Hazelnuts for Food Professionals

The Oregon hazelnut industry is experiencing rapid expansion, with 1,000 family-owned orchards throughout the Willamette Valley and new crops being planted annually. That’s great news for foodservice professionals and food manufacturers, who can anticipate a steady supply of the world’s best hazelnuts to suit their ingredient needs.

Oregon hazelnuts can be purchased in many formats, including paste or praline, inshell, whole kernels, meal, flour, sliced or diced. The versatile flavor and unique texture bring value and consumer appeal to a variety of applications, including pie crusts, snack bars, spreads, sauces, confections, baked goods, frozen treats and more.