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.
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.
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Hazelnut Growers of Oregon Announces Joint Venture Opportunity for Experienced CPG Company
April 26, 2021 GMT
DONALD, Ore. (BUSINESS WIRE) Apr 26, 2021
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.