Balsu Gıda is a global hazelnut sourcing and processing company with more than four decades of industry experience. Through its operations in Türkiye and international network across Europe, the United States and Asia, the company connects sourcing, processing and global markets, serving customers worldwide.
Balsu Industries Chile was established in 2019 as a strategic expansion into one of the world's fastest-growing hazelnut origins. The company brings advanced processing capabilities closer to production, creating a direct connection between Chile's growing hazelnut industry and international markets.
Its presence in the Southern Hemisphere also contributes to a more diversified global supply model. Complementary harvest seasons between Chile and Türkiye help reduce seasonal and regional supply risks while supporting greater continuity throughout the year.
Balsu Industries Chile operates a high-technology processing facility designed for industrial-scale production. The facility combines approximately 300 tons of daily cracking capacity with five high-precision sorters, digital kernel inspection and 24/7 operational infrastructure.
Processing close to origin supports operational efficiency, consistent quality and greater visibility across the supply chain, from local sourcing through processing and delivery.
The company's presence in Chile is supported by the agricultural development initiated through Balsu Agro Chile in 2018, with approximately 70,000 hazelnut trees across 160 hectares under management.
Together, agricultural development and local processing create a strong foundation for long-term growth in a country that is becoming increasingly important to the global hazelnut industry.
Balsu Industries Chile's vision is to connect Chile's growing hazelnut potential with global markets through advanced processing, responsible sourcing and reliable supply.
The company aims to contribute to a more diversified and resilient global hazelnut supply while creating long-term value for customers, partners and the Chilean hazelnut industry.
BALSU has been supplying the world's most discerning chocolate and confectionery manufacturers for 46 years. With state-of-the-art production and logistics facilities in Sakarya and Ordu, regional procurement centres, and direct sales offices in the USA, Germany, Hong Kong and Istanbul, BALSU is one of the world's leading hazelnut sourcing, processing and exporting companies. With a strong commitment to operational excellence, innovation and customer satisfaction, BALSU continues to deliver high-quality hazelnut products and reliable supply solutions to global markets.
BALSU Europe GmbH is based in Munich and was established in 1999 through the acquisition of A&C Marketing GmbH, which originally founded in 1978. It serves the hazelnut and hazelnut product needs of our customers on the European continent through the most efficient logistics solutions.
BALSU USA Inc., our first overseas venture, was founded in 1994. Our Portland office serves as the primary point of contact for customers across the USA, Canada and the Americas as a whole.
Established in Hong Kong in 2018, BALSU Asia serves as the primary point of contact for our customers across the Asia-Pacific region.
Balsu established Balsu Agro Chile SpA in 2017 as the starting point of its international agricultural investments. Since 2018, the company has developed and managed approximately 70,000 hazelnut trees across 160 hectares in Chile.
Balsu established Balsu Industries Chile SpA in Chile in 2019. Its state-of-the-art hazelnut processing facility strengthens Balsu's global processing network, enhances supply chain resilience through dual-hemisphere operations, and supports reliable supply to customers across Europe, the Americas and the Asia-Pacific region.