Hazelnut Growers of Oregon looking for joint venture opportunity
Hazelnut Growers of
Oregon (HGO) and its parent company, Wilco, have announced they are seeking a partner with a track record of building great brands to form a joint venture to grow HGO’s retail hazelnut consumer product business.
As the country’s premier hazelnut processor, the Oregon-based business unit of farmer-owned cooperative Wilco represents more than 200 hazelnut growers who collectively own in excess of 20,000 acres of orchards, accounting for approximately 20% of the hazelnut orchards in the United States.
The partner will help HGO further expand the reach of its suite of hazelnut-based natural, seasoned and confectionery consumer products, which are currently offered under the “Oregon Orchard” brand.