1996 March

A Cracker of a Nut walnut factory and business established by Malcolm and Jenny Lawrence with Food and Health Standards [NZ] Ltd. Reference number R740154 Selwyn District Council.

1998 February

First commercial press of walnut oil in New Zealand

2001 May

Inaugural Savour New Zealand event held in Christchurch. A New Zealand Master Class for food and wine lovers of the world. Master Class presentation given by Jenny Lawrence representing A Cracker of a Nut.

2002 November

Award winner of inaugural 'Cuisine Matua Awards of Innovation and Excellence'.

2005 April

Supplier to the VIP Hospitality Lounge at the New Zealand pavillion, World Expo, Aichi, Japan. The Hospitality Lounge hosted over 4000 international guests including invited dignitaries, business leaders, politicians and media.

October

New Zealand Gourmet Oil Competition held in conjunction with the Canterbury A & P Association 'Royal Show'.

Two gold medals: KerNelZ Gourmet Oil -250ml Wild Walnut Oil -200ml

2006 May

Tenth Anniversary Celebratory Dinner Boaters Restaurant, Christchurch Town Hall

October

New Zealand Chef of the Year - Mark Sycamore, Blanket Bay Resort Winning dish using NZ Purple Walnuts from A Cracker of a Nut.

See winning menu.

2007 September

Launch of A Cracker of a Nut website www.crackernut.co.nz

November

NZ Gourmet Oil Competition held in conjunction with 'The Royal Show' -
Gold Medal:
A Cracker of a Nut - KerNelZ Gourmet Walnut Oil 250ml