PAEM Nuts · Nairobi, Kenya

Premium macadamias, exported to the world.

Kenyan macadamia kernels, sourced from local farmers and expertly processed for buyers worldwide.

2012Established
3Certifications
3Continents served
No. 3Kenya's global rank among macadamia producers

About us

We deliver flavor that meets health.

Paem Company Ltd is committed to providing customers with the safest, highest-quality macadamia kernels, processed to preserve their natural flavor, texture and nutritional value.

Our mission

To source high-quality nuts from local farmers, then process, package and export them globally.

Our vision

To be the preferred global distributor of high-quality, nutritious nuts.

  • Sourced from Kenyan smallholder farmers using sustainable practices
  • Quality controlled at every step, from harvesting to packaging
  • Responsible water use and waste reduction

Our journey

  1. Feb 2012Paem Company Ltd registered
  2. May 2014Full-scale operations and first full container shipment
  3. Feb 2018Tropical Mac EPZ registered; groundbreaking of our modern factory; ISO 22000 certification
  4. Jan 2021Operations launched at Tropical Mac EPZ
  5. May 2023Macadamia oil press line launched

Our products

Kernel grades

Hand-selected Kenyan macadamia kernels in ten export styles, from premium wholes to fine pieces, vacuum packed to buyer specification.

Vacuum sealed · Food grade · Export ready
Wholes0

Style 0

Whole

>20mm • min 95% wholes

Premium retail & gifting

>20mm
Wholes1L

Style 1L

Whole

16–20mm • min 95% wholes

Snacking & retail packs

16–20mm
Wholes1S

Style 1S

Whole

13–16mm • 95% wholes

Snacking, roasting & coating

13–16mm
Mixed2

Style 2

Mixed

13–16mm • 50% wholes / 50% halves

Snack mixes & roasting

13–16mm
Mixed3

Style 3

Mixed

13–16mm • 30% wholes / 70% halves

Bakery & confectionery

13–16mm
Halves4L

Style 4L

Half

>13mm • min 90% halves

Chocolate & confectionery

>13mm
Halves4S

Style 4S

Half

10–12mm • 80% halves

Bakery & cereal

10–12mm
Pieces5

Style 5

Chip

6–8mm • Chips

Baking & ice cream

6–8mm
Pieces6

Style 6

Chip

4–6mm • Small

Toppings & granola

4–6mm
Pieces7

Style 7

Chip

3–6mm • Fine

Spreads, butters & coatings

3–6mm

All grades 100% Kenyan macadamia, moisture ≤1.5%, light roast option available. 11.34kg vacuum cartons · Private label on request.

Certified qualityInternational standards for export

Our process

From farm to port

  1. 01

    Orchard

    Ripening on trees tended by Kenyan smallholder farmers.

  2. 02

    Husk

    Green husks are removed soon after harvest.

  3. 03

    Shell

    Nuts in shell are dried to target moisture before cracking.

  4. 04

    Kernel

    Kernels are graded by style and vacuum packed for export.

  1. 1

    Sourcing

    Nuts bought from Kenyan smallholder farmers who follow sustainable practices.

  2. 2

    Dehusking & drying

    Husks removed and nuts dried to target moisture.

  3. 3

    Cracking & sorting

    Precision cracking with optical and hand sorting.

  4. 4

    Grading & packing

    Graded by style and vacuum packed for freshness.

  5. 5

    Global export

    Shipped to buyers across North America, Europe and Asia.

Quality & trust

Certified, safe, sustainable

Certified Food Safety

SGS-certified, UKAS-accredited food safety management for producing and vacuum packing raw macadamia kernels at our Thika facility, an FDA-registered food facility.

Sustainable Processing

Careful water use, waste reduction and nuts from smallholder farmers who follow sustainable practices.

Kosher & Halal

Kosher Check and Halal certified, so our kernels meet the dietary requirements of customers worldwide.

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