Georgian producers prepare for harvesting almonds

Almonds are a relatively new crop in Georgia. To date, almond plantations, which appeared in the country 6 years ago, amount to 4,000 hectares, Business Georgia reports. In the coming days, Georgian walnut growers are preparing to start harvesting almonds. According to the head of the Association of Almonds and Walnuts, Tornike Lataria, there are three large almond companies in Georgia that use new technologies in their business, and there are also small farms that work according to old methods. “As for export markets, Georgia is interested in Germany, England, Switzerland, Italy. Switzerland is a country with high purchasing power and the most dependent on imports. The Persian Gulf countries with which we work are also quite promising. Turkey also provides great opportunities, which imports $120 million worth of almonds a year,” he said. See also: Raspberries and blackberries in Georgia have risen in price by 50% compared to last year According to him, this year the expected ...