Camille Bloch is planning to grow hazelnut in Georgia for its chocolate. The government of Guria have expressed mutual interest in developing hazelnut plantations and introducing new technologies to the sector. produces two popular brands of chocolate – Ragusa and Torino.
GeoNuts he largest Hazelnut in grower in Georgia stated: “In Georgian culture, [the] hazelnut was known from time immemorial. Historical evidence suggests that in VI. B.C. the local population in their gardens grew wild forms of hazelnut. In the future, for several centuries by means of folk selection…better grades [of] hazelnut [were grown], perfectly adapted to local conditions. For Georgia, hazelnuts had a high economic value and brought a lot of income to the population before the revolution of 1917. Georgia in large quantities exported hazelnuts in the EU countries.”
Representatives of Camille Bloch met with the governor of Guria Merab Chanukvadze, and the Mayor of Lanchkhuti Municipality, Aleksandre Sarishvili. The territory will be given to Camille Bloch in Lnachkhuti after the experts examine and rate the soil on the territory
