Hazelnut Byproducts for Feed, Bird Feed & Landscaping Applications

Hazelnut shells, chips, culls, skins, and byproduct sourcing opportunities for animal feed, bird feed, small animal feed, landscaping, mulch, and other specialty applications.

Trusted Byproduct Sourcing Since 1917

Since 1917, Cereal Byproducts has supplied manufacturers with raw feed ingredients, agricultural byproducts, and specialty bulk materials used across animal nutrition, feed manufacturing, and industrial applications.

Hazelnut processing can create several valuable byproduct streams beyond food-grade kernels. Depending on availability, grade, sizing, and specs, hazelnut shells, chips, culls, skins, and other processing byproducts may support feed, bird feed, small animal feed, landscaping, mulch, and specialty material markets.

We Support:

  • Feed manufacturers evaluating alternative ingredient options

  • Bird feed producers looking for nut-based inclusions or chipped material

  • Small animal feed companies sourcing specialty byproduct ingredients

  • Mulch suppliers using natural shell-based materials

  • Landscape product manufacturers creating decorative ground cover or pathway materials

  • Garden centers and nursery suppliers looking for bulk shell products

  • Agricultural processors seeking outlets for hazelnut shells, chips, culls, skins, or byproducts

Hazelnut Ingredients We Can Support:

  • Hazelnut shells may be used in landscaping, decorative ground cover, garden paths, mulch blends, and other specialty bulk material applications.

    Potential applications:
    Landscape mulch, walking paths, decorative ground cover, garden centers, soil and mulch suppliers, erosion control blends, and specialty bulk material programs.

  • Chipped or crushed hazelnut shells may offer a more manageable particle size for certain landscaping, bedding, bird feed, or small animal feed applications depending on customer requirements.

    Potential applications:
    Bird feed blends, small animal feed mixes, poultry scratch-style products, bedding blends, decorative mulch, and specialty agricultural products

  • Off-grade hazelnuts or culls may create opportunities for feed manufacturers when the nutritional profile, quality, pricing, and supply align with the customer’s formulation needs.

    Potential applications:
    Livestock feed, specialty animal feed, bird feed, small animal feed, and select pet treat or ingredient programs where specs permit.

  • Hazelnut skins may be considered for select feed or specialty applications depending on analysis, inclusion rates, availability, and customer requirements.

    Potential applications:
    Alternative feed ingredients, fiber-focused formulations, specialty blends, and byproduct utilization programs.

  • Processing byproducts can vary by supplier, crop year, and production method. Cereal Byproducts can help evaluate available streams and determine whether they fit feed, bird feed, small animal feed, landscaping, or specialty bulk material needs.

Looking for hazelnut ingredients for your next food or specialty product?

Stephanie can help review your ingredient needs, application, volume, and timing to identify sourcing options that make sense for your business

Connect with Stephanie Presthus

Phone: 360-949-1742

Email: SAP@cercogroup.com

Ready to Talk Hazelnut Byproducts?

Whether you are a feed manufacturer, bird feed producer, small animal feed company, mulch supplier, landscape product manufacturer, or agricultural processor, Cereal Byproducts can help you explore hazelnut byproduct opportunities.

  1. Byproduct Options
    Explore hazelnut shells, chips, culls, skins, and other available byproduct streams.

  2. Feed & Specialty Uses
    Evaluate opportunities for animal feed, bird feed, small animal feed, landscaping, mulch, and specialty bulk applications.

  3. Specs & Sizing
    Review particle size, grade, quality, and material requirements before moving forward.

  4. Supply Support
    Identify available domestic supply opportunities based on timing, volume, and market conditions.

  5. Bulk Logistics
    Coordinate volume, packaging, trucking, and delivery needs.

  6. Long-Term Opportunities
    Support recurring byproduct programs and future sourcing needs.