Georgia is actively harvesting the first commercial harvest of almonds

Published 2022년 9월 22일

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The Georgian Almond and Walnut Producers Association, led by Tornike Latatia and in partnership with Nuts Incorporated, has seen the beginning of commercial almond harvests after five years of cultivation, with around 4.5-5 thousand hectares dedicated to almond plantations. The association is growing both European and American almond varieties, looking towards both European and Russian markets for distribution. However, the European market is still not well-acquainted with Georgian almonds, emphasizing the importance of quality and reliability. A current challenge is the lack of facilities for drying and processing almonds, with plans to address this issue by the next season. The association is also working to reduce production costs and support growers in overcoming financial hurdles to ensure the sustainability and profitability of almond farming.

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According to the head of the board of the Georgian Almond and Walnut Producers Association and the head of Nuts Incorporated (800 ha of almonds and 1400 ha of hazelnuts), Mr. Tornike Latatia, in an interview with Business Partner, at the moment there are 4.5-5 thousand hectares of almond plantations, and this year, after five years of hard work, producers began to receive the first commercial harvest. If the expectations are justified and the business gives the first profit, the number of plantings will increase. Both European and American varieties of nuts are grown in Georgia, so potential markets are not limited. Although the European market is still unfamiliar with Georgian almonds. Therefore, it is important to enter this market with a high quality product and recommend the country as a reliable supplier, EastFruit reports. According to Latatia, there is a drop in demand in the EU market: “Due to high inflation, increased prices for utilities, Europeans began to save money, ...

Source: Eastfruit