In Georgia, the projected outlook for the hazelnut industry is promising, with significant opportunities for new growth in emerging and traditional markets. Hazelnuts are typically sold as an ingredient of traditional Georgian cuisine: a snack item, for use in confectionary industry, cereals and baked goods. In addition, industry or non-industry supported research shows that hazelnut consumption provides unique health benefits and nutritional value and is a good source of different vitamins, fibers and antioxidants. The development of this sub-sector represents significant upside potential for Georgian producers and processors and will increase opportunities to export.