Hazelnut supply crisis threatens chocolates like Nutella

31/10/2025 11 min
Hazelnut supply crisis threatens chocolates like Nutella

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Episode Synopsis

Italian confectionery giant Ferrero, maker of Ferrero Rocher and Nutella, is in a standoff with Turkish hazelnut dealers. Why? Turkey, the world’s 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/Editor: Niamh McDermott