Hawaiian Host Inc., Honolulu, has acquired Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut Corp., Kea’au, HI, from The Hershey Co., Hershey, PA. Mauna Loa joins Hawaiian Host as a subsidiary.
“Both Hawaiian Host and Mauna Loa will continue as distinct, separate brands, offering the same level of quality products our customers have grown to expect,” says Keith Sakamoto, president and CEO of Hawaiian Host. “The two brands will complement each other. Hawaiian Host will continue to emphasize its chocolate macadamia products, while Mauna Loa will emphasize its salted macadamias and other macadamia snack products.”