Happy Hazelnut
The Turkish Black Sea region offers the optimal climate conditions for the cultivation of hazelnuts. More than two-thirds of the worldwide hazelnut production is grown here. Unfortunately, Turkish hazelnuts are not only known for their quality; they are also known for the harsh working conditions faced by those who harvest and their families. Happy Hazelnut wants to change these working conditions.
Happy Hazelnut was launched in 2013 with the aim of contributing to a socially and environmentally sustainable hazelnut production in Turkey. We work toward this goal by offering concrete and innovative solutions to the local challenges. What started as a small project has become a long-term collaboration.
Happy Hazelnut was launched in 2013 with the aim of contributing to a socially and environmentally sustainable hazelnut production in Turkey. We work toward this goal by offering concrete and innovative solutions to the local challenges. What started as a small project has become a long-term collaboration.
Objectives
TransparencyWe ensure that the hazelnuts can be traced back to the farmer who grew them.
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No child labourWe provide childcare and summer school when parents are working in the hazelnut fields.
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Working conditionsWe ensure good working conditions for harvest workers and their families.
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EnvironmentWe promote organic farming and good agricultural practices for environmental protection.
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Activities within Happy Hazelnut
Our holistic approach offers a concrete solution to the challenges in the field.
Transparency & traceabilityWe guarantee traceability back to the field by buying the hazelnuts directly from the farmers and processing them in our own factory.
Happy HouseHarvest workers live with their families in the Happy House during the harvest. The children are taken care of in the Happy House when the parents are working.
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Social & ecological production standardsAll Happy Hazelnut farmers are certified according to multiple sustainability standards, such as the Happy Hazelnut standard, UTZ and organic standards.
Collaboration with stakeholdersPartners from the food industry make Happy Hazelnut possible by funding our activities in the field.
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Support for farmersThe farmers are supported in their efforts to obtain the necessary certifications. We also offer further agricultural extension services.
Innovative harvesting methodsWe are testing harvest nets to increase the profitability of organic hazelnut production. Harvest nets simplify harvesting and improve the quality of the nuts.
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