The initiativeHazelnuts are grown along the coast of the Black Sea in Turkey. Happy Hazelnut is a unique partnership between producers, processors and customers to promote sustainability in the hazelnut sector. Committed project partners and a holistic approach to sustainability are the secrets of Happy Hazelnut’s success.
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The peopleThe small village of Paşalar near Akçakoca is the centre of Happy Hazelnut’s operation. Behind this operation are 94 committed farmers who work in partnership with a local team to produce socially and environmentally friendly hazelnuts.
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UpdatesThe hazelnut harvest takes place in August, and even after the harvest, the work in the field continues. After every harvest, farmers must prepare the field for the next harvesting season. The initiative, therefore, includes year-round activities in the field. Find out more about what's going on during the off-season.
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The foundationThe Happy Hazelnut Foundation was established in 2013. In addition to promoting sustainable hazelnut cultivation, the foundation aims to maintain and finance the Happy House residential operations. The Happy House worker residence accommodates the temporary workers and their families during the harvest.
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Our membersThe Happy Hazelnut project would not be possible without the financial support of partners in the food industry. The initiative now counts seven members who source their hazelnuts from our project.
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Contact us!
Would you like to learn more about Happy Hazelnut, purchase hazelnuts from the project or become a member?
We look forward to getting new supporters on board and are happy to provide more information about our activities in the field.
We look forward to getting new supporters on board and are happy to provide more information about our activities in the field.
