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The Story Behind Why Mathew Chose to Combine Chocolate and Nuts
Every great idea begins with a small spark—an unexpected moment, a curious discovery, or an inspiration found along a journey. For Mathew, that spark came from his deep passion for natural ingredients and his desire to create products that are both delicious and genuinely good for people. After many years working with macadamia nuts at FNC Plantations, he was constantly searching for an ingredient that could elevate macadamias into a more refined and memorable experience.
That ingredient first appeared in the form of chocolate—a product Mathew had always admired. To him, chocolate was never just a sweet treat; it was a mood-lifting, antioxidant-rich ingredient capable of bringing joy and comfort in a single bite. When considering a premium product line, he instinctively felt that chocolate could be the perfect match for macadamias.
The turning point came when Mathew traveled to Vietnam and explored its local cacao origins. He was immediately captivated. Vietnamese cacao carried a rich, complex flavor with natural fruity notes, something rare even among the world’s top cacao regions. Tasting chocolate made from this cacao convinced him that this was the flavor profile he had been searching for—deep, expressive chocolate that could highlight the creamy, buttery character of macadamia nuts.
Mathew and his Vietnamese friends
From that moment, the idea he had quietly nurtured for years became crystal clear:
Vietnamese chocolate + premium macadamias = a truly harmonious combination.
By 2025, once the Harvest team had perfected their roasting and coating techniques and secured consistent, high-quality ingredients, they finally brought this vision to life. The first chocolate-coated macadamia samples were introduced to the market for testing. The response exceeded expectations—consumers loved the balance, the freshness, and the uniqueness created by the fruity chocolate notes and the natural crunch of macadamias.
For Mathew and the Harvest team, this was more than just launching a new product.
It was the culmination of a long journey—one that celebrates the perfect harmony between two remarkable ingredients gifted by nature.
