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Hazelnut supply crisis threatens chocolates like Nutella

Italian confectionery giant Ferrero, maker of Ferrero Rocher and Nutella, is in a standoff with Turkish hazelnut dealers.

Italian confectionery giant Ferrero, maker of Ferrero Rocher and Nutella, is in a standoff with Turkish hazelnut dealers. Why? Turkey, the world鈥檚 largest hazelnut producer, has been hit by poor weather, a bad harvest, and pest infestations, sending prices soaring.

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Presenter: Leanna Byrne
Producer: Niamh McDermott
Editor: Shea Conduct

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  • Fri 31 Oct 2025 15:50GMT