The Turkiye hazelnut industry was severly affected by frosts in April this year, the harvest is about 30% lower, which pushes prices up. Here are two articles about the expected consequences:
Also, a write-up by two investment specialists who rushed off to Turkiye to investigate the potential to invest in hazelnuts. The article is included for members’ interest and HGA in no way endorses or recommends their investment services! (You are already invested in hazelnuts).
https://www.terranovaca.com/going-hazelnuts-in-turkey
A general article about Ferrero hazelnuts in Chile, with reference to the “Ghost of Kiwifruit” plantings of the 1980s. During the Chilean kiwifruit boom, farmers pulled out vineyards to grow kiwifruit, which led to overproduction and ruin for some. Investors are naturally cautious about the new hazelnut boom.
https://gatewaytosouthamerica-newsblog.com/nutella-hazelnuts-orchards-of-chile
This is old news, but worth repeating as things get forgotten. The Australians have a “Nuts for Life” website to promote the health benefits of eating nuts
https://www.nutsforlife.com.au
And finally, Landcare/Manaaki Whenua has been updating the S-maps (soil types). Head to https://smap.landcareresearch.co.nz/ to check out your soil type and download fact sheets.