Turkey’s hazelnut harvest doubles in 2015

In an encouraging development for Turkey's hazelnut producers, this year's hazelnut harvest nearly doubled that of 2014, according to an announcement from Turkey's Hazelnut Promotion Group (FTG) this week.Producers harvested 400,000 tons of hazelnuts last year, while this year's yield hit the 733,000 mark. The Black Sea provinces of Ordu, Giresun and Samsun produced the most hazelnuts this year, typical for the region that is known to be synonymous with the growth and harvesting of the nut. Turkey produces around 75 percent of the world's supply.According to the FTG, 90 percent of Turkish hazelnuts are exported abroad, a major part of which is purchased by European chocolate producers.Prices of the nut skyrocketed last year alongside a number of other agricultural products as adverse weather conditions drastically reduced harvests, creating a nightmare for farmers and consumers alike.

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