Macadamia Products from Kenya Supplied to Markets at Home and Abroad
At The Big Thunder Nuts, we use different parts of the macadamia to create products for different markets.
We supply off-grade kernel macadamia kernel, macadamia oil, macadamia shell biomass, and macadamia seedlings to buyers and partners across Kenya and internationally. Our products serve customers in food, cosmetics, energy and agriculture sectors.
We are also developing a beekeeping programme that will provide farmers with beehives for sale, hive management support and a market for their honey through our planned honey offtake programme.
Currently, we supply customers in Kenya, Spain, Germany, the United States and the Netherlands with everything backed by our FSSC V6 certification and FDA registration, where applicable.
Macadamia Kernel
Off grade macadamia kernel supplied for Oil Pressing & Industrial Use
We are one of Kenya’s largest dealers in off-grade macadamia kernel. Sourced from processors and smallholder farmers across Kenya’s Central macadamia-growing belt, the kernel is sorted, stored and bagged to each buyer’s specifications.
Off-grade kernel is typically pressed into macadamia oil for use in soaps, shampoos, skincare and other cosmetic products. We supply this product to cosmetic ingredient manufacturers and industrial buyers in Kenya and international markets.
Grade B Kernel Supplied for Export & Direct Consumption
Grade B macadamia kernel is suitable for food processing and direct food applications where consistent quality is required. We supply Grade B kernel to food companies, exporters and other buyers for baking, snacking and food ingredient applications.
Macadamia Shells and Biomass
Macadamia Shells and Biomass Upcycling: Waste into Industrial Energy
We are a leading supplier of macadamia shells as biomass fuel to companies, food processors and industrial buyers across Kenya.
Our shell biomass is used for industrial heat and steam generation, providing a locally available, waste-derived alternative to conventional fossil fuels. We also supply shells for mulching, composting and other agricultural uses, as well as selected industrial and speciality applications.
Macadamia shells are classified as a renewable biomass resource, making them eligible for green energy.
Macadamia Seedlings
Macadamia Seedlings: High-Yielding, Climate-Resilient Varieties for Kenyan Farmers
We supply high-yielding, climate-resilient macadamia seedlings to farmers in Kenya and for export to neighbouring markets. Our seedlings are selected to give farmers a strong start as they establish and expand their macadamia orchards.
Through our World Bank and Government of Kenya partnership, we passed the milestone of one million seedlings supplied to farmers across the country. We’re still at it, making quality seedlings accessible at every scale.
When you choose macadamia seedlings from The Big Thunder Nuts, you are not just buying a seedling. You are planting for the future with the potential to create a long-term source of income for farming families and support more climate-resilient agriculture. As your trees mature, our offtake programme gives farmers access to a ready market for their macadamia.
Beehives and Hive Management
Beehives: Supporting Pollination and Additional Farm Income
We provide beehives and hive management support to farmers, helping them add beekeeping to their macadamia farms.
Bees play an important role in macadamia pollination, and having hives around the farm can support better pollination and potentially improve yields. For farmers, it also creates an additional source of income through honey production.
We support farmers with hive supply, management at the farm and honey offtake, helping them get more value from their land while creating another product and market alongside macadamia.
Ready to Source from Us?
Whether you are looking for macadamia kernel, oil, biomass, seedlings or beehives, we are ready to supply. We work with buyers, farmers and partners in Kenya and international markets — we’d be glad to hear from you.