Domestic hazelnuts supply is shooting up to meet consumer demand

As new hazelnut products – from spreads, to snack mixes, to ice creams – pour into the market, U.S. food makers are emulating the successes, and wondering about supply-side implications.

The good news is (literally) growing. By 2024, Oregon hazelnut orchards will nearly triple in size. That will assure a reliable, high-quality domestic supply in the future, even for large-volume buyers.

That’s good timing, too, as American consumers are expressing a clear preference for U.S.-grown, sustainable ingredients.