Seedlings
We supply high-yielding, climate-resilient macadamia seedlings to smallholder farmers across Kenya. We also support farmers with training, and once their trees start producing, we provide a ready market for their macadamia through our offtake programme.
Bee Hives and Bee Products
Through local partnerships, we are introducing beekeeping alongside macadamia orchards. Bees boost pollination and nut yields, while honey gives farmers an additional income stream between harvests.
Explore Our Track Record
Since 2018, The Big Thunder Nuts has grown from a Kenyan macadamia business into a supplier serving farmers, processors and buyers at home and abroad.
Our Story
Finding Value in What Others Leave Behind
The Big Thunder Nuts was founded in 2018 in Gatuanyaga, Thika, with a simple idea: the macadamia nuts and by-products that processors were leaving behind still had value.
Since then, we have grown into a macadamia by-products business serving customers in Spain, Germany, the United States, the Netherlands and beyond. Along the way, we’ve worked with more than 2,000 Kenyan farmers and built a team that is 80% women and youth.
What started as a simple idea has grown into a business built around finding value in what others leave behind.
SDG Alignment
Our Contribution to the Global Goals
Our work directly contributes to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. We support smallholder farmers, create jobs, make better use of agricultural by-products, reduce waste and build value within the macadamia supply chain.
SDG 1
No Poverty — farmer income from waste
SDG 2
Zero Hunger — 125,000+ seedlings distributed
SDG 5
Gender Equality — 80% women workforce
SDG 7
Clean Energy — biomass replacing fossil fuels
SDG 8
Decent Work — 2,000+ farmers supported
SDG 1 2
Responsible Production — zero waste model
SDG 1 3
Climate Action — carbon neutral biomass
SDG 1 5
Life on Land — 625 hectares being restored
Certified for Global Markets
Our macadamia products are supplied to buyers in Kenya and international markets, serving the cosmetic, renewable energy, food and beverage industries. Internationally, we supply clients in the United States, Spain, Germany, and the Netherlands. Locally, we are a trusted partner to leading Kenyan processors and manufacturers in food and beverage and energy. Every product is backed by FSSC V6 certification and FDA registration.
Certified. Compliant. Trusted.
The Big Thunder Nuts meets the highest local and international food safety and manufacturing standards. Every certification we hold is a signal to buyers, partners, and investors: our products are traceable, consistent, and produced with integrity from facility to shipment.
FSSC V6 Certification
One of the world’s most rigorous food safety management certifications. It confirms that our processes meet global standards for food safety, quality, and supply chain integrity.
FDA Registration
The Big Thunder Nuts is officially registered with the United States Food and Drug Administration, meeting the stringent safety, quality, and traceability standards required for export to the American market.
The Big Thunder Nuts is registered with the United States Food and Drug Administration. This registration reflects our ability to supply products to the U.S. market in line with applicable requirements.
Manufacturing License
We are licensed by the Kenyan regulatory authorities to carry out macadamia processing and manufacturing operations.
Let's Talk About What We Can Build Together
Whether you’re a buyer looking for a reliable macadamia supply, a farmer looking for a ready market, or an investor interested in the opportunities within the macadamia value chain, we would love to hear from you.