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Hawaiian King Candies: A Legacy of Sweetness, Sustainability and Aloha
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BY CINDY DINH
Although a new face to AGHA, for over forty-four years, Hawaiian King Candies has stood as Hawaii’s premier maker of chocolate-covered macadamia nuts and roasted macadamia nuts. With unwavering dedication to quality, Hawaiian King Candies has earned global trust, delighting customers with its premium products — especially its signature chocolate-covered macadamia nuts. These confections are crafted using the finest macadamia nuts, grown and harvested with care at the company’s Island Princess Orchard Estates on the Big Island of Hawaii. Coated with rich, velvety chocolate made from exclusive formulas, each bite is a true taste of paradise. At Hawaiian King Candies, the philosophy ‘We grow what we produce’ is proudly embraced.
But their story extends far beyond just macadamia nuts. Through their sister brands, Island Princess and Coffees of Hawaii, the company expanded their range of delightful Hawaiian-made treats, snacks, and premium coffee. Together, these companies have become synonymous with quality, tradition, and the spirit of aloha.
Island Princess, their popular confectionery brand, has been making local confections and beloved Hawaiian snacks for over 34 years. From ‘Mele methods that nurture the land and ensure its health for future generations. Their farms on the Big Island of Hawaii and Moloka’i are not only home to their macadamia orchards, but also play a pivotal role in their journey toward environmental stewardship. premium specialty coffee that shares the warmth and essence of Hawaii in every sip.
Macs’ and ‘Choco Mochi’ to ‘Caramel Macadamia Popcorn’, Island Princess products have been a part of many childhoods across Hawaii. These iconic items have become staples of local culture and are always cherished in gifts shared with family and friends. As Hawaiian King Candies continue to grow and innovate, they remain committed to the time-honoured tradition of delivering excellent quality in every item.
One of the cornerstones of their operations is a commitment to sustainability. Guided by the practices of Malama Honua, or “to care for our Island Earth,” the company focuses on sustainable farming methods that nurture the land and ensure its health for future generations. Their farms on the Big Island of Hawaii and Moloka’i are not only home to their macadamia orchards, but also play a pivotal role in their journey toward environmental stewardship.
As part of their comprehensive approach, Coffees of Hawaii operates from the picturesque Island of Moloka’i. Here, they grow, harvest, mill, and roast estate coffees under the Coffees of Hawaii brand. By controlling every step of the process, from seed to cup, each batch of coffee ensures a true reflection of Moloka’i’s unique environment. This dedication to excellence allows the business to offer premium specialty coffee that shares the warmth and essence of Hawaii in every sip.
Hawaiian King Candies and its sister companies are dedicated to being "100% MADE IN HAWAI’I". Their commitment to quality, sustainability, and community is at the heart of everything they do, along with the mission to share the love, flavour and spirit of Hawaii with the world — one bite at a time.
So next time you enjoy a Hawaiian King Candies treat, know that you are savouring a product rooted in tradition, care, and a deep respect for the land.
