Updated at 1:56 p.m., Wednesday, December 19, 2007
Foodland to open gourmet grocery on Big Island
Advertiser Staff
Foodland Super Market Ltd. on Saturday will open a new gourmet grocery store called Foodland Farms in The Shops at Maunalani on the Big Island.The 8,000-square-foot store will offer a wide selection of island-grown, specialty, gourmet, natural, organic and local favorites, as well as many varieties from around the world. The full-service supermarket will include a bakery, deli, meat, seafood, and produce departments, as well as a coffee bar featuring Foodland Farms' signature blend of Kona espresso roast coffee.
Many of the items in the store will be available on opening day, but others including liquor, fine wines and spirits, and some unique specialty items will not be available until January.
A grand opening party will be held Jan. 17, and include samples of food and spirits. Tickets to the event cost $20 ($25 at the door), with all of the proceeds from ticket sales and a portion of proceeds from grocery sales during the event will go to the Hawaii Preparatory Academy.
