About the cluster

For about a decade, the cluster development model has been used in Iran by the Small Industries Organization for the development of micro and small industrial units, and so far it has achieved good results in different provinces of the country.

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Hazelnut

The kernel obtained by separating the brown skin of the hazelnut is called the hazelnut kernel, which is brown in color.

Hazelnut oil

Hazelnut oil is a fatty liquid obtained from hazelnut seeds. This product is known as Hazelnut Oil in the world market.

Hazelnut granules

In general, crushed cereal products are called granules. Hazelnut granules or crushed hazelnuts are a hazelnut product obtained by crushing hazelnuts.

Hazelnut paste

In general, a thick paste made from roasted hazelnuts (the process of extracting the moisture in the tissue of the hazelnut kernel) and ground is called hazelnut paste, and it is different from hazelnut butter.

Ministry of Jihad statistics

According to the statistics of the Ministry of Agricultural Jihad, the area under hazelnut cultivation in the province is about 17 thousand hectares and the production is about 11 thousand tons. On the other hand, most of the hazelnut growing areas of the province are located in the heights of Ashkorat, and about 90% of the area under hazelnut cultivation is found in these areas.

Production hazelnuts

Most of the hazelnuts that are cultivated in Iran, especially in Gilan province, are native genotypes that have not been researched and have lower performance compared to the available commercial cultivars.

Hazelnut production pole

One of the main hubs of hazelnut production in the country is Gilan province. However, Gilan province does not have a good performance in the field of hazelnut production, so that the average yield is lower than the global average, and in some old orchards, the yield is very low.

Cluster definition

One of the successful models of development in small and medium industries


As a new industrial development strategy, it has attracted the attention of planners and policy makers in industrialized and developing countries.

Industrial Cluster Development. The main feature of this strategy compared to other development strategies is that they have the ability to become indigenous and homogenize with local and regional norms. According to UNIDO s definition, a cluster is a group of companies that are concentrated in a geographical area or field and face common threats and opportunities. These companies produce and sell a set of related or complementary products. Such concentration creates related business and helps to create specialized services in technical, managerial and financial fields.

Ahmadi, manager of the collection

Cluster geography

Gilan province, centered on Rasht metropolis, is one of the northern provinces of Iran.

Complete explanations

1401 action plan

In line with the strategies compiled for the development of this cluster, a wide range of activities and annual operational plans have been designed with the participation of various stakeholders of the cluster.

Holding an event of the Hazelnut startup

Gilan Startup House, which acts as an accelerator for Rojai Sanat and Gilan Knowledge

Preparation of the action plan document for the first year

In line with the strategies compiled for the development of this cluster, a wide range of activities and annual operational plans have been designed with the participation of various stakeholders of the cluster.

Preparation of hazelnut paste business plan

Gilan province and specifically the Ashkorat region of Rahimabad, Rudsar, is the center of hazelnut production in the country, however, due to many problems in the field of hazelnut processing, it does not perform well.

Preparation of hazelnut oil business plan

Gilan province and specifically the Ashkorat region of Rahimabad, Rudsar, is the center of hazelnut production in the country, however, due to many problems in the field of hazelnut processing, it does not perform well.


Hazelnut kernels are produced and used in two ways: roasted (roasted) and blanched by the fully automatic roasting lines of the factories.

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The hazelnut kernel, which is obtained after separating it from the brown skin, is called the bleached hazelnut kernel. This product is known as Blanched Hazelnut Kernel in the global market, which is in great demand in countries such as America, Italy, Germany, etc.

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