Hawaii is known for its macadamia nuts. Lawmakers want to keep it that way
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Packages of macadamia nuts are displayed on store shelves on Friday, April 26, 2024, in Honolulu. For decades, tourists to Hawaii have brought home gift boxes of the islands' famous chocolate-covered macadamia nuts for friends and family. (AP Photo/Audrey McAvoy)Packages of macadamia nuts are displayed on store shelves on Friday, April 26, 2024, in Honolulu. For decades, tourists to Hawaii have brought home gift boxes of the islands' famous chocolate-covered macadamia nuts for friends and family. (AP Photo/Audrey McAvoy)This 2020 photo provided by Island Harvest Hawaii shows macadamia nuts and trees in Kohala, Hawaii. Hawaii lawmakers are considering legislation that would require consumer packages to disclose when they contain macadamia nuts grown outside of Hawaii. They're hoping to protect local agriculture and ensure Hawaii will have locally grown macadamia nuts for years to come. (Crystal Grosshuesch via AP)This undated photo provided by Bonnie Self shows the Macadamia orchards in Naalehu, Hawaii. Hawaii lawmakers are considering legislation that would require consumer packages to disclose when they contain macadamia nuts grown outside of Hawaii. They're hoping to protect local agriculture and ensure Hawaii will have locally grown macadamia nuts for years to come. (Brad Nelson via AP)This 2020 photo provided by Island Harvest Hawaii shows macadamia nut trees in Kohala, Hawaii. Hawaii lawmakers are considering legislation that would require consumer packages to disclose when they contain macadamia nuts grown outside of Hawaii. They're hoping to protect local agriculture and ensure Hawaii will have locally grown macadamia nuts for years to come. (Crystal Grosshuesch via AP)This 2020 photo provided by Island Harvest Hawaii shows a macadamia nut tree in Kohala, Hawaii. Hawaii lawmakers are considering legislation that would require consumer packages to disclose when they contain macadamia nuts grown outside of Hawaii. They're hoping to protect local agriculture and ensure Hawaii will have locally grown macadamia nuts for years to come. (Crystal Grosshuesch via AP)This 2020 photo provided by Island Harvest Hawaii shows macadamia nut trees in Kohala, Hawaii. Hawaii lawmakers are considering legislation that would require consumer packages to disclose when they contain macadamia nuts grown outside of Hawaii. They're hoping to protect local agriculture and ensure Hawaii will have locally grown macadamia nuts for years to come. (Crystal Grosshuesch via AP)A person looks at packages of macadamia nuts at a store on Friday, April 26, 2024, in Honolulu. For decades, tourists to Hawaii have brought home gift boxes of the islands' famous chocolate-covered macadamia nuts for friends and family. (AP Photo/Audrey McAvoy)Packages of macadamia nuts are displayed on store shelves on Friday, April 26, 2024, in Honolulu. For decades, tourists to Hawaii have brought home gift boxes of the islands' famous chocolate-covered macadamia nuts for friends and family. (AP Photo/Audrey McAvoy)Packages of macadamia nuts are displayed on store shelves on Friday, April 26, 2024, in Honolulu. For decades, tourists to Hawaii have brought home gift boxes of the islands' famous chocolate-covered macadamia nuts for friends and family. (AP Photo/Audrey McAvoy)
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Packages of macadamia nuts are displayed on store shelves on Friday, April 26, 2024, in Honolulu. For decades, tourists to Hawaii have brought home gift boxes of the islands' famous chocolate-covered macadamia nuts for friends and family. (AP Photo/Audrey McAvoy)