The demand for Georgian hazelnuts was in the USA, if not for the quality, according to expert

Published 2021년 8월 2일

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Georgia's hazelnut harvest is set to begin soon, with hopes of improving on the previous season's best production in five years. However, there is a pressing need to improve nut quality to meet global market standards. The article highlights the challenges faced by the industry, including high rates of hidden rot and insect damage, which reduce export potential. Additionally, the article discusses the potential for increased production but notes that consistent quality is crucial for maintaining a reputation in the global market. It also emphasizes the importance of youth participation in rural areas for the sustainability of the hazelnut industry and stresses the need for growers to take responsibility for quality control.

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Hazelnut picking in Georgia starts in a week. Last season showed a recovery trend, as evidenced by the highest production level in the last five years since the marble bug invasion - 33 thousand tons. Producers are hoping for even better results this year, but the quality of the nuts needs to be improved to be successful in the global market. Read also: Aflatoxins remain a serious problem for the export of Georgian hazelnuts EastFruit Georgian team spoke with Mr Blai Llort Marti, agronomist and technology specialist, former CEO of FRUSESA, BAIN BORGES International Group, who has already spent over 10 years in Georgia purchasing various nuts for the European Union and the United States from this region. Expectations for the 2021/22 harvest in Georgia “With my Agro-Origins team, we visited Samegrelo a couple of weeks ago to monitor our supply partners. Indeed, the future harvest looks promising. The number of hazelnuts in Georgia may increase by 10% and finally reach the 2015 ...

Source: Eastfruit