Our hazelnuts
Sown in 2010.
We grow them with great desire and professionalism using Italian agronomists and consultants with vast experience in growing the best variety of hazelnuts in the world.
Our gardens
Located on the coast of the Black Sea
Hazelnut BG has 4 hazelnut gardens with a total area of over 2500 decares. The gardens are located in close proximity to the largest Bulgarian port.
Our gardens
Our hazelnut forests are located on the picturesque coast of the Kamchia River near the large seaside city of Varna.
Our hazelnut forests each have an area of 30 to 80 hectares. They are located on the coast of the Black Sea along the Kamchia River near the city of Varna on soft and fertile soils with good air humidity and plenty of sun. These territorial and climatic characteristics of the area are perfect for growing the best hazelnut in the world - the universally recognized Tond Gentile De La Lange. Due to its unique and incomparable taste characteristics, it is highly sought after by the confectionary industry and rated the highest for its taste and aroma after baking and long shelf life. Appreciating this outstanding product of our company , we appeal to our future customers to try and appreciate the excellence of our hazelnuts and hazelnut products.
Our main activity is the production, storage and export of hazelnuts
Our company is the leader in the production of hazelnuts in Bulgaria with its 250 hektares of hazelnut forests. The main activity is the production, processing and export of hazelnuts and their products.
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All processing is done within the company by a team of professionals putting a lot of effort, energy and knowledge to personally control every step of the production process, ensuring the superior quality of our products.
Since day one, we have strived to use the best practices in the creation and cultivation of hazelnuts, as well as to work with industry leaders in technology and equipment for the processing and production of hazelnut-based products.
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Working side by side with professional consultants from Italy as well as Ferrero agronomists, the company directly cultivates its hazelnut plantations, all within a radius of 30 km from the company's base, starting from the first ones established 10 years ago, to the last 800 decares. created in 2021.
Hazelnut BG - European leader in the production and processing of hazelnuts.
Our company is a leader in the production, processing and export of hazelnuts in Bulgaria with its 2500 decares of hazelnut forests.
Cleaning and drying
We clean the raw material with specialized equipment of the renowned Italian brand "Facma"
The processing of hazelnuts begins immediately after they are collected from our gardens with cleaning and drying. Specialized modern equipment of the renowned Italian brand "Facma" cleans the raw material by removing accidental impurities from stones, sticks and others during harvesting. The cleaned and washed hazelnut is then visually inspected to ensure a job well done, and from there it is dried to 5.5% nut moisture to preserve its qualities and taken to specialized storage facilities.
Harvesting
Modern combines and tractors
Our factory has the most modern combines of the brand "GF" srl as well as tractors of the Italian brand "Antonio Carraro"
Cleaning and drying
Specialized premises
Our hazelnuts are stored in specially adapted rooms, which guarantees the quality of our hazelnuts for a long period of time.
Crushing and processing
What is the path of the hazelnut before processing?
Our factory uses specialized machines of the renowned brand "Nunci" for perfect separation of the shell!
Precise calibration
Hazelnuts go through a stage of precision calibration in 1 mm. with dimensions from 13 to 21 mm. through a large drum separator.
Separation from shell
The hazelnuts are extracted without any damage thanks to the specialized machines of the renowned brand "Nunci"
Nut calibration
The journey of the hazelnut continues through conveyor belts and elevators passing through recalibration with nut size 9 - 11, 11-13, 13 - 15 mm.
Visual control
Visual inspection of 8 trained women make a selection of only the best nuts from the premium sort
Tond Gentile De La Lange
Removing the shell
Modern equipment "Nunci"
Our factory has the most modern machines for breaking and separating the nut, which guarantees excellent results!
Tond Gentile De La Lange
The best variety of hazelnuts in the world
We rely entirely on the best hazelnut in the world, distinguished by excellent taste and aroma for the enjoyment of our customers!
Processing the nut
Some of the nuts continue their way forward through processing machines to become roasted hazelnuts, cut into pieces in various fractions, slices, flour or finely ground 100% hazelnut paste. Key principle for us, the entire process from raw material to finished product is strictly controlled for quality and purity of delivered products and adherence to the strictest standards both locally and internationally. As part of the complex measures, a HACCP food safety system was implemented along the entire production chain. Monitoring is carried out at all stages of production. Currently the company holds ISO certificate 22 000. Our company exclusively processes the hazelnuts we grow, reducing the risk of contamination with aflatoxins to zero.
Our services available for your hazelnuts!
Want to process your hazelnuts?
Cleaning
We can perfectly clean your hazelnut crop, then dry it to 5.5% moisture.
Breaking
We can remove the shell from your hazelnuts without any damage to the nut.
Processing
We can bake and make high-quality products from your hazelnuts - slices, flour, hazelnut paste or granules in different. fractions.
Storage
We can store your hazelnuts and sell them when the price is the highest.
Hazelnut in shell
Dried hazelnut in shell. Sorted and calibrated in its natural shell.
We can offer calibration in the following sizes: 15 mm; 16 mm; 17mm; 18mm; 19 mm; 20 mm; 21mm;
Raw hazelnut
Natural, dried shelled hazelnut in its original brown shell.
We can offer calibration in the following sizes: 9-11 mm;
11 - 13 mm; 13 - 15 mm; 15+ mm;
Application: Confectionery industry, also as a snack and part of various health foods.
Roasted hazelnut
Roasted and blanched hazelnut. The brown husk of this hazelnut has been removed, its color is milky white.
We can offer calibration in the following sizes: 9-11 mm;
11 - 13 mm; 13 - 15 mm; 15+ mm;
Application: Confectionery industry, also as a snack (salted) and part of various pastries, pies and cakes.
Roasted Hazelnut Granule
The hazelnut is roasted, then chopped to reach granule size.
We can offer calibration in the following sizes: 2 - 4 mm;
4 - 6 mm; As well as other sizes at your request.
Application: Production of chocolate cakes and ice creams.
Hazelnut flour
The hazelnut is roasted, then grounded to a flour size.
We can offer calibration in the following dimensions: 0 - 2 mm;
Application: Raw material for sugar and pasta products, as well as for healthy foods.
Filled hazelnut
The hazelnut is roasted and then cut into thin slices.
Application: Mainly in the production of cakes, pastries and ice cream.
Hazelnut paste
Lightly, medium or very roasted hazelnuts are ground to a fine paste with a wonderful taste and aroma
Application: As a raw material for chocolate, confectionery and ice cream products.
Heating shell
The main by-product obtained from the processing of
hazelnuts, is the chopped shell. This is a natural eco-fuel,
which is not subjected to any chemical process but only
mechanical, is a fantastic alternative to the others
fuels. Sliced shells are extremely flexible and can be
use for business or domestic heating with significant savings at the same calorific value. This is about 4.2 KWh/kg.
Our products
HAZELNUT BG
Our company is a leader in the production, processing and export of hazelnuts in Bulgaria.
Our gardens in numbers
250
Hektares of hazelnut orchards
Located on soft and fertile soils with good air humidity and plenty of sun.
100%
Tond Gentile De La Lange.
The acclaimed variety - Our gardens are completely seeded with the best hazelnut in the world!
100%
Closed loop of processing
Through the closed circle of cultivation, cleaning and processing we guarantee the quality of our hazelnuts.