Hazelnut Growers of Oregon looking for JV partner in healthy snack category
The Hazelnut Growers of Oregon (HGO) is seeking a partner to form a joint venture (JV) to build on the early success of its retail consumer product business in the rapidly growing better-for-you snack category.
The business unit of the farmer-owned cooperative Wilco represents more than 200 hazelnut growers who collectively own in excess of 20,000 acres of orchards in Oregon’s Willamette Valley, accounting for approximately 20% of the hazelnut orchards in the US.
The partner will help HGO further expand the reach of its suite of hazelnut-based natural, seasoned and confectionery consumer products marketed under the Oregon Orchard brand.