Australian Macadamia Festival Returns in 2025 with Bengaluru Edition from September 9-16

The Australian Macadamia Society (AMS) has announced the return of the Australian Macadamia Festival (AMF), which will take place in Bengaluru between September 9 to 16. Supported by the Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade), this third edition follows earlier events in Mumbai and Delhi and will showcase macadamias across restaurants, patisseries, cafés, and bars throughout the city.

Participating venues include Toit, Ganache – The Ritz-Carlton, Lavonne, Lick, Kopitiam La, Lumara, Plaka by Chef Ajay Chopra, Olive Beach, Crackle Kitchen, Monkey Bar, Street Storyss, Soka, Jamming Goat 3.0, Shiro, Juny’s Bakehouse, The Kind Roastery & Brew Room, Mäki Pâtisserie, Nenapu, Black Bazza Coffee Co. and Kalpaney. Dishes and drinks featuring macadamias will range from savoury plates and artisanal desserts to beers, gelatos, cocktails, and fine dining menus.

The festival also includes interactive sessions. On September 12, Chef Ajay Chopra will conduct a macadamia cooking masterclass at Plaka. On September 13, Black Bazza Coffee Co. will host a coffee and macadamia event exploring flavour and sustainability. On September 14, mixologist Ishrat Kaur will lead a cocktail workshop at Soka Cocktail Bar. In addition, an industry trade meet will take place on September 11 at The Lalit Ashok Bangalore, bringing together chefs, R&D specialists, and FMCG representatives to discuss the commercial use of Australian macadamias in India.

Macadamias, native to Australia for more than 60 million years, are the only Australian food crop traded internationally. Today, over 700 growers across three states produce about 50,000 tonnes annually. Grown sustainably along Australia’s east coast, macadamias are valued for their creamy texture, delicate crunch, and health benefits, being naturally rich in monounsaturated fats, fibre, and antioxidants.

Jacqui Price, General Manager of Marketing of the Australian Macadamia Society, said, “Bangalore’s culinary landscape is incredibly dynamic, and the Australian Macadamia Festival is the perfect way to introduce the richness and versatility of Australian macadamias to this city of food lovers."