Pacific Nut Producer Magazine

Tag: Northwest Hazelnut

  • Novel Sustainable Farming Practices that Pay Off for Hazelnut Growers

    Consumer perception of sustainable farming doesn’t always match the grower’s definition, especially when it comes to affordability. In order to bridge the gap to build and convey the right kind of sustainability narrative the rising generation of consumers will support, George Packing Company has been experimenting with some novel practices in their hazelnut orchards to determine best sustainability practices that will actually save growers money in the long run. Pacific Nut Producer Editor Matthew Malcolm met with Shaun George to share some of these practices and how they’ve panned out.  Watch his brief interview and stay current on hazelnut industry news by reading your monthly issue of Pacific Nut Producer Magazine. Don’t currently receive the magazine? Subscribe for free at: https://malcolmmedia.com/subscribe/

    Please thank this video’s sponsor George Packing Company for their industry support.

  • 2024 Oregon Hazelnut Production & Market Forecast

    As Oregon hazelnut growers begin the 2024 harvest with the potential of reaching another record crop, many wonder how the market will receive it and what kind of return growers should be expecting for their hard work this season. Pacific Nut Producer Editor Matthew Malcolm met with Larry George of George Packing Company, the largest hazelnut packer in the Pacific Northwest, to share his expectations and optimism in taking this crop to market.

    Please thank this video’s sponsor George Packing Company for their industry support.

  • International Trade Dispute May Open Doors for the Pacific Northwest Hazelnut Industry

    Prior to the international trade disputations, China already had a tariff on US hazelnuts, making trade very difficult for Pacific Northwest hazelnut companies. Although this year’s series of events has thrown many other agricultural commodities under the bus as well, this is a great opportunity for the U.S. hazelnut industry to band together with other agricultural groups impact by Chinese tariffs, and advocate the removal of all tariffs. Watch this brief interview with Larry George from George Packing Company sharing his perspective, and read Pacific Nut Producer Magazine to learn more.  Don’t currently receive it? Subscribe for FREE today Here

  • Congratulations Hazelnut Grower of the Year Verne Gingerich!

    One of most exciting features of the Nut Growers Society’s Annual Winter Meeting is the announcement of the Hazelnut Grower of the Year award.  This award goes to an individual in the industry who has not only demonstrated leadership and innovation, but a long-term commitment and love for the Oregon hazelnut industry.  This year’s grower of the year went to none other than R. Verne Gingerich.

    Based out of Canby, Oregon, Gingerich is very passionate about growing hazelnuts and has been in the industry for 35+ years.  He has served on the Nut Growers Society board from 1988-1993, and as President in 1990.  He has served on the Hazelnut Marketing Board, and at many other capacities in agriculture, for which he was awarded the Distinguished Service Award for Individual Contributions to the Agricultural Industry in 2013.

    “With Verne being a hazelnut grower, running a receiving station, and also being a hazelnut processor — he fully understands all sides of the hazelnut industry,” Shared Lisa Pascoe from Northwest Hazelnut Co., presenter of this year’s award.  “Verne has always been there for the hazelnut industry: encouraging and educating new growers, helping understand and developing markets, and providing true leadership when called upon. He is always a huge asset for those he helps.”  Read more about Gingerich soon in Pacific Nut Producer Magazine.