Collaboration
We believe in the power of partnership. Together, we can create cashew-based innovations that delight, grow businesses and make a real impact for people and the planet.
Hazelnuts
Meet the heavenly hazelnut. Velvet sophistication. Thanks to their unique compounds and high fat content, hazelnuts have a buttery earthy flavor with slightly sweet notes. And there are so many ways to enjoy them, such as the nutty crunch in a decadent chocolate confection or hazelnut paste swirling through a creamy gelato.
We offer a versatile range of hazelnut varieties and kernel sizes designed to sprinkle some of that nutty magic into confectionery, baking, ice creams and beyond. And they can be roasted, blanched, diced or ground into a silky paste. So you can choose the best way to harness hazelnuts for tasty treats, drinks and rewarding products.
Our close relationships with farmers allow us to support improved productivity, quality and working conditions with a focus on traceability throughout the supply chain.
Our hazelnut ingredients
We pride ourselves on customization—delivering the perfect hazelnut ingredients to create beautifully bespoke flavors for your intended product.
Whole hazelnuts and pieces
Whole hazelnuts and nut pieces can be enjoyed in a wide range of food applications, from savory dressings to cookies, sweet fillings and chocolate treats. Whether you're adding hazelnut pieces to snack bars for a boost of protein or sprinkling chopped hazelnuts into ice cream toppings for that added crunch, the inclusion of this delicious nut intensifies flavor, texture and nutritional value.
Our hazelnuts are available in natural, organic, roasted, unsalted, salted and seasoned options. We also offer them in a variety of forms—whole nuts and a variety of customized pieces ideal for all types of creations—for you to pick from. View our Hazelnuts Product Sheet (PDF)
Applications of our hazelnuts
Hazelnut sourcing and processing
Where are they sourced?
Our hazelnuts are primarily sourced from Türkiye (Turkey), with additional supply from other regions to meet demand. Since 2013, we’ve supported over 20,000 farmers through sustainability programs and conduct annual audits to ensure farms meet high ethical and environmental standards.
How are they processed?
In 2011, we acquired Progida, a leading hazelnut exporter in Türkiye, reinforcing our commitment to quality and innovation. We continually invest in infrastructure, talent, and technology to ensure top-tier processing:
Cold storage extends freshness, preserving flavor and nutrition.
Pasteurization further boosts food safety by eliminating harmful pathogens.
X-ray sorting technology brings precision to quality control, detection and removal of foreign objects or imperfections.
These innovations help us deliver safe, high-quality, and sustainably sourced hazelnuts.
Our hazelnut supply chain
Our vision: creating a collaborative trail to sustainable hazelnuts by addressing some of the most pressing issues facing hazelnut farmers, their communities and migrant workers.
Our Hazelnut Trail sets targets across our hazelnut business from farm to factory—in line with the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals and ofi’s commitment to deliver naturally good, sustainable ingredients. This starts by building on the
human rights progress we’ve made over the last decade with our partners and the commitment to eliminate unsafe working conditions and lower the risks of child labor in our supply chains by 2030.
Our Impact Report highlights our progress on each of our trail’s 2030 goals and provides a deeper look into our various programs throughout different origins that support the communities and industry.
Our hazelnuts in numbers
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hazelnut farmers supported to date through our partnership with the Fair Labor Association (FLA)
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of our total workforce in our processing facility and two cracking facilities are women
Co-create
Hazelnuts idea? We can help.
Ready to develop something extraordinary? A velvety hazelnut-infused plant-based yogurt, some on-trend hazelnut espresso foam to elevate coffee drinks or a tangy hazelnut and herb pesto? Our food scientists and R&D experts are here to suggest and transform any bold hazelnut concept into cutting-edge creations.
Inspiration
We’ll bring our global expertise, nut ingredients, expert people and solutions—while you provide the ultimate ingredient: your brand.
Innovation in hazelnuts
On the shelves
From indulgent gianduja and praline to plant-based milks, the opportunities to work and invent with confectioners, bakers and baristas are endless. And satisfying appetites for new flavors and functionality in our kitchens is just the beginning. Solving challenges and adding value is just as important.
In the supply chain
At ofi we continue to push and innovate for delicious products that don’t cost the earth. When it comes to hazelnut processing and sourcing, we formed partnerships to introduce pioneering solutions like labor contracts for farm workers – a first for both the hazelnut and the entire Turkish agricultural sectors. And we’re constantly innovating to deepen our physical and digital presence on the ground to gather better data, improve traceability and plan social and environmental initiatives.
Our work here is underpinned by the principles of the Olam Supplier Code, which is anchored in internationally recognized standards. We endorse the United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights and are embedding them throughout our operations.
Get in touch
Ready to talk hazelnuts?
Our expert team is waiting to hear from you