Tesco Matt: A social impact leader in macadamia processing

Tesco Matt is a women-owned and women-led Kenyan macadamia nuts processor and exporter dedicated to sustainable business practices, supporting local communities, and preserving the environment. Our processing factory is located near Mt. Kenya, close to Nairobi, for optimal logistics. We carefully source and process premium-grade macadamia nuts while ensuring that our business model contributes to the triple bottom line: people, planet, and profits. By choosing Tesco Matt, you are supporting a socially responsible business that prioritizes sustainable farming, community growth, and environmental responsibility.

A commitment to sustainability and community support

We believe in creating positive social and environmental impact. Tesco Matt collaborates with local farmers, encouraging sustainable agricultural practices to enhance the livelihoods of farming communities. Our primary goal is to build a responsible business that not only exports healthy macadamia nuts globally but also drives social-economic growth and environmental conservation in Kenya. We work with 14,000 farmers from across the country and have created employment to 120 people, 50% of them being women.

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Empowering local farmers

Ordering from Tesco Matt goes beyond accessing top-quality macadamia products. Each purchase directly supports our farmers, contributing to community welfare and sustainable agricultural practices. Our initiatives include training in farm mechanization and best practices for water management to reduce waste and increase efficiency, ensuring that our operations benefit both people and the planet.

Team

We are a women-led organization with 50% of the top leadership comprising women.