Press

The Maui News: Names & Faces

September 08, 2020

Lisa Foth has been promoted from assistant general manager to vice president and general manager of Maui Ku’ia Estate Chocolate Inc.

Hawai'i Magazine: Buy This Special Maui-Grown Chocolate and Get a Lesson in All Things Cacao

July 23, 2020

Learn about Maui Kuʻia Estate Chocolate via in-person and virtual tastings with the company’s owners.

The Chocolate Journalist

July 22, 2020

An in depth review and tasting notes of our 65% Dark Blood Orange

2020 ‘Aipono Awards: Excellence in Sustainability

June 16, 2020

Maui Family Magazine: 7 Local Gift Ideas For Mother's Day

May 05, 2020

We love to see our chocolate alongside other great local companies!

Hana Hou! Magazine: The Connoisseur of Cacao

April 29, 2020

"Because Hawai‘i-grown cacao tends to be more expensive than cacao grown in regions with lower labor and land costs, 'Hawaiian cacao can’t just piggyback on Hawaiian caché,' O’Doherty says. 'It has to be really good for flavor.'”

Living808 @Home — Maui Ku‘ia Estate Chocolate Martini

April 18, 2020

Watch to see the company’s CEO and Founder Dr. Gunars Valkirs whip up the simple recipes using his lemongrass chocolate, almond milk, and vodka for the martini.

Lahaina News: Maui Ku‘ia Estate Chocolate gives back during tough times

April 16, 2020

"MKEC then took it one step further, reaching out not only to its local partners, but also to all community members sheltering in place and in need of aloha."