Grower Highlight: Phyllis and William Morris
When William and Phyllis Morris purchased their first hazelnut orchard in 2004, it was a bit of a leap of faith, but one for which they were ideally…
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Giving thanks for a record year
We have so much to be thankful for as the 2020 hazelnut harvest comes to a close. 2020 has been a roller coaster ride. In September, the Oregon…
Bob’s Red Mill brings hazelnuts to whole grain product line
Bob Moore and his wife, Charlee, founded Bob’s Red Mill more than 40 years ago with the mission of bringing people back to basics with nutritious whole grains…
Harvest is here!
Hazelnut harvest is finally here! For us, it’s the most wonderful time of the year–the time when countless hours of hard work and sacrifice finally pay off. After…
Pacific Foods sets the standard for hazelnut beverages
When Pacific Foods opened its doors in 1987, the Oregon-based company set out to make healthy, great-tasting foods and beverages through ethical practices for both the people they’re…
Prepping for harvest
Hazelnut harvest is almost here! As the calendar turns to September, hazelnut farmers are prepping their field equipment and gearing up for what could be a monumental harvest.…
Grower Highlight: John and Carol Sullivan
Filacres, a seventy-acre property located on the McKenzie Highway in Vida, Oregon, has one of the longest and most unique histories of any hazelnut orchard; the property began…
A brief history of Oregon hazelnuts
Hazelnuts have become synonymous with Oregon and Oregon agriculture; take a trek down Interstate 5 through the Willamette Valley and you’ll see hazelnut orchards lining the roadway from…
Bliss Nut Butters put a fresh spin on hazelnut butter
Daniell Bliss knows fitness and nutrition. She is an accomplished runner with a litany of races under her belt. It is through this dedication to her sport that…
Grower Highlight: Dan and JoAnn Keeley
The Oregon hazelnut industry is really more of a community—a community of growers who help each other out, share ideas and work toward the common goal of sustainably…
Summer in the orchards
Ah, summertime! Just like the rest of us love the heat and long days, hazelnut farmers relish the summer days. Each season plays its own unique role in…
Wolves & People Turn Homegrown Hazelnuts into Exceptional Beers
Nestled in Newberg, Oregon is the state’s only farmhouse brewery—Wolves & People. The dream-come-true of Christian DeBenedetti, the brewery is a culmination of several facets of his life,…
Landscaping with Hazelnut Shells
Everyone knows hazelnuts are a delicious snack with a robust, distinct flavor but did you know hazelnut shells are also a fantastic mulch alternative for creative landscaping? After…
Rogue Creamery: Where Hazelnuts Meet Cheese
One of the most remarkable aspects of Oregon hazelnuts is their versatility. The list of food innovations created with hazelnuts is always growing. You’ve probably heard of hazelnuts…
Grower Highlight: The Chambers Family
Rod Chambers knows agriculture; over the last 60 years he has spent his whole life growing nearly every signature Oregon crop—vegetables, vegetable seeds, grass seed and now hazelnuts.…
FINE & RAW Showcase Craftsmanship with Hazelnuts and Chocolate
Hazelnuts are sometimes considered a Pacific Northwest delicacy in the United States, and for good reason; 99 percent of all hazelnuts grown in the U.S. come from Oregon.…