Best Startup
This article showcases our top picks for the best Hawaii based Food and Beverage companies. These startups and companies are taking a variety of approaches to innovating the Food and Beverage industry, but are all exceptional companies well worth a follow.
We tried to pick companies across the size spectrum from cutting edge startups to established brands.
We selected these startups and companies for exceptional performance in one of these categories:
- Innovation
- Innovative ideas
- Innovative route to market
- Innovative product
- Growth
- Exceptional growth
- Exceptional growth strategy
- Management
- Societal impact
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Top Hawaii Food and Beverage Startups
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Elemental Excelerator
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Elemental Excelerator helps startups change the world, one community at a time.
Maui Greens
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Maui Greens is a food and beverage company that specializes in the fields of food processing and organic food.
Holey Grail Donuts
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Holey Grail Donuts is a producer of taro donuts fried in coconut oil, hand-harvested, and crafted.
Shaka Tea
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Shaka Tea is a beverage company that offers herbal teas all brewed with grown and sustainably sourced māmaki.
Kona Deep
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Kona Deep is a a pure and refreshing water from the deep ocean waters of Hawaii.
Ola Brew
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Ola Brew is a producer of beers and ciders by purchasing local ingredients and incorporating them into their products.
Kunoa Cattle Company
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A vertically integrated, regenerative Hawaii beef company.
KonaRed
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KonaRed offers Ready to Drink Cold Brew Coffee, Kona Coffee, and Hawaiian Coffee Fruit Juice.
Hawaiian OLA
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Hawaiian OLA supports and empowers local farmers producing organic, responsibly grown crops.
Bubbies Homemade Ice Cream & Desserts
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An Aiea, Hawaii-based manufacturer of mochi ice cream.
Del’s Feed & Farm Supply
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Del’s Feed & Farm Supply started out serving the needs of farmers and ranchers.
Teshima Restaurant
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Teshima restaurant serves Japanese food.
Maui Brewing
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Maui Brewing offers island-inspired cuisine, prepared with the same care and passion as their beers.
ABC Stores
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ABC Stores is a retail company providing flavors and fragrances in Hawaii.
The Seaside
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The Seaside serves surf ‘n’ turf in the Hawaiian manner, including fresh fish from the on-site aqua farm.
Y. Hata & Co.
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Y. Hata & Co. distributes foodservice products to family owned independent and regional chain restaurants.
PlantBaby
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PlantBaby develops portfolio of clean-label, organic, plant-based foods and beverages to support families.
Kona Brewing Company
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Kona Brewing Company is a food & beverages company providing located on the big island of Hawaii.
FCH enterprises
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FCH is a catering firm providing quality services and food.
Outrigger Canoe Club
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Outrigger Canoe Club is a hospitality company specializing in beach club and dining services.
Honolulu Poi Company
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Honolulu Poi Company manufactures vegetables and fruits for retail customers.
Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut Corporation
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Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut Corporation is the world’s largest processor of macadamia seeds.
Cheeseburger Restaurants (Cheeseburger In Paradise)
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Cheeseburger Restaurants is a restaurant that offers Waikiki’s beer.
Kamuela Gourmet Granola
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Kamuela Gourmet Granola offers small batch granola and muesli flavors, made from the best ingredients.
Zellee Organic
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Zellee Organic is a beverage company that offers plant-based fruit jel made with real fruit ingredients.
Honolulu Coffee
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Honolulu Coffee provides food and beverage services.
Suisan Company, Ltd.
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Suisan Company is a food & beverages company specializing in frozen meats, dairy products, and seafood.
Farm Link Hawai‘i
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Farm Link Hawai‘i is an online marketplace that offers high-quality food produced by local farmers along with pick up and delivery services.
Hilton Waikoloa Village
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Hilton Waikoloa Village is a hospitality company that offers pools, water slides, and restaurants services.
VEDGEco
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VEDGEco is a plant-based foodservice distributor, helps restaurants go vegan.
Hawaiian Cool Water
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Hawaiian Cool Water is a company which offers Greener Technology, Cleaner Water , Better Service.
Mālama Mushrooms
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Mālama Mushrooms is a family-owned functional food company creating everyday wellness products using superfood mushrooms.
Hamakua Macadamia Nut Company
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Hamakua Macadamia Nut Company sells food products online.
Da Kitchen Cafe
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Da Kitchen Cafe is a Local and Hawaiian Food Restaurant located in Maui and Oahu
L & L Franchise Inc
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L&L Hawai‘i offers Hawaiian-style comfort food and hospitality at its over 200 locations throughout 15 states and Japan.
Kauai Kookie
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Kauai Kookie is a food and beverages company that provides cookies, and bakery products.
Honolulu Fish Company
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Honolulu Fish Company is a seafood distributor.
Aloha Farms Hawaii
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Aloha Farms Hawaii is a family coffee co-op company and global service provider of Hawaiian coffees & products.
Big Island Candies
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Big Island Candies is a food & beverage(bakeries,cookies & chocolates)selling company.
Snack Hawaii
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Snack Hawaii is a retailer and producer of hawaii products, gourmet foods, snacks, and candy.
Hawaiian Isles Kona Coffee
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Hawaiian Isles Kona Coffee is a manufacturer and distributor of blended and roasted coffees.
Noh Foods of Hawaii
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Noh Foods of Hawaii experts in manufacturing and offering food products like sauces, marinades, beverages, desserts, seasoning and mixes.
Hawaiian Host
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Hawaiian Host is a manufacturer of premium chocolate and macadamia nut snacks.
Vive Hotel Waikiki
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Vive Hotel Waikiki offering complimentary wi-fi, continental breakfast and more services.
Garden and Valley Isle Seafood
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Garden and Valley Isle Seafood is an exporter and importer of the finest seafood of the Pacific.
Pacific Island Restaurants
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Pacific Island Restaurants is a quick-service restaurant franchisee that operates the Pizza Hut and Taco Bell brands.
Aloha 2 Go
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Aloha 2 Go is a restaurant delivery and marketing service.
King Food Service
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King Food Service has become a multi-line food purveyor to hotels and restaurants throughout the islands.
Tea Chest Hawaii
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Tea Chest Hawaii offers a variety of gourmet teas, teaware, tea bags, and iced tea products with a focus on affordability and health.
Koa Trading Co. Inc.
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Koa Trading Co. wholesales and distributes food products.
Kohola Brewery
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Kohola Brewery is a brewing company that provides a wide range of handcrafted beer products and taproom services.
MidWeek
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Hawaii newspaper featuring Hawaii news, sports, entertainment, lifestyle, politics, travel, food, restaurants, and classifieds.
Hawaiian Sun Products
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Hawaiian Sun Products is a manufacturer of tropical fruit food products including juice, breakfast syrups, pancake, and more.
Duke’s Waikiki
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Duke’s Waikiki is a restaurant on the sand on famed Waikiki Beach.
MauiWine
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MauiWine is a winery that specializes in producing wines made from grapes, pineapple, and raspberries.
Huggo’s On The Rocks
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Huggo’s On The Rocks offers casual dining options focusing on island fresh foods.
Coffee Strategies
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Coffee development consulting that increases the value of international coffee trade.
La Tour Bakehouse
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La Tour Bakehouse specializes in the sales of hand-crafted bakery products.
Tiki Box
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Termed the melting pot of the Pacific, Hawaii is home to a variety of cultures from all around the world.
Royal Hawaiian Orchards
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Royal Hawaiian Orchards is a grower of macadamia nuts, owning or leasing 5,070 acres of orchards on the island of Hawaii.
Lanikai Juice Hawaii
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Lanikai Juice Hawaii produces fresh smoothies, fruit bowls, squeezed juices, food, and cold pressed juices.
Maui Fruit Jewels
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Maui Fruit Jewels produces exotic jellies, fresh purées, fruit-studded shortbread, and fruit pastes.
Huggo’s
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Huggo’s is a restaurant that offers a fresh culinary experience and high-quality casual elegance in dining.
Hawaii’s Choice
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Hawaii’s Choice is a manufacturer and seller of different flavored candy products.
Merriman’s Hawaii
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Merriman’s Hawaii is a restaurant providing fish, steaks, and cocktails.
Banana Bungalow
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Banana Bungalow is a leisure company located in Wailuku.
Koloa Rum Company
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Koloa Rum Company is a distillery company that offers a wide variety of mojitos, martinis, cocktails, and Hawaiian rums.
Maui Pineapple Tour
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Maui Pineapple Tour is a harvesting company that specializes in farming, testing, and distilling pineapples and produces pineapple spirits.
Honolulu Beerworks
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Honolulu Beerworks is a beer manufacturing company that specializes in manufacturing a wide range of beers, wines, and ciders.
Kona Mountain Coffee
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Kona Mountain Coffee is a producer and seller of coffee.
Coffee Systems Hawaii
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Coffee Systems Hawaii offers coffee and tea machinery equipment.
Kauai Juice Co
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Kauai Juice Co is an offline and online platform that offers hot sauce, elixirs, salts, swag, and gift card products.
Eggs ‘n Things
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Eggs ‘n Things is a Waikiki eatery for both locals and tourists that specializes in pancakes, omelets, and crepes.
Shirokiya
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Shirokiya offers customers a culinary experience highlighting the traditional Japanese culture.
Food Gurus Hawaii
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Food Gurus Hawaii is a food & beverage marketing company.
Ululani’s Hawaiian Shave Ice
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Ululani’s Hawaiian Shave Ice provide soft and light super fine ice handcrafted to the shape and topped off with syrups.
Wai Koko
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Wai Koko is a beverage company that offers pure coconut water with a variety of flavored options.
Armstrong Produce
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Armstrong Produce is a manufacturing company that provides wholesale fresh vegetables, fruits, and other grocery products.
Choco le’a
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Choco le’a offers a broad range of chocolate, such as custom truffle boxes, dark chocolate bars, Oreos, and other complimentary items.
Aloha Beer Company
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Aloha Beer embodies full and undivided immersion in our natural human spirit.
Hawaii’s Hidden Hideaway
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Hawaii’s Hidden Hideaway is the perfect beachside for bed and breakfast.
Manoa Chocolate
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Manoa Chocolate manufactures and sells chocolate gift boxes and bar sets.
Tamura Enterprises
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Tamura Enterprises is a firm that operates as a grocery store and liquor division.
Vim N Vigor
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Vim N Vigor is a family-owned store that offers natural food, beauty products, hemp oil and vitamin supplement products.
Farmers Market Honolulu
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Farmers Market Honolulu is a wholesale distributor and producer of seafood, ham products, fruits, and vegetables.
Hawaii Foodbank
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Hawaii Foodbank is a non-profit organization engaged in gathering and distributing food through charitable agencies for those in need.
Hula Daddy Kona Coffee
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Hula Daddy Kona Coffee is a kona coffee farm selling directly to consumers.
Hawaii Fish Company
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Hawaii Fish Company is a commercial aquaculture farm in Waialua, Hawaii.
Maui Kuia Estate
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Maui Ku‘ia Estate is a food production firm that provides crafts and a wide selection of chocolates globally.
The Shops at Mauna Lani
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The Shops at Mauna Lani renders chocolate bars, roasted ground coffee, hot cocoa, natural supplements and hemp products.
Mulvadi
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Mulvadi is a manufacturer of coffee concentrates and extracts in powder, liquid, and frozen form.
James & Abigail Campbell Family Foundation
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James & Abigail Campbell Family Foundation raises funds to support the needy in food, health care and educational programs.
Paradise Brewing Co
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Paradise Brewing Co offers a waterfront dining experience.
OnoPops
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OnoPops is an ice-cream shop that provides gourmet ice pops, fruit syrups, and li hing powder.
