Australian Walnut Industry Association
AWIA is the peak body representing and promoting the walnut industry in Australia.
AWIA provides standards for best practice in all aspects of walnut production, from orchard development, through harvesting and processing, to marketing.
Latest News
Minister Littleproud Media Release: Strong Industry & Government Ties Through COVID-19
New sea container measures to protect against khapra beetle Sea containers loaded with high-risk plant products and packed in a khapra beetle target risk country are now required to undergo mandatory treatment offshore. Minister for Agriculture, Drought and Emergency...
New Research: Plant Protein and Mortality
A major study, involving more than 102,000 post-menopausal women, has found a higher plant protein intake to be linked with a 9% lower risk of all-cause mortality, and that substituting red meat, eggs and dairy with nuts was associated with a lower risk of death from...

Featured Walnut Recipes
Farro, Gorgonzola and Walnut Salad
Serves 6 Ingredients 200g (1 cup) cracked or wholegrain farro (see note) 2 cloves garlic, sliced lengthwise 125ml (1/2 cup) olive oil 1/4 (250g) cauliflower, cut into small florets 1 green apple, cored, cut into small cubes 150g (1 1/2 cups) walnuts, roasted, roughly...
Burghul with Tomato and Walnuts
Serves 8 Ingredients 450g fine burghul (cracked wheat) 100ml pomegranate molasses (see note) 150ml olive oil 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander 1/2 teaspoon allspice 150g walnuts, roasted 2 egg tomatoes, seeded, finely...
Chicken and Walnut Mayonnaise Focaccia
Serves 2 Ingredients 1/4 cup whole-egg mayonnaise 1 1/2 tablespoons walnuts, chopped 1 x 300g focaccia bread, halved, split 1/4 cup basil pesto 60g baby spinach 200g smoked chicken breast fillet, thinly sliced Instructions 1. Combine mayonnaise and walnuts in a small...