HAWAIIAN HOST OFFERS SNEAK PEEK OF NEW PRODUCT AT WINTER FANCY FOOD SHOW

HONOLULU, HI (January 6, 2014) – (Virtual Press Office) -- Hawaiian Host, the world’s leading brand and producer of chocolate covered macadamia nuts, is bringing the Aloha spirit to the 2014 Winter Fancy Food Show (Jan. 19-21) including a sneak preview of their brand new Coconut Caramacs, set to officially launch in Summer 2014.

Hawaiian Host has expanded their Caramacs product line to now include the tropical taste of coconut. The newest creation features coconut, smooth caramel, macadamia pieces, covered in creamy milk chocolate and toasted coconut flakes. The Coconut Caramacs along with the brand’s long list of best-sellers will be available to sample at booth #3116.

Additionally, the company will showcase its revamped packaging for two brands within the Caramacs product line - Maui Caramacs and Kona Caramacs. Hawaiian Host created the packaging to reflect the radiant beauty of Hawaii’s spirit and style.

“We have so many exciting things to talk about at the show this year and big plans in store for 2014,” said Perry Battle, vice president of sales, North America, for Hawaiian Host, Inc. “The response to our new Coconut Caramacs during our preliminary taste tests has been overwhelmingly positive and we are confident that the product will become a fast favorite amongst our loyal customers.”

Hawaiian Host chocolate covered macadamias start with premium macadamias that are hand-selected, dry roasted and vacuum sealed to ensure freshness. The signature candy, first produced in 1927, combines macadamias with a special blend of super-premium chocolate to create its classic taste. Additional specialty items feature white and dark chocolate along with gourmet ingredients including toffee, caramel, honey and more.

For more information on Hawaiian Host’s more than 250 products as well as simple dessert recipes, visit http://www.hawaiianhost.com. Become a fan of Hawaiian Host on Facebook at https://http://www.facebook.com/pages/Hawaiian-Host-Inc/227900723928670 or Twitter at https://twitter.com/HawaiianHostInc.

Visit Hawaiian Host at Booth #3116 at the Winter Fancy Food Show in San Francisco, Calif.; January 19 – 21, 2014.

About Hawaiian Host
Hawaiian Host is the largest manufacturer of chocolate covered premium macadamias in the world and is considered the standard by which all others are judged. With more than 15 million boxes of Hawaiian Host products packed each year, Hawaiian Host is the largest manufacturer of chocolate covered macadamias in the world. From premium gifts to indulgent snack-time treats, our confections are crafted with select macadamias, collected by hand and extra creamy chocolate, an original secret recipe handed down through generations. Hawaiian Host markets more than 250 unique macadamia chocolates and other candies in more than 23 countries with manufacturing facilities in Honolulu and Los Angeles and additional distribution facilities in Tokyo.