by Kimo | Jul 19, 2015 | In the News
Check out this video of Hawaiian Crown Founder Craig Bowden and daughter Marissa. They are discussing the story of Hawaiian crown. Watch this video to see footage of the farms and some of the other products that are available at Hawaii Farmer’s Markets. Powered...
by Kimo | Jul 18, 2015 | In the News
The 53rd Hawaii State Farm fair was at Kualoa Ranch from July 11-12. As the premier family farm company in Hawaii, Hawaiian Crown was featured at the farm fair. Watch our very own Marissa Bowden representing Hawaiian Crown on Hawaii News Now Hawaii News Now –...
by Kimo | Jun 27, 2015 | Hawaii Chocolate
Check out this video with interesting Chocolate Facts. Hawaiian Crown Chocolate is world class with a cocoa butter percentage that is blowing researchers minds. Try some today and taste the difference. Hawaiian Crown Chocolate & Cacao Ka’u...
by Kimo | Jun 25, 2015 | Instructional
How to Prepare a Pineapple Fancy spears: Cut the top (crown end) off as well as the bottom 1/2 inch of the pineapple and throw away. Set the fruit on end and using a serrated knife, cut away wide strips of the skin of the pineapple from top to bottom, leaving as much...
by Kimo | Jun 25, 2015 | FAQ, Pineapple FAQs
This is a very important question. No. You cannot ripen pineapple. – Once pineapples are harvested they do not continue to increase the sugar content internally but the shell color will turn more yellow or golden. This is why Hawaiian Crown Sweet Gold Pineapples are...
by Kimo | Jun 25, 2015 | FAQ, Pineapple FAQs
Yes. Pineapple is an excellent fruit for freezing, especially juicy Sweet Gold pineapples. Before you freeze pineapple, you must peel and cut the pineapple into chunks (or other desired shape) and put into airtight containers or freezer bags. The biggest mistake is...
by Kimo | Jun 25, 2015 | FAQ, Pineapple FAQs
Fresh pineapples are very delicious, but how nutritious are pineapples? Are they nutritious fruits? Yes. Pineapples are sodium-free, fat-free, and cholesterol-free with only about 30 calories per 1/2 inch slice (2 oz) or 80 calories per 1 cup serving of cut fruit (5.5...
by Kimo | Jun 25, 2015 | FAQ, Pineapple FAQs
Size of pineapple does not matter too much in determining flavor; however larger fruit can hold more juice. Flavor is influenced by the variety, growing practices, weather conditions, and degree of ripeness when the pineapple is harvested. The variety of the pineapple...
by Kimo | Jun 17, 2015 | FAQ
Picking the right brand is the key to picking the best pineapple because different companies grow very different varieties and use various growing methods that greatly affect flavor and quality. If you want to choose a ripe pineapple, make sure it is mature “well...