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
Walnut milk: the latest plant-based milk alternative
The Australian Walnut Company has launched Vitality Walnut Milk, a long life nut milk, in Melbourne. The walnut growers behind the brand are based in Victoria, with processing also done in the state. The company says its production has minimal environmental impact and...
Plant Health Australia (PHA)
Plant Health Australia (PHA) is proud to launch the National Biosecurity Week (NBW) from 26–30 August 2024. This annual event aims to highlight the collaborative efforts of government, industry, and the community in protecting our environment, food security, and...
Featured Walnut Recipes
Gluten-free Chocolate Cake
Ingredients 35 g cocoa powder 80 ml hot water 150 g dark chocolate, melted (milk chocolate works too) 150 g unsalted butter, melted 225 g brown sugar 110 g walnut flour or meal or ground walnuts 4 eggs, separated. Method 1. Preheat oven to 150° C, grease a deep 20cm...
Walnut and Mushroom Soup
Ingredients 350 g button mushrooms 450 ml milk 1 small onion, finely chopped 50 g walnuts, chopped 50 g butter or olive oil 1⁄2 tsp salt 1 tbsp flour Freshly ground pepper 450 ml chicken stock 150 ml cream Method 1. Chop mushrooms, keeping a few finely sliced ones to...
Halloumi Cheese with Walnuts
Ingredients 1⁄2 cup walnuts 150g sliced halloumi walnut oil sliced green beans 1⁄2 cup cherry tomatoes (halved) basil leaves balsamic vinegar Method 1. Pan fry walnuts with sliced halloumi cheese in 2 tsp walnut oil. 2. Briefly cook green beans; pan-fry halved cherry...