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Cacao seedlings growing on Oahu are wrapped in plastic to protect the seedlings from the Chinese Rose Beetle.

Growing Cacao on American Soil

September 12, 2014

Did you know that there is an increasing amount of high quality cacao being grown in the United States?

We know there is a massive amount of chocolate being produced in the US, but until recently, there were no cacao trees being grown on American soil, and all chocolate being made in the US was made from imported cocoa beans. That is slowly changing.

Malie Kai Chocolates

June 4, 2012

Did you know that Hawaii is the only state in the U.S. where cacao can grow?

Cacao has been grown in very small amounts in Hawaii since the 1850s. Most of it was grown on the Big Island.

Malie Kai Milk Chocolate Malie Kai Chocolates is a small company producing chocolates grown on Oahu, specifically, the famous North Shore.
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