US EditionHazelnut Prices Soar After April Frost Damages Turkish Harvest
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A cold collapse in Turkey has destroyed large parts of the hazelnut harvest. The country is the largest producer of hazelnuts, so prices are rising significantly. Experts see climate change as the cause of extreme weather conditions.
In Turkey, a cold break is damaging the shrubs. On the world market, hazelnut prices are rising steeply afterwards. This is noticeable for companies and consumers in Germany.
Hazelnuts belong in muesli, chocolate or nutella. 60 percent of the fruits grow in Turkey, where a cold break in April damages the shrubs. Companies like Rittersport speak of the next great burden. Are they switching to cheaper alternatives?
Turkey’s hazelnut shortage expected to raise prices in Germany - Turkish Minute
Frost and drought have sharply reduced Turkey’s hazelnut harvest this year, a drop that is expected to push up prices in Germany, the country’s largest export market, industry officials told Deutsche Welle's Turkish edition.
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