Giresun hazelnuts and why origin matters to buyers

Türkiye is the world’s largest hazelnut producer, and most of its crop grows along the Black Sea coast. Giresun is one of the provinces in that region.

Why origin is part of the specification

For many food manufacturers, the origin of an ingredient is not a detail. It can affect flavour, supplier approval, labelling and the way a buyer describes its own product. Being able to name the region where hazelnuts were grown is part of a clear specification.

“Giresun quality” in the trade

In the Turkish hazelnut trade you will see the term “Giresun quality”. It is used to describe hazelnuts of a certain origin and grade, and it is often contrasted with other grades. Exactly how the term is defined can vary between suppliers, so a buyer should ask the supplier what it means in the offer and how it is checked.

What to ask a supplier

• Where were the hazelnuts grown, and in which harvest year?
• How is the origin documented for this lot?
• What exactly does the quality term in the offer mean?
• Can the lot be sampled before an order is placed?

About Kuruca

Kuruca grew out of the Kuruca family’s hazelnut orchards in Espiye, Giresun. When you send an enquiry we confirm the origin of what we can offer for your requirement.