Australian hazelnut production
Many parts of Australia offer ideal conditions for growing hazelnuts and our industry has strong prospects for growth, with approximately 550 tonnes produced by local growers in 2024 and 3,500 tonnes imported each year – highlighting the fantastic potential of hazelnuts as a crop for a diversified farm or as a sole venture. With the recent opening of a dedicated hazelnut processing facility at Wangaratta in Victoria, we now have the supply chain infrastructure in place for our industry to achieve its potential.
The Hazelnut Industry has one of the best growth opportunities of any horticultural crop within Australia. In 2024, the sector produced about 544 tonnes of in-shell hazelnuts with a farm-gate value of $5.5 million, according to the peak body. Overall, the 2025 harvest was very positive with many growers seeing increased nut production. Unfortunately,
2025 Australian Hazelnut Conference | 10-12 October Launceston, TasmaniaVenue: The Sebel Launceston Hazelnut Growers of Australia will hold its 2025 annual conference in Launceston with a fantastic three day program of presentations and events arranged. Conference summary Friday 10 October Australian Hazelnut Program of Research (AUSHAZ) project updates + Welcome DrinksSaturday 11 October Technical
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Hazelnut Recipes
Hazelnuts are so versatile! You can include these little powerhouses of nutrition in sweet or savoury dishes, for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Or as a healthy, filling snack.
Health Benefits of Hazelnuts
Hazelnuts are so good for you! But don’t take our word for it, have a look at all the research that shows that by eating hazelnuts you are doing your body a big favour.