One of the largest hazelnut producers in the world.
Georgia meets around 4–5% of worldwide demand, after Turkey, Italy, USA and Azerbaijan.
Hazelnuts (also known as cobnut or filbert nut according to species) are among the most popular nut crops in Georgia and is major export agricultural commodity.
Currently the majority of hazelnuts commercially produced in Georgia come from Samegrelo‑Zemo Svaneti, Guria, Imereti and Kakheti Regions. Hazelnuts play an important role in the Georgian agricultural sector. Georgia is the one of the largest producers of hazelnuts in the world – after Turkey, Italy, USA and Azerbaijan, meeting around 4‑5% of worldwide demand.
Four regions grow most of Georgia’s commercial crop. Our orchards and facilities are in Eniseli and Lagodekhi, Kakheti.
Industry or non‑industry supported research shows that hazelnut consumption provides unique health benefits and nutritional value and is a good source of different vitamins, fibres and antioxidants. It includes all three Macronutrients — Protein, Fat and Carbohydrates — as well as fiber. In addition hazelnuts are rich in Micronutrients such as Vitamin E and Manganese (excellent antioxidants).
The areas around Eniseli and Lagodekhi are well known for growing hazelnuts due to their fertile soil and amenable climate.
Total hazelnut orchard area in these villages exceeds 4,000 hectares and average yield equals more than 4,000 tons, which accounts to 7% of total country’s production.
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