Hawaiian lawmakers discuss legislation requiring local macadamia nut processors to disclose non-local nut sources for agriculture protection.

Lawmakers in Hawaii are debating legislation that would require macadamia nut processors to disclose if their products contain nuts from outside the islands. The legislation aims to protect local agriculture and ensure a continued supply of locally grown macadamia nuts. However, commercial nut brands argue that Hawaii needs more capacity to process macadamia nuts locally.