Ireland and Hawaii are over 7,000 miles away from each other, but based on the celebration of St. Patrick’s Day on the islands, you would think they were much closer. It’s always a special celebration for our team here at Foodland, considering our Irish roots with our founder Maurice “Sully” Sullivan. To share in the
For those of us who grew up in Hawaii, certain local foods always stir feelings of comfort. These are the foods we think about on a cold wintry day at college and the ones we long for after night upon night of eating out when traveling. Simple and unfussy, they are foods that make us
Many years ago, a young man from Ireland had a dream of leaving his homeland and coming to America. With just $7 in his pocket he headed to New York, then Hawaii, and in 1948 opened the first Foodland store. High school seniors also have great dreams. Some aspire to be teachers, physical therapists, graphic
Chocolate on a Mission opened in October of 2011. It is a chocolate factory on the Mission’s third floor. The purpose of Chocolate on a Mission was to help provide financial support to The River of Live Mission organization. All proceeds from Chocolate on a Mission go towards helping individuals get a fresh new start.
We set out on our latest trip to California wine country with one goal in mind: find a new, outstanding, but very affordable wine that our customers will not only enjoy, but LOVE. The trip took us through the famous wine regions of Napa, Sonoma, and Central California, where we explored a variety of vineyards
The New Year is just around the corner and here are some helpful tips to ring in the New Year with nice glass of bubbly Champagne! Pouring sparkling wine doesn’t have to be complicated. First off, the best thing you can do for your bubbly is to keep it extremely cold. The colder it is,
You have to try one of the best tasting pear varieties we have here at Foodland, the California Apple Pear! Similar to the taste and texture of an Asian Pear, these California Apple pears are exceptionally sweet and delicious. Personally, I love the crunch and sweet fragrance of the Apple Pear! And, they are on
Today we made an announcement that Foodland and the Western Union Foundation will match customer donations made at checkout to support Hurricane Sandy disaster relief efforts. Donations will be matched dollar-for-dollar up to a total matching gift of $100,000. Foodland’s “Hurricane Sandy Relief” program invites customers to make a $5, $10 or $20 donation at
Our Share a Holiday Feast program began 24 years ago, the brainchild of a generous Pukalani, Maui customer who purchased several extra turkeys and asked our store director to give them to needy families in the area. She called to tell us that she believed other customers would like to do the same, and asked
Funny shapes and unique colors make heirloom tomatoes stand out next to your typical red tomato. But don’t let their natural Halloween costumes intimidate you, these gourmet tomatoes have an exceptional flavor profile and can be used in a variety of different dishes. Heirlooms have really gained in popularity and availability in the last few