Harvest availability and production-ready availability
In the video dated 20 October 2026, Ozkan Cabitkan describes a Turkish supply chain with recovering exports and increasing purchasing activity. The industrial buyer’s question remains practical: which lot can meet the specification and be ready in the required window?
The update reports that expected quality improvements from higher-altitude arrivals had not materialised: rotten kernels were also reported from these areas. It also cites Italian industry contacts reporting stink-bug damage to the Italian crop.
TMO and exports: two quantities on different bases
According to market information presented in the video, TMO had reportedly purchased about 120,000 tonnes of in-shell hazelnuts. The same update reports Turkish exports of approximately 6,500 tonnes of kernels in the most recent week discussed.
| Video indication | Quantity and product | Context |
|---|---|---|
| TMO purchases | Around 120,000 t, in-shell hazelnuts | Cumulative position reported in the update |
| Weekly Turkish exports | Around 6,500 t, kernels | Latest week cited; start and end dates not specified |
The figures are attributed to the author’s market information; this article is not a new official TMO or customs bulletin. In-shell hazelnuts and kernels have different weight bases: these values should not be added or directly compared.
Ferrero: reported purchasing plans still need confirmation
The update reports Ferrero entering the in-shell market with purchasing indications starting at TRY 250/kg, described as matching the TMO Levant reference. The reported programme was approximately 45,000 tonnes in shell, with deliveries requested by 4 November 2026.
The video states that the programme remains subject to confirmation and its actual market effect depends on purchases completed and deliveries accepted. The planned quantity must not be presented as already bought or delivered.
What this means for buyers of paste, chopped hazelnuts, flour and roasted kernels
Our practical analysis: recovering shipments do not establish that every format or specification is immediately available. For Christmas and year-end production, discussing specifications early allows time for samples, checks and preparation. This does not imply prices must rise.
- Ice cream and spreads: define the required paste characteristics and assess a sample in your recipe.
- Confectionery and snacks: agree chopped-hazelnut particle size, whole-kernel size and roasting profile.
- Doughs and flour: define particle size and requirements for the intended application.
- For every supply: clarify quantity, quality-department documents and checks, arrival date and sample approval time.
Selection and checks: assess the actual supply
In the video, Yavuzkan describes AI-assisted optical sorting, in-house laboratory tests and production checks. These are capabilities stated by the operator in its commercial update; they do not replace lot documentation or agreed customer requirements.
The author also stresses that technology does not replace correct drying, safe raw materials and laboratory checks. Buyers should assess evidence for the actual product offered alongside delivery timing and conditions.
For the earlier picture, also read the13 October analysis of drying and B2B purchasing. For your production, tell us your ingredient, quantity and timing: samples, availability and conditions are confirmed in the individual offer.
Sources and context
Main source: Ozkan Cabitkan, “Can Your Hazelnut Supplier Deliver the Quality You Need, On Time?”, 20 October 2026. Original Italian editorial adaptation based on the English transcript and video description; the update is presented through the author’s digital avatar. This page is its English translation.
Video references: TMO and arrival quality 0:37–1:21; exports 1:23–1:39; Ferrero indications and uncertainty 1:40–2:21; planning and checks 2:24–3:18. The public description gives Yavuzkan’s commercial contact, without further figures or supporting documents.
All indications refer to that date. Supply chain observations, market information attributed to the author and our practical interpretation are distinguished. They are not current Nutopia quotations or guarantees of individual supplies’ quality.
Nutopia Orchards S.r.l. markets hazelnut ingredients and collaborates with Yavuzkan Hazelnut. Editorial method and correction requests.