M&M'S Hazelnut Spread Chocolate Candies feature a hazelnut spread center, covered in milk chocolate and a combination of chocolate and hazelnut flavors in every bite-sized piece.

Included in the new plant is the latest in nut processing technology and is the only hazelnut processing facility in the Pacific Northwest that uses steam pasteurization—considered a growing requirement by many customers, and a value to growers who deliver their crop to HGO.

Nuts may be a rich source of proteins, but consumers seem to view their healthful benefits as almost secondary to the flavors they impart. Take hazelnuts: The flavorful component has long been a favorite among consumers, with several notable introductions in foodservice coffee flavors, and it features prominently in one spread found in the grocery aisle.