From Kenyan Soil to Global Sustainability
SUSTAINABLY GROWN
WONDERFULLY CRAFTED.
From Kenya’s fertile highlands to global tables, Wondernut crafts premium macadamia products with precision and purpose. Certified under the Global Standard for Food Safety (AA Grade), we uphold the highest international benchmarks in quality, sustainability, and ethical production.
Corporate Social Investment
Our Commitment
At Wondernut International EPZ Ltd, our Corporate Social Impact (CSI) philosophy is built on a simple principle: our growth must positively impact the people, communities, and environments that make it possible. We operate with deep respect for farmers, workers, and the land, ensuring that every macadamia kernel we process contributes to a more sustainable and equitable future.
Rooted in Nature, Driven by Purpose
About Us
Rooted in Nature, Driven by Purpose
Founding story
From humble roots to global horizons — Wondernut was born from Kenya’s fertile soils and the spirit of its people.
Founded in the early 2000s, Wondernut began as a small family-led venture dedicated to unlocking the full potential of Kenya’s rich agricultural heritage. What started as a modest nut processing operation soon evolved into a global enterprise — blending traditional farming wisdom with modern innovation.
By 2014, the company established a world-class processing facility under the Export Processing Zone (EPZ) program, ensuring the highest international standards in quality, safety, and sustainability.
Today, Wondernut International EPZ Ltd partners with thousands of local farmers across East Africa, transforming every harvest into a symbol of integrity and progress. Every kernel processed tells a story — of empowerment, environmental stewardship, and the belief that prosperity begins when nature and people grow together.
Our Mission
To cultivate, process, and export world-class macadamia products through sustainable farming, ethical partnerships, and cutting-edge innovation — while driving social and environmental impact across East Africa.
Our Vision
To become Africa’s most trusted and sustainable macadamia producer — empowering communities, enriching the planet, and delivering premium, traceable products to the world.
Core Values
Rooted in integrity and guided by sustainability — our values define how we grow, work, and impact the world.
Doing What’s Right, Always
Integrity
We uphold honesty and accountability in every partnership, ensuring transparency from farm to export.
Growing People Alongside Products
Empowerment
We invest in farmers, women, and local communities — creating opportunities for growth, training, and prosperity.
World-Class Standards from Kenya to the World
Quality
Our macadamias meet the highest global benchmarks for safety, taste, and purity through advanced processing and care.
Protecting Nature, Preserving Tomorrow
Sustainability
Every nut we process honors the earth it came from — through eco-friendly farming, water conservation, and renewable energy use.
Blending Tradition with Technology
Innovation
From modern processing to traceable exports, we use innovation to improve efficiency, sustainability, and customer trust.
Together, We Thrive
Community
Beyond business, we build bonds — supporting families, schools, and livelihoods through responsible corporate action.
Farm Manager
Erick Boit
Erick has a strong background in agronomy and a deep understanding of sustainable farming techniques, with a proven track record in increasing yields and optimizing resource utilization. He manages daily agronomic programs and coordinates harvest logistics, including developing annual crop plans and calendar.
Lead Agronomist
Daniel Kiptarus
Daniel is an agricultural specialist with over a decade of experience in macadamia nutrition, physiology, water, and nutrient management. He is responsibilities include crop protection, resource allocation, and field cultivation.
Head of Laboratory
Kevin Bwire
Kevin oversees laboratory operations, managing staff and ensuring the quality and integrity of macadamia kernel. He is responsible for maintaining Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), implementing quality control measures, and ensuring all activities meet rigorous quality standards. He also ensures adherence to health and safety standards, manages lab documentation, and ensures compliance with regulations.
QA Managers
Daniel Mutuku
Daniel oversees and implements the company’s quality standards and strategies. He is an expert in quality management systems, manages QA teams, sets the overall QA strategy, and aligns the QA function with business goals. He manages all QA activities, including internal and external audits, and ensures products and processes meet established standards.
Lab Technitian
Minnie Ndome
Minnie supports scientific investigations by conducting technical and lab work, which includes performing tests, analyzing samples, and maintaining equipment, maintaining meticulous records of experiments and results, using laboratory database systems. She supports the implementation of health and safety guidelines and quality control protocols.
HR & Admin Manager
Fridah Kabue
She oversees both human resources and administrative functions, ensuring smooth operations and alignment with company goals and ensuring compliance with labor laws and internal policies. She also manages general office operations, facility maintenance, and vendor relationships.
Milestones
This is a journey rooted in Kenyan soil — from a small family venture to an internationally recognized exporter of sustainable macadamia products.
A Vision Takes Root
2000
Wondernut began as a local nut processing venture in Kenya, driven by a mission to uplift farmers and unlock the potential of macadamia cultivation.
Expansion & Incorporation
2013
To meet rising global demand, the company expanded operations and entered the Export Processing Zone program, ensuring compliance with world-class export and quality standards.
Modern Processing Facility
2014
A state-of-the-art factory was built with advanced food safety systems, increasing capacity to over 14,000 pounds of kernels per day and empowering hundreds of local workers.
Sustainability Leadership
2020
Wondernut strengthened its sustainability framework — partnering with 4,500 farmers, promoting women’s inclusion, and launching tree-planting and water conservation programs.
Certifications & achievements
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AA Certified
BRCGS Global Standard for Food Safety. Wondernut International EPZ Ltd is certified under the Global Standard for Food Safety (Issue 9) with an AA grade, the highest achievable rating.
SMETA Audited
We are officially SEDEX SMETA audited, reaffirming our dedication to ethical business practices, worker well-being, environmental responsibility, and transparent supply-chain operations.
Certified by SGS and accredited by UKAS.
Our laboratory is certified by SGS and accredited by UKAS, ensuring full compliance with international testing and quality standards.
FDA Registered Exporter
Wondernut is officially registered with the U.S. Food & Drug Administration, certifying compliance with international food safety and traceability standards for all exports.
Sustainability & Social Impact Recognition
Recognized for our efforts in environmental stewardship and farmer empowerment — from water conservation initiatives to gender-inclusive employment programs.
KEBS & EPZA Compliance
Our facility operates under the Kenya Bureau of Standards and Export Processing Zone Authority, ensuring every product meets both national and global benchmarks.
clean water, education, reforestation, nutrition.
CSI Initiatives
Changing Lives, One Nut at a Time
Farmer Training & Productivity Enhancement Program
Empowering Smallholder Farmers Through Knowledge
We conduct continuous on-ground training sessions for smallholder farmers covering good agricultural practices (GAP), pruning, pest control, harvesting techniques, and post-harvest handling. These programs help farmers increase yields, improve nut quality, and secure higher incomes across every season.
School Nutrition & Educational Support Initiative
Nourishing Young Minds in Our Communities
Wondernut supports local schools with macadamia-based nutritional supplements and essential learning materials. Our outreach ensures that children in rural farming communities have access to better nutrition and improved learning environments, contributing to long-term community development.
Zero-Waste & Environmental Conservation Project
Turning Waste Into Value for a Greener Future
We convert macadamia shells and by-products into eco-friendly fuel briquettes and soil enhancers, reducing waste and promoting sustainable energy use. Additionally, we participate in local tree-planting campaigns to restore landscapes and support long-term environmental conservation.
Sustainably Grown, Wonderfully Crafted
Products
At Wondernut International EPZ Ltd, sustainability isn’t a checkbox — it’s our foundation. From how we grow to how we give back, every decision we make nurtures people, planet, and prosperity.
Organic Farming
Our macadamia orchards and partner farms are managed using natural soil enrichment methods, rain-fed irrigation, and organic pest control practices. We avoid synthetic fertilizers and pesticides, ensuring our produce remains pure, nutrient-rich, and environmentally balanced.
Fair Trade Partnerships
We work directly with over 4,500 farmers, offering fair wages, training programs, and access to sustainable self farming resources. Through transparent trade relationships and long-term contracts, Wondernut ensures every farmer benefits from the global value chain they help create.
Zero Waste Operations
Nothing wasted, everything transformed. Our production follows a closed-loop system, where every part of the macadamia nut finds a purpose. Through these efforts, Wondernut is proud to operate as a near-zero-waste facility, aligning environmental responsibility with economic efficiency.
Our Grades
Premium Style 1 Large
PS1L, Whole,Large
Premium Style 1 Regular
PS1R, Whole,Regular
Premium Style 2 Blend
PS2, Whole & Halves
Premium Style 3 Halves
PS4L, Halves
Premium Style 3 Halves Regular
PS4R, Small Halves
Premium Style 5 Pieces
PS5, Chips & Splits
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Press releases & export milestones
