60-HA Italian Hazelnuts Production Business

Italy is famous for its high-quality hazelnuts, and the country is one of the largest producers of hazelnuts in the world. Italian hazelnuts have a unique flavor and aroma due to the ideal growing conditions in regions such as Piedmont, where the majority of hazelnuts are cultivated.

Hazelnuts have been cultivated in Italy for centuries, with the first references dating back to the Roman Empire. The warm climate, rich soil, and hilly terrain in regions like Piedmont provide the perfect conditions for hazelnut trees to thrive. The most famous variety of hazelnut produced in Italy is the Tonda Gentile delle Langhe, known for its smooth texture, intense flavor, and large size.

The production of hazelnuts is a labor-intensive process that requires careful cultivation and harvesting techniques. Hazelnut trees are typically planted in orchards and require regular pruning and maintenance to ensure optimal growth. The trees produce nuts in the late summer and early fall, which are carefully harvested by hand to avoid damaging the delicate shells.

Once harvested, the hazelnuts are dried and processed to remove the outer husk and shell. This process is done using specialized equipment that cracks the shells without damaging the nut inside. The nuts are then sorted by size and quality before being packaged for sale.

• Established in 2019
• JV Italian - Kazakh
• 61 Hectares of Italian Hazelnuts
• 625 plants per Hectare (4x4)
• 37500x planted plants
• Approx 3000 kgs per Hectare
• Production per Hectare around 3,500 kgs
• In Vitro Production Equipments
• La Tonda Gentile Trilobata, Tonda di Giffoni