Exhibiting at Foodex Japan 2025

Liko Lehua LLC

Liko Lehua LLC is a Hawaii-based manufacturer and café specializing in handcrafted fruit butters and fresh café offerings. Located in Hilo, Hawaii, the company is best known for its Lilikoi (Passion Fruit) Butter, a locally inspired specialty that has gained widespread popularity across the islands and beyond.

Core Business and Specialization

Liko Lehua LLC operates in two primary business segments:

• Manufacturing of Gourmet Fruit Butters:

  • Lilikoi (Passion Fruit) Butter
  • Mango Butter
  • Guava Butter
  • Pineapple Butter
  • Coconut Butter
  • Tahitian Lime Butter
  • Hawaiian Vanilla Butter

• Liko Lehua Café:

  • Breakfast Items
  • Lunch Specials
  • Coffee and Beverages
  • Pastries and Desserts

The company takes pride in using locally sourced, high-quality tropical fruits to create small-batch, preservative-free fruit butters that reflect the authentic flavors of Hawaii.

Production Capabilities and Quality Standards

Liko Lehua LLC operates a small-batch production facility to ensure that every jar of fruit butter maintains the highest level of quality, taste, and consistency.

• Premium Ingredients – Uses 100% locally grown tropical fruits, free from artificial flavors or preservatives.
• Handcrafted, Small-Batch Production – Ensures optimal taste, texture, and freshness.
• Sustainable Sourcing – Committed to working with local Hawaiian farmers to support the regional economy.

Market Presence and Distribution

Liko Lehua products are available through multiple sales channels, including:

• Café Sales – Directly sold at the Liko Lehua Café in Hilo, Hawaii.

• Retail Partnerships – Stocked in local Hawaiian grocery stores and specialty food shops.

• Online Sales – Available via the official website for direct consumer shipping.

• Tourism & Hospitality – Featured in Hawaiian hotels, resorts, and gift shops.

• Main Distribution Markets: Hawaii, mainland U.S.

• Annual Production Volume: NA

• Key Retail Partners: NA

Certifications and Compliance

Liko Lehua LLC adheres to strict food safety and quality standards:

• Hawaii Department of Health Compliance for food production.
• FDA (Food and Drug Administration) Regulations Compliance for food safety and packaging.
• Sustainable & Ethical Sourcing Commitments.

Unique Selling Proposition (USP)

1. Authentic Hawaiian Ingredients – Uses fresh, locally sourced tropical fruits from Hawaiian farms.
2. Handcrafted, Small-Batch Production – Ensures artisan-quality fruit butters with rich, natural flavors.
3. No Artificial Preservatives – Only pure fruit, sugar, and butter, ensuring a clean-label product.
4. Strong Local Identity – Deeply rooted in Hawaiian culinary traditions.
5. Popular Café Destination – The Liko Lehua Café in Hilo serves fresh, locally inspired food and beverages.

Customer Testimonials

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Major Achievements

• Best-Selling Hawaiian Fruit Butter – The Lilikoi (Passion Fruit) Butter has become a signature gourmet item in Hawaii.
• Expanded Retail Presence – Available in multiple Hawaiian retail outlets and online stores.
• Sustainable Sourcing Initiatives – Actively supports local Hawaiian agriculture by purchasing directly from farmers.

Future Outlook

Liko Lehua LLC is focused on expanding its retail and online presence, increasing national distribution, and introducing new tropical-inspired flavors. The company remains committed to sustainability, high-quality ingredients, and preserving the authentic taste of Hawaii.

For consumers and retailers seeking authentic Hawaiian fruit butters and fresh café offerings, Liko Lehua LLC is a trusted and celebrated brand in the Hawaiian gourmet food industry.