Updated at 2:25 p.m., Tuesday, May 8, 2007
Hawaiian Host introduces new Kona Caramacs
News Release
HONOLULU — Hawai'i's original chocolate-covered macadamia nut candy manufacturer Hawaiian Host Inc. announced the launch of its new product, Kona Caramacs™. Similar to Maui Caramacs®, one of Hawaiian Host®'s most popular taste treats, the Kona Caramacs™ feature delicate dry-roasted macadamia nuts smothered in smooth, soft caramel and covered with rich milk chocolate mixed with a Kona coffee blend."We're excited to be introducing Kona Caramacs™," said Keith Sakamoto, president of Hawaiian Host Inc. "The combination of Maui Caramacs® with a blend of Kona coffee is sure to be a hit with chocolate, caramel and coffee lovers," he added.
The Kona Caramacs™ are available in a 5-ounce, 10-piece box at a suggested manufacturer's retail price of $2.79 and as a .95-ounce, two-piece trial-size bars at a suggested manufacturer's retail price of 79 cents. Both sizes are available at participating Long's, Wal-Mart, Don Quijote, ABC Stores and other Hawai'i retailers. Hawaiian Host® is also offering a coupon worth 80 cents off of a single Kona Caramacs™ box when one Maui Caramacs® box is purchased at the same time. The coupon can be found on store shelves displaying Kona Caramacs™.
Hawaiian Host Inc. is the manufacturer of Hawai'i's original chocolate-covered macadamias. Mamoru Takitani purchased Ellen Dye Candies, a local confectioner since 1927, and renamed the company Hawaiian Host. Its corporate headquarters is located at 500 Alakawa St. in Honolulu. For more information, please visit the Web site at www.hawaiianhost.com. Genuine. Classic. Original.®
