Hazelnut sorting machines

TOMRA's sorting machines provide superior detection capabilities with high throughputs. Our optical sorting technologies ensure food safety by removing foreign materials, deliver consistently high product quality by removing hazelnuts with defects, minimize product waste, and are easy to use.

The main factors in choosing the TOMRA 5C were its sorting performance, capacity, and ability to detect the defects which other machines would miss.
Dursun GürsoyChairman, Gürsoy

Every Hazelnut Counts™

Best tools for nuts processing

TOMRA's multiple technologies provide optimum solutions for hazelnut sorting: x-ray and lasers for FM, Biometric Signature Identification to find insect damage.

Removing foreign material from hazelnuts

Our hazelnut sorters remove all types of foreign material, such as glass, stone, and metal, as well as loose kernels from in-shell lines.

Removing product defects

Our hazelnut sorting machines detect defects in raw and blanched hazelnut lines: shells, in-shells, rot, mold, shrivel, damaged skins, and cimiciato damage.

Unrivalled results

Our industry-leading technologies achieve extremely low false reject rates, reducing rework, minimizing food waste, and optimizing yields.

Our hazelnut solutions

Jun 25, 2025

TOMRA 4C

NEW: AI flexiblity. Outstanding performance. Time saved. Available with artificial intelligence, the latest Pulsed LED sensors, and the easy, open access that speeds up daily tasks. Applications: Nuts, IQF

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TOMRA 5B

Coupling the latest sensor technology with advanced algorithms, the TOMRA 5B belt sorter enables you to reach the most challenging quality targets and yields. Applications: Berries, Cherries, Mangoes, Pineapple, Stonefruit, Dried Fruit, Diced Peaches, Pears and Tomatoes, Diced Peaches, Pears and Tomatoes, Almonds, Cashews, Hazelnuts, Peanuts, Raisins, Walnuts, French fries, Potato Crisps, Beans, Bell Peppers, Broccoli Carrots, Cauliflower, Corn, Garlic, Green Beans, Leafy Greens, Mushrooms, Onions, Peas, Gherkins, Radishes, Spinach

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TOMRA 5C

Capable of unrivaled foreign material removal, this highly efficient machine is powerful and robust, easy to use and maintain, reduces storage needs, is easily movable, and saves on labor. Applications: Berries, Dried Fruit, Almonds, Cashews, Hazelnuts, Macadamia Nuts, Peanuts, Pecans, Pistachios, Raisins, Walnuts, Leafy Greens; IQF fruit and vegetables

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customer story

GÜRSOY FINDIK, TURKEY

Gürsoy, one of Turkey's most established hazelnut producers, is the first company in that country to harness the TOMRA 5C’s sorting technologies.

customer story

GEO-US, GEORGIA

GEO-US WORLD EXPORT is a fast-growing, Georgia-based hazelnut processing company whose business model is built around exporting to Europe. Thanks to high-tech TOMRA Food sorting equipment, this business has been able to increase output and ensure the high quality of its products, critical factors in creating stable demand from European customers.

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Operational costs continue to increase, and every little saving makes a difference.
Our automation works smarter, wastes less, and optimizes your lines to ensure quality is consistent and potential recalls are thing of the past.

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Service and support

With service centers and support located across the globe, TOMRA Food provides a comprehensive service offering to our customers, ensuring you have the proper support at the right time, empowering your business to succeed.