Hazelnut production in Chile

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In the southern hemisphere, Chile is the largest producer of hazelnut with most of the production exported to Europe and the United States.[1] The history of hazelnut cultivation can be traced back to 19th century German, Italian and Swiss immigrants in Araucanía.[1] Large plantations of hazelnut are however a new phenomenon from the 2000s onward.[1] Cultivation is centered in Central and South-central Chile.[1] In 2016 Chile exported about 6,500 ton hazelnuts.[2] Chilean hazelnuts are described by Reuters as an alternative to Turkish hazelnuts that dominate the international market.[2] Hazelnuts grown in Chile should no be confused with the native nuts of Gevuina avellana that grow in Valdivian temperate rain forest, a tree that is called Chilean hazel.[3] The species are not closely related.[3]

References

  1. ^ a b c d "Hazelnut Production in Chile". Gateway to South America. 2015-07-03. Retrieved 2019-07-06.
  2. ^ a b Nickel, Rod (2017-11-02). "Nutella-maker Ferrero seeks to crack Turkish grip on hazelnuts". Reuters. Retrieved 2019-07-03.
  3. ^ a b Karmelić V., Julia, ed. (1982-07-01). Recoleccion e industrializacion de avellana chilena (Report) (in Spanish). Intec-Chile.
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