A few weeks ago, Royal Hawaiian Orchards CEO Scott Wallace gained FDA approval to claim that macadamia nuts can help reduce the risk of coronary heart disease. The win marked a historic moment in the natural products industry as manufacturers innovate with nut-based products—enabling them to expand macadamia-made options to milks, butters, snacks, and more.
We recently talked with Wallace about the two-year process it took to gain FDA approval for the nut, as well as the products that Royal Hawaiian Orchards currently offer.