Hazelnut is one of our main raw materials. That's why we use only 100% exquisite Italian hazelnuts freshly roasted by Loacker.
Own cultivation program
Back in 2011, we launched the “Noccioleti Italiani” (Italian Hazelnut Orchards) program with a clear goal: to secure long-term access to high-quality hazelnuts grown responsibly. Since 2017, we’ve been cultivating our own hazelnuts in Tuscany, on two farms: Tenuta Corte Migliorina (Orbetello) and Tenuta Collelungo (Roccastrada). Today, this initiative covers around 275 hectares.
This is a forward-looking choice that supports regional agriculture and promotes fair, transparent supply chains. Our ambitious goal is to farm 400 hectares by 2030.
Valuable partnerships with local producers
We believe in building long-term relationships with local farms across Italy—partnerships based on trust, fairness, and shared values. Through direct supply agreements, we commit to purchasing the entire hazelnut harvest at a fair and transparent price model, offering producers stability and recognition for their work.
But our support goes beyond purchasing. We provide farmers with agronomic consulting and on-site nut processing services, helping them improve both yield and quality while respecting the land they cultivate.
On June 14, 2022, we launched a strategic partnership with Bonifiche Ferraresi to promote the sustainable cultivation of Italian hazelnuts. This program spans 400 hectares, dedicated to growing different hazelnut varieties with care and precision.
We look after nature to create true goodness.
We have invested in infrastructure to manage the hazelnut harvesting and processing to guarantee their quality.
They are essential for the initial processing, which includes cleaning and drying. These operations maintain high-quality standards. We have also created collection centres in the various farming regions which act as hubs where to store hazelnuts and provide efficient logistics management.
We acquired a plant in Viterbo in 2021 to complete the hazelnut processing stage: for selection, shelling, and preparation. These investments give us complete oversight over the hazelnut supply chain, from field to production.
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