In ancient Rome, hazelnuts were a symbol of happiness. And in Celtic tribes, they were a symbol of wisdom and knowledge. Native Americans used them for practical purposes, including medicine and fuel, and they were also eaten across prehistoric China, notes Nut Geeks, a website devoted to nut facts. The bottom line is, for thousands of years, hazelnuts have been loved, eaten, and used by humans. And today is no different. Grocery store shelves are packed with everything from hazelnut ice cream to hazelnut coffee to hazelnut chocolate spread. And now, hazelnut milk is becoming popular, too.
The plant-based milk market has been growing for some time, and while hazelnut milk is currently a relatively small part of the industry, that could be about to change. In fact, research suggests that the hazelnut milk sector is on a growth trajectory, and is set to expand at a compound annual…