February is a "quiet but critical" period for hazelnut orchards. As the effects of winter gradually diminish, the trees prepare for the new growing season.

As Durak Hazelnut Industry and Trade Inc., we continue our producer visits uninterruptedly in line with our understanding of sustainable production. During these field visits, we held one-on-one meetings with our producers to evaluate the general condition of the orchards, productivity, and maintenance processes on-site.

As Durak Hazelnut Industry and Trade Inc., within the scope of our 2026 activities, we conducted visits to greengrocers as part of our Greengrocer Program.

As Durak Hazelnut Industry and Trade Inc., we are continuously conducting field studies in our model orchards to combat the hazelnut gall mite, which threatens yield and quality in hazelnut production.

As Durak Hazelnut Industry and Trade Inc., we are continuously conducting field studies to combat the hazelnut gall mite, which threatens yield and quality in hazelnut production.

As Durak Hazelnut Industry and Trade Inc., we are conducting field studies with producers to combat the brown marmorated stink bug, which threatens yield and quality in hazelnut production, focusing on wintering areas.

We are proud to have ranked 3rd in the "Top 20 Hazelnut Exporting Companies" list for 2025, announced by the Black Sea Exporters Association (KİB).

Efforts to increase productivity and support sustainable production in hazelnut orchards are continuing in a planned manner in line with the January agricultural calendar.

Durak Hazelnut participated in a three-day training program organized by CTR between December 24-26 to strengthen our internal control structure and increase our compliance with legislation. The training was given by instructor Hatice Akar.

Green Transformation Awards – Third Place Award in the Sustainability Collaboration Category

As Durak Hazelnuts, we regularly and responsibly fulfill our legal obligations regarding the employment of disabled individuals.

At Durak Hazelnut, we regularly conduct training activities to strengthen our employees' knowledge and application levels in quality, food safety, and occupational health and safety.

At Durak Hazelnuts, we prioritize ensuring that our employees have a safe and equal working environment. To this end, as part of International Women's Rights Day on December 5th, we held a training session titled "Combating Violence Against Women and Their Rights" for our female employees at our Ünye factory.

As Durak Hazelnut Industry and Trade Inc., we aim to maintain the highest quality standards throughout the storage process of our products.

As Durak Hazelnut Industry and Trade Inc., we are meticulously continuing our November-December maintenance work in our sample orchards to achieve a healthier and more balanced yield during the 2026 harvest season. During this period, we implemented lime applications to improve soil structure and ensure the nurseries utilize nutrients more efficiently.

At Durak Hazelnuts, we place the principles of equality, inclusivity, and decent work at the heart of our sustainability policy in our workplace. In line with this understanding, we visited our employees with disabilities on December 3rd, International Day of Persons with Disabilities, and celebrated this special day together.