CommunicationPublished on 11 September 2023

How Switzerland helps Georgian farmers increase exports of organic hazelnuts

From fish to meat and vegetable dishes, to bakery and confectioneary, hazelnuts are a staple ingredient in Georgian cuisine. Moreover, hazelnuts are one of the country’s most important agricultural products. With a steady demand for organic food, the industry has a potential for growth. The SDC has launched a private sector engagement partnership to enable Georgian farmers to increase productivity and income from organic hazelnut production.

Hazelnuts are a staple ingredient in Georgian cuisine. — © © PAKKA Georgia LLC

For Georgian farmers to increase income and productivity, it is essential to make a shift from conventional farming to organic hazelnut cultivation.

Danielle Meuwly, Director of Cooperation