From Southern
Africa Farms
to the World.
Responsibly.
Golden Group Sustainability
World Class
Processing Facility
Our world-class processing facility in Alkmaar, Mpumalanga, leads the way in environmental innovation within the macadamia industry. We're constantly improving our processes to reduce our carbon footprint and conserve vital natural resources.
Solar Energy Integration
Packed with tocotrienols and flavonoids, these powerful antioxidants fight free radicals and inflammation your body's natural defense against aging and disease.
Advanced Water Treatment
We operate a water treatment system that returns clean, treated water back to the Crocodile River, often cleaner than when it was extracted. This ensures sustainable water usage and protects the surrounding ecosystem.
Tracking our sustainability
Our facilities are monitored and our staff have full live screen dashboards of every metric imaginable.
Recycled Waste
Percentage of total waste recycled
30%
Water Usage
Percentage of licensed water allocation used
50%
Renewable Energy (Solar)
Percentage of total energy from renewable sources
20%
Responsible Farming
For A Better Tomorrow.
Sustainability is at the heart of our macadamia farms. From healthy soils, precision irrigation, and integrated pest management to renewable energy and carbon capture, we care for the land and environment. Beyond the orchards, we invest in people and communities, ensuring long-term growth done better, together.
Key Sustainable Farming Practices:
Soil Health & Ground Cover
Growers use ground cover crops to enrich soil, retain water, and reduce weeds, while smart fertigation systems apply nutrients efficiently based on regular soil and leaf analysis.
Smart Irrigation Systems
Precision irrigation, including microjets and drip systems, ensures that water use is efficient and tailored to tree needs, minimising waste.
Carbon Positive Farming
We follow carbon positive principles, removing more CO₂ than we emit to protect the planet.
Pest & Disease Management
All growers adhere to Golden GAP or Global GAP standards. Pest control products are carefully selected and applied only when necessary, with regular residue testing to ensure international compliance.
Nothing goes to waste
Every part of the macadamia tree and nut is either reused or recycled, with nothing going to landfill.
At Golden Macadamias, environmental monitoring is integral to OUR sustainability journey. We
continuously assess and track OUR environmental performance to ensure compliance with regulatory
standards and to drive ongoing improvement.
Through data-driven insights and regular audits, we identify opportunities to reduce OUR
environmental
footprint and enhance operational efficiency. This proactive approach enables us to respond
effectively
to environmental challenges, demonstrate transparency to OUR stakeholders, and uphold OUR
commitment
to
responsible and sustainable business practices.
Our commitment to Communities
and the Environment
Sustainability is part of our DNA. As a 100% grower-owned business, ESG principles guide everything we do, from our farms and factory to our partnerships ensuring long-term value for people, land, and future generations.
Fostering an Inclusive Workplace
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all individuals are valued.
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We employee proudly 224 male employees.
307
We proudly employee 307 female employees.
473
We proudly employ 473 Black African employees.
58
We proudly employee 58 Caucasian employees.
Gender Distribution
Race Demographics
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The direct employment of more than 500 employees across processing, sales, marketing, and support
functions
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Indirect support of growers and approximately 3,000 families
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Indirect support of contractors
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Indirect support of suppliers of consumables and processing materials
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Backing of wildlife and biodiversity projects in surrounding ecosystems.
Safety is our top priority. Period.
At Golden Macadamias, safety is our top priority. We have implemented a health and safety management
system focused on regulatory compliance, proactive enforcement, and continuous awareness training
for all employees.
Employee safety is integral to our operational culture and is the first item discussed in all daily
meetings. Our objective is to maintain a safe and compliant working environment where the risk of
injury or harm is minimised. We are fully committed to achieving zero harm by fostering a
safety-first mindset across all levels of the organisation.
Training & Personal Development
Recognising that our employees are our greatest asset, Golden Macadamias places strong emphasis on continuous training and development, especially as the company adopts advanced technologies critical to our ongoing success.
Employees are provided with the opportunity to participate in learnership development programs, specifically designed for unskilled youth. These programs enable participants to obtain certifications in food manufacturing processes as well as essential management skills, supporting their professional growth and employability.
In partnership with RecruitAgri, a leading agricultural talent development initiative, Golden Macadamias Processing hosts postgraduate students annually, providing them with hands-on experience in our processing facility. As part of our commitment to skills development, we offer accommodation and monthly remuneration to support their practical learning journey.
RecruitAgri identifies and places high-potential graduates from the agricultural sector on farms or in processing facilities to bridge the gap between academic knowledge and real-world application.
The Golden Standard
of Sustainability
From the orchard floor to the final packed kernel, we believe in growing with intention and care. Our growers, shareholders, and leadership are united by a long-term vision: to deliver premium macadamias while building a future that's economically viable, environmentally sound, and socially responsible.
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