Why Hazelnut Growers of Oregon?
HGO’s mission is to produce high quality, value-added products from their members’ harvested crop and return profits to their grower owners. This helps to sustain the next generation of hazelnut farmers in Oregon. Due to their SQF-3 state-of-theart facility, HGO is the quality leader for hazelnut processing and production in the United States. From hazelnut’s “core” variations (I.e., In-shell, natural or roasted hazelnut kernels), the cooperative is able to process and sell a multitude of nut formats and applications such as diced, sliced, seasoned, butter/paste, and even hazelnut meal.
Grower Support
Dedicated field staff/grower relations. Media support and communications. Community Events Planning.
Receiving
Multiple wash plants and receiving stations strategically located throughout the Willamette valley.
Delivery
Wilco transportation and logistics support. On farm delivery and pick up: bulk, and bins/totes.
Sampling
Objective 3rd party testing guarantees Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) industry standards.
Processing
Creating value-added products from Oregon’s proud hazelnut growers. In-shell, kernel, roasted, butter & paste products are all manufactured in HGO’s state-of-the art facility.
Sales & Marketing
Promotes the Oregon Orchard brand expanding in multiple channels of trade including ingredients, food service and retail. Oregon Hazelnut Marketplace provides a showcase for all hazelnut branded products.