On June 16, 2018, the 8th International Macadamia Symposium’s Press Conference was held in Kunming, Yunnan province. Zhao Guixiang, Deputy Mayor of People's Government of Lincang City, Xie Hui, Deputy Director of Department of Forestry of Yunnan Province, and Chen Yuxiu, President of Yunnan Macadamia Society attended the conference.

Chen Yuxiu said to present media: "With the strong support from Lincang Government and under the joint efforts of all parties, the symposium attracted peers from 24 countries and regions in the world. As of June 10, 308 people had registered for the symposium.

Chen Yuxiu said, in 2015, Yunnan Macadamia Society was commissioned by the People's Government of Lincang , overcoming difficulties and succeeding to get the right to hold the 8th International Macadamia Symposium in China for the first time among intense competition of the 7th International Macadamia Symposium held in Kruger National Park in South Africa. In order to hold the Symposium successfully, Yunnan Macadamia Society nominated 60 global famous experts, entrepreneurs as speakers by making good use of the international resources and channels of cooperation and strict selection, They will bring professional and excellent speeches to the congress as well as the latest technology of the whole industry chain and market information.

In order to promote the exchanges and cooperation of macadamia in the international market, in line with "Openness, Inclusiveness and Win-Win Cooperation", the Association actively carry out propaganda, inviting the peers both at home and abroad to participate in the Symposium. The Macadamia Associations of Australia, South Africa, Brazil and Vietnam and International Nut & Dried Fruit council (INC) will send delegations to the Symposium. Australian giant companies Macadamia Processing Company (MPC), Macadamia Marketing International (MMI), South Africa enterprise Golden Macadamia (GOLDEN) will be a delegation. Three big domestic famous enterprises QiaQia Foods, Three Squirrels, Yunnan Macadamias became the platinum sponsors of the symposium. At the same time, Michael Waring, Vice Chairman of International Nut & Dried Fruit council (INC), Larry McHugh, CEO of Macadamia Marketing International (MMI), Werner Barnard, CEO of Golden Macadamia (GOLDEN), Zhang Liaoyuan, Chairman of Three Squirrels will deliver speeches.

In the press conference, 5 members of the Yunnan Macadamia Society namely Yunnan Pulping Grind Agriculture Co.,Ltd., Baoshan Shantian Planting Co.,Ltd., Yunnan Songge Industrial Co.,Ltd., Baoshan Aofu Industrial Co.,Ltd., Baoshan Shanzhongbao Nuts Development Co.,Ltd. signed sponsorship agreements with the Organizing Committee, providing a solid foundation for the smooth convening of the conference.

In recent years, with the strong promotion of Lincang Government, Lincang‘s macadamia industry has made remarkable achievements. The 8th International Macadamia Symposium will provide a platform for participants to learn from each other, exchange information and experiences at home and abroad. Unlimited business opportunities will be created to exploit the international market as well as to further promote the development of macadamia industry in Yunnan Province.

The 8th International Macadamia Symposium has opened the registration channel for participants from all over the world, click the picture below to access the official website （www.ims2018.net） for more details.