Foreign minister Kevin Rudd is teaming up with Australia's macadamia industry, agreeing to discuss China's confusion over the origin of the nut when in Canberra.
There is confusion among the Chinese as to the origin of macadamia nuts, because in Mandarin the term translates to 'Hawaiian nuts'.
Recently, Kevin Rudd responded to a tweet by Lismore based MP, Janelle Saffin, federal member for Page, which asked him to support Australian growers by informing the Chinese about the true origins of macadamia nuts.
Rudd replied agreeing to take the matter to Canberra.
CEO of Australian Macadamia Society, Jolyon Burnett, said "In China, Australian macadamias have always been known as Hawaiian nuts, but it’s time we change this.
"With the help of the government and our leaders, we hope that one day, the world will be able to recognise and appreciate that the world’s finest nut's home is our country."
Australia is the world leader in production, research, marketing and development of macadamias, and is the largest producer and exporter, delivering the nut to more than 40 countries worldwide.
Between $120 and $130 million worth of home-grown macadamia products are exported each year with Asia being the largest export region, representing 40 percent of all sales.
There are around 850 macadamia growers producing around 40,000 tonnes each year in Australia.