Honoka'a Chocolate Co.

10/02/2026

Our chocolate-making family is growing! 🍫✨

After an ocean journey all the way from Italy, two beautiful new machines have arrived at Honoka’a Chocolate: a **Ball Mill** and a **Tempering Machine**—pictured here with our incredible team and Co-Founder, Mike Pollard.

The Ball Mill will refine our cacao nibs into the silky-smooth chocolate we love while the Tempering Machine helps create that beautiful glossy finish, satisfying snap, and higher melting point that keeps our chocolate from melting too quickly in your hand.

Both machines will be dedicated to helping us craft even more delicious Honoka’a Chocolate milk chocolate made right here in Hawaiʻi, from bean to bar.

Mahalo to our hardworking team for helping bring this exciting next chapter to life. We can’t wait for you to taste what’s ahead! 🤎

10/01/2026

Meet our newest limited-edition chocolate: the Pumpkin Spice Chocolate Bar, created by our amazing employee, Zeke.

Warm pumpkin spice meets rich chocolate in a seasonal bar that’s only available for a short time. Soft, aromatic, and perfectly balanced—this one won’t stick around long.

Grab yours before it’s gone. Stop by our store or or buy online: https://honokaachocolate.com/products/reserve-collection-bars?variant=67598572322994&mc_cid=5b91db3df1&mc_eid=78c2f9120f

09/30/2026

Don’t miss Episode 3 of the Longevity Lanai podcast, featuring Steve Jefferson, co-founder and CEO of Kuleana Rum Works — one of the nation’s most awarded rum companies. In this one-on-one conversation, Steve shares the path that led him to create some of the best all-natural rum on the planet (no artificial colors or flavors) and his thoughts on building lasting longevity in his business.

Try our Barrel Aged Kuleana Rum Works Rum Bar, created by aging Kuleana Rum Works Nanea with nibs in American Oak barrels for 5 months. This bar has won numerous awards! Tune into the Longetivity Lanai to see this episode: https://m.youtube.com/?mc_cid=5b91db3df1&mc_eid=78c2f9120f

09/27/2026

We’re open once again today, Sunday, September 27! ☀️🍫

Although it’s breezy from the remnants of Hurricane Nolo, Honokaʻa is enjoying a beautiful, sunny, rain-free day—perfect for a chocolate stop!

Visit our Chocolate Factory Store from 11 a.m.–4 p.m. for:

Free samples of our award-winning Hawaiian chocolate

Fresh local chocolate treats and gifts

A warm welcome from our friendly chocolate barista

📍 Honokaʻa Chocolate Factory Store,
45-3587 Mamane Street, Honoka’a, Hawaiʻi 96727

Come taste the aloha in every bite—we can’t wait to see you!

09/25/2026

Friday, Sept. 26, 2026 - Honoka’a Chocolate factory store is OPEN today from 11am-4pm. Hurricane Nolo is expecting to remain south of the Big Island of Hawaii through tomorrow before turning westward and moving AWAY from the island. Heavy rain is still expected, but grateful we should not be receiving the strong wind that comes with hurricanes! Visit our factory store at 45-3587 Mamane Street, Honokaa, HI 96727.

09/22/2026

🎙️ Episode 2 of Honoka’a Chocolate’s Longevity Lanai podcast is now live!

In Training for Longevity with Kettlebells, legendary trainers Brett Jones and Mike Kurkowski join the conversation for an engaging discussion that begins with chocolate and takes a deep dive into the power of kettlebell training.

Discover how one versatile piece of equipment can support strength, mobility, conditioning, and long-term health—all from home, without the cost of a gym membership. After nearly two years of kettlebell training, I can honestly say it has been both eye-opening and life-changing.

New episodes drop every Monday—listen now and see why kettlebells may be the only training tool you need.
https://m.youtube.com/?mc_cid=e2e7d58d24&mc_eid=78c2f9120f

09/22/2026

🎙️ Episode 2 of Honoka’a Chocolate’s Longevity Lanai podcast is now live!

In Training for Longevity with Kettlebells, legendary trainers Brett Jones and Mike Kurkowski join the conversation for an engaging discussion that begins with chocolate and takes a deep dive into the power of kettlebell training.

Discover how one versatile piece of equipment can support strength, mobility, conditioning, and long-term health—all from home, without the cost of a gym membership. After nearly two years of kettlebell training, I can honestly say it has been both eye-opening and life-changing.

New episodes drop every Monday—listen now and see why kettlebells may be the only training tool you need.

Welcome to Longevity Lānai — Fueled by Honoka’a Chocolate. Imagine sitting on a breezy lanai in Honoka’a on the Big Island of Hawai’i. Trade winds rustle through the cacao trees, rich chocolate aroma fills the air, ocean sparkling below. Every episode we explore chocolate from bean to bar, ...

09/19/2026

Mahalo—our online orders are heading out Monday! 🍫

And wow, thank you: our Honokaʻa Chocolate Estate Bars and Ube Cream Infused Bars have officially sold out. We’re so grateful for your support and are working to bring these favorites back as soon as we can.

09/16/2026

We are beyond honored to share that Honokaʻa Chocolate’s 55% Milk Chocolate has received the Gold Award in the Milk Chocolate category of the 2026 NW Chocolate Global Competition for Craft and Artisan Chocolate! 🏆🍫

This recognition means so much to us. Every bar begins with cacao grown here in Hawaiʻi and is crafted with care to highlight the distinctive character of our island-grown cacao.

Mahalo nui loa to the Northwest Chocolate Festival, the competition judges, our cacao-growing community, and every customer who supports our small, Hawaiʻi-based chocolate business. We are grateful—and definitely celebrating this sweet moment!

We are proud to honor the new Award Winners of the 2026 NW Chocolate Global Competition for Craft and Artisan Chocolate.

This category is Milk Chocolate. We evaluated artisan milk chocolate from around the world.

The Gold award goes to:

Company: Honokaa Chocolate
Product: Milk Chocolate 55%

Congratulations Honokaa Chocolate

NW Chocolate Festival website has more details. Link in bio.

09/05/2026

🌺 Welcome to Hawaiʻi Island, paddlers! 🌊

Wishing everyone an incredible Queen Liliʻuokalani Canoe Race—strong strokes, safe waters, and lots of aloha!

Mahalo to the Oceanside Outrigger Canoe Club crew for stopping by yesterday! 🍫 Visit Honokaʻa Chocolate Company’s factory store for a sweet race-week treat.

Open daily, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m., including Labor Day!