Shaping the Future
of Macadamias
NDX is the international sales and marketing arm of Golden Macadamias, South Africa’s largest grower-owned macadamia company. Representing the world’s largest single processing facility and trusted partner processors, we deliver scale, consistency, and integrity to global markets, with growers at the heart of every decision.
Our Mission
To be the supplier of choice for global macadamia buyers by consistently delivering premium quality
nuts, influencing market standards, and leading industry innovation.
We strive to create sustainable value across the entire supply chain connecting growers to
international markets with integrity, excellence, and purpose.
It's in our DNA
Our foundation is built on strong values that drive everything we do. These are more than just words, they guide our decisions, shape our culture, and define our relationships with growers, partners, and customers.
Group Structure
At a Glance
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all individuals are valued.
30,000 MT
Annual processing capacity
We’re the world’s largest macadamia nut processor
21,000 m²
State-of-the-art processing plant
Kernel
Market Distribution Focus
98%
98% of our products were exported to over 20 countries
100%
Grower-owned cooperative
1,043,662
Total Solar Power (kWh) energy used in last 12 months
282
We proudly employee more than 250+ employees
Our History
Founded in 2001, Golden Macadamias began with a vision to transform the South African macadamia industry through modern processing and global market access. Over two decades, we have grown from a local processor to a world-class operation, investing heavily in state-of-the-art technology and expanding our footprint internationally.
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Securing our home
The company purchased the land on which the current factory is still situated today, laying the foundation for long-term growth and investment in processing capability.
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Investing in efficiency and brand identity
Key operational milestones were achieved, including the installation of the first blending machine, enabling accurate mixed-style packing at scale, and the commissioning of the first cold room. During this period, the Golden Macadamias brand also gained global recognition, supported by the introduction of the iconic green and maroon logo with the nut swirl, which remained the official trademark until April 2025.
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Scaling raw material intake
With the introduction of larger delivery hoppers and curing bins, Golden Macadamias increased intake capacity, enabling growers to deliver larger volumes and supporting the company’s expanding footprint.
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Advancing quality control
The first colour sorter was installed, significantly improving consistency and quality assurance while reducing reliance on manual sorting.
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Operational transformation
The business moved away from batch processing to a more integrated processing model, improving efficiency and flexibility. In the same year, the first kernel dicer was installed to meet growing customer demand for specialised product formats.
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Improving logistics
The installation of a delivery weighbridge streamlined the intake process, reducing turnaround times and improving the grower delivery experience.
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A volume milestone
Golden Macadamias processed more than 10,000 metric tonnes in a single season for the first time, marking a significant step in its journey to becoming a global industry leader.
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Restructuring for growth
In response to rapid growth and new market opportunities, the business restructured into two subsidiaries: a dedicated processing entity (LNP) and a focused marketing entity (NDX). This marked the start of a new strategic chapter.
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Humble beginnings
Golden Macadamias was established by a group of 16 South African macadamia farmers who chose to process and market their own crop. From the outset, the vision was clear: build a more integrated supply chain that delivers quality, traceability, and sustainable returns for growers while offering customers a reliable, long-term supply.
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Industry leadership
Over two decades, the shareholder base grew from 16 to 91, with revenue increasing by more than 10,000%. Golden Macadamias became the single largest processor of macadamia nuts globally.
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Expanding capacity
A new state-of-the-art facility came online with a processing capacity exceeding 30,000 tonnes, supporting continued growth and global demand.
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Brand refresh
As part of its evolution into a world-class macadamia business focused on growth, innovation, and stakeholder experience, Golden Macadamias implemented a brand refresh, effective 1 April 2025, ensuring the brand remains relevant, modern, and future-focused.
To Our Continued Milestones
We look forward to our future together as a team, continuing to grow our legacy and write new chapters in our history.
We believe great relationships start with great people.
Here are the faces you'll actually get to know.
Meet our team