Float Beverages

AWA2O. Some of us might not know what this is. This is Float Beverages first product which answered their vision of a sociable drink for the people with busy lifestyles. Float Beverages started out just last 2006 but has already made a name for themselves. Their mission of supporting healthy lives is made possible through the drinks they manufacture. Through a special procedure, they are able to extract Hawaiian Kava root.

First Commercial Kitchen

A very good way to make your food more delicious is to add something to it, may it be spices, dressings , spices or sauces. In 1982, First Commercial Kitchen, LLC was first established. Located in Waipahu, they are the first food processing incubator in Hawaii, creating food products from local recipes. Today, they have produced more than 250 food products which all came from local Hawaiian clients.

Farm Fresh Hawaii

Farming is a noble job that almost never ends. Farmers continue to cultivate the land and produce delicious and healthy food for the people. To help farmers to be able to reach out more to the consumers, a native Hawaiian family started Fresh from the Farm, LLC. They put to action their mission to help sustain the farms in Hawaii by offering a different venue where farmers and consumers meet – the virtual market.

Ed & Don’s of Hawaii

Ed Maier brought joy to Hawaii when he started to make gourmet Hawaiian confections some 50 years ago. From there Ed & Don’s became a known brand which will always be remembered. Their parlors from the ‘60’s and ‘70’s are still present in the minds of the elders of Hawaii. Aside from the different flavors of ice cream to the different colors, shapes and sizes of candies; being at Ed & Don’s was already a treat by itself. Throughout the years, they continued to bring cheer to the people of Hawaii. Their factory is still at its original place in O’ahu and their candies are still made the old fashioned way – handmade.

Diamond Bakery Co

The dream of opening a bakery and producing a delicious Hawaiian-made cracker was realized in October 12, 1921 by Hidegoro Murai, Kikutaro Hiruya and Natsu Muramoto. Being friends with the same dream, they established Diamond Bakery Co., Ltd. Everything did not go smoothly for these friends as they encountered many challenges, Murai did not even get to see the full realization of his dream as he passed away before the company’s peak. Through the good fortune of hiring Sam Dunphy who was already an experienced baker, they were able to produce the crackers that they were dreaming of in 1937. They did not stop at making crackers but also produced cookies with the same quality as their crackers.

Dave’s Ice Cream

Ice cream is always a treat not just for little children. On hot summer days it would be very refreshing to have an ice cream cone. That is the reason why in Hawaii, ice cream parlors are loved. In October 1982, a small ice cream parlor was created in Waianae. Today, this ice cream parlor has 2 company-owned outlets and 6 franchised outlets all found in Oahu. This ice cream parlor is known by the name Dave’s Hawaiian Ice Cream Parlor or Dave’s Ice Cream Inc.

Coffees of Hawaii

Coffee is a much valued product throughout the world. In 1813, coffee was brought to Hawaii and in 1957 its production in the island has peaked. The importance of coffee was seen by Coffees of Hawaii. They took Hawaii’s natural environment and used it to produce the richest and finest coffee. They made drinking coffee an experience that brings you close to the farmers and the land.

Coffees of Hawaii gives four different types of coffee. They have Moloka’i, Maui, Kona and Coffee Blends. Their Moloka’i coffee comes from the Moloka’i trees planted in the rich island soils.

Captain Cook Coffee

Kona coffee is regarded as one of the best coffees in the world. Captain Cook is one of the oldest coffee companies in Hawaii and in the 1880’s they started to grow and produce Kona coffee. Today, Captain Cook owned by the McLaughlin family obtains their coffee cherry from 450 estate farmers with their own farm on Napoopoo Road, South Kona District.

The production of the Kona Coffee begins in the January to June where the flowers are produced. After several months, the coffee cherries from these flowers turn red and are then handpicked. Then comes wet pulping, parchment drying and the dry mill process. After all these, the Kona Coffee can then be exported.

Big Island Candies

Candies and Cookies bring cheer to both children and adults alike. In 1977, a company designed to market the best quality macadamia nut candies and cookies was established. Big Island Candies works on the principle of giving. They especially make their products to become the perfect gift. Their macadamia nut candies and cookies are one of the best you can find as they are made from macadamia nuts and Kona coffee that are 100% grown in Hawaii.

Big Island Bees

In 1971, the Puett family started the tradition of beekeeping in Hawaii with a few hives. Beekeeping is considered as a calling and not like any other job. You need to have the passion for it, be drawn to it and be one with the bees. They need to understand not only the bees but the environment as well.

As all people probably know, honey comes from flowers. At Big Island Bees, they have mission. A mission to provide the finest honey you can find. They carry out this mission through a variety of methods. They use the Ohi’a Lehua Blossom that can only be found in Hawaii, which gives their honey its mild and creamy characteristic.