The Leo Group was founded in 1993 to provide export/import/agent services between the US and the emerging East European markets.In the past The Leo Group focused on technolgy items and products. These included several patented items, resources and fundings for business start-ups, etc.During the past 3 years, The Leo Group has expanded its services to include import and sales services in the agriculture field.For this purpose The Leo Grouphas partnered with the Prague, Czech Republic based named VACAM AGRO, s.r.o..The VACAM AGRO, s.r.o., is fully registered and successfull company in business of production of kernels and nuts. VACAM Agro has a longterm established relationships with businesses in the fields and growing regions of the world.In the most recent years Vacam Agro has specialized on sourcing HAZELNUTS in bulk quantities. This company is known for its top quality product. It has its own employees present in the regonal fields and processing plants to assure its clients of their requirements and specifications.Because if this success, The Leo Group and Vacam Agro have established new business relationships with some of the major distributors/ traders and processors in the US market.The popularity of hazelnuts in the US is on its rise.The combined business volume exceeded US$10 million in 2003 and it is projected to double in 2004.In the future, from year-to- year, The Leo Group and Vacam Agro plan to further develop and grow their sources of quality Hazelnuts and thus satisfy the ever growing demands of the US market.