HAWAII ISLAND BRANDS TO BUY

   When you see these brands at supermarkets, farmers markets and other retail locations, you know you’re buying Hawaii Island grown products! These are some of the widely distributed products from Hawaii Island.
   Tip: Look for the words “Island Fresh” or the “Hawaii Seal of Quality” on product packages and stickers – it’s a sure bet that item is Hawaii grown.
 
BIG ISLAND BEES, Captain Cook
Organic wilelaiki and lehua honeys and macadamia nut honey. Available at natural food stores on the island; First Saturdays at Waimea Hawaiian Homestead Farmers’ Market.
www.bigislandbees.com
 
HAMAKUA MUSHROOMS, Laupahoehoe
Hamakua Heritage Farm is Hawaii Island’s fungal jungle, producing gray oyster, white and brown shimeiji, enoki, nameko, erynggi (also known as alii), maitake, pioppini and pepeiau mushrooms. Available in supermarkets throughout the island; look for Hawaii Seal of Quality.
www.hhfhawaii.com
 
HAMAKUA MACADAMIA NUT COMPANY, Kawaihae
Grower, processor and retailer of 100% Hawaii Island grown macadamia nuts. Product line includes wasabi, honey mustard, chili peppah, onion macadamia nuts, macadamia nut brittle, cookies and confections. Visitor center located on Maluokalani St. in Kawaihae; look for signs. Open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Look for Hawaii Seal of Quality.
www.hawnnut.com / 882-1116
 
HAMAKUA SPRINGS COUNTRY FARMS, Pepeekeo
Grower of Mauna Kea bananas, apple and Williams varieties. Hyroponically grown tomatoes – heirloom, beefsteak, on the vine, cocktail and grape varieties; Japanese cucumbers, manoa and butter lettuces, watercress and green onions. Available at KTA, Foodland, Safeway and Costco. Look for Hawaii Seal of Quality.
www.hamakuasprings.com
 
HAWAII ISLAND GOAT DAIRY, Ahualoa
Manufacturers of goat cheese. Sold at retail stores and Waimea Hawaiian Homestead Farmers’ Market; served at many restaurants.
www.hawaiiislandgoatdairy.com
 
HAWAIIAN HEARTS OF PALM, Honomu
Wailea Agricultural Group produces heart of palm, the edible heart of the peach palm. Look for this item in supermarkets and at the Waimea Hawaiian Homestead Farmers’ Market on First Saturdays. Look for the Hawaii Seal of Quality.
www.waileaag.com
 
HAWAIIAN VANILLA CO., Paauilo
Grower and processor of vanilla beans. A full line of vanilla products including vanilla extract, tea, coffee, beauty products is available in the gift shop at the Vanilla Visitor Center which also serves a vanilla infused lunch menu. Some products are also available at retailers throughout the island. Look for Hawaii Seal of Quality.
www.hawaiianvanilla.com / 776-1771
 
KAHUA RANCH, North Kohala
Natural grass fed beef and lamb. Available at the Ranch store or on First Saturdays of each month at the Waimea Hawaiian Homestead Farmers’ Market.
www.kahuaranch.com / 882-4646
 
KAMUELA TOMATOES, Waimea
Kawamata Farm produces beefsteak tomatoes from the Lalamilo Farm area of Waimea. Available in supermarkets.
 
KONA KAMPACHI, Keahole
Kona Blue Water Farms produces the Hawaiian yellowtail fish known as Kona Kampachi, a tasty sushi grade fish. It is sustainably raised in open ocean cages off Keahole-Kona and is increasingly available at KTA stores.
www.kona-blue.com
 
KONA PURE SEA SALT, Kona
Sea salt harvested off Keahole Point, just south of the Kona Airport, naturally dried under the sun. Available at Kona Natural Foods, Kona Wine Market and a few resort shops.
 
KULANA FOODS, Hilo
You’ll see this brand on a number of meat products like beef, pork, lamb and sausages. Kulana is one of the two major processors of Hawaii Island grown livestock. All of the beef is naturally raised without hormones and antibiotics.
 
LOEFFLER FARMS, Kurtistown
Sweet corn; sold at farmers’ market and roadside stops.
 
LONE PALM FARM, Kapaau
Organic alfalfa, clover, daikon, broccoli and sun flower sprouts, snow pea shoots and salad mix. Available in supermarkets throughout Big Isle. Farm visits by appointment.
 
MOKUWAI PIKO POI, Waipio and Honokaa
Kale and Kanani Mock Chew, Jayson and Albert Mock Chew
Growers of kalo (wet land taro) and processors of poi; available at Waimea Hawaiian Homestead Farmers’ Market and Kohala Farmers’ Market,
 
MOTHER NATURE’S MIRACLE
Organic salad mix, kale and other leafy vegetables and specialty items, available at KTA and Foodland stores.
 
MOUNTAIN APPLE BRAND
This is KTA Supermarkets’ brand for products that are Hawaii Island grown. This brand is used for milk, eggs, Portuguese sausage and other products. Be sure to look for the “Island Fresh” alongside their brand indicating a truly Hawaii Island grown product.
 
ORIGINAL HAWAIIAN CHOCOLATE FACTORY, Kailua-Kona
Grower and processor of 100% Hawaii grown and produced dark and milk chocolate bars. Also available is a premium Kona Grand Cru Criollo chocolate bar. Available at retail stores throughout the island.
www.theoriginalhawaiianchocolatefactory.com
 
RINCON STRAWBERRIES, Waimea
The Rincon family produces strawberries throughout the year, available at KTA and at farmers’ markets.
 
SUNRISE FARM TOMATOES, Waimea
Beefsteak tomatoes, mostly seen on restaurant menus, available at KTA Waimea.
 
TROPICAL DREAMS ICE CREAM, Waimea
John Edney
Manufacturers of ice cream and sorbets using products from Hawaii Island dairies and farms under the Tropical Dreams and Hilo Homemade brands. Look for Hawaii Seal of Quality stickers, too.
www.tropicaldreamsicecream.com, 885-8820
 
VOLCANO ISLAND HONEY CO., Honokaa
Producer of “Rare Hawaiian” brand organic white honey. Available at retail stores throughout the island.
www.volcanoislandhoney.com
 
WEAVER FARM, Kealakekua
Growers of several mango varieties, available at KTA stores in season. Also produces dragon fruit.