We use the whole nut
It all starts by enjoying the delicious, wholesome macadamia
Our MIssion
We believe macadamias can help to create a better way, a better life, and a better world. They require far less water than almonds and other tree nuts. Additionally, we continue to seek ways to use the whole nut to make our company more sustainable, including cleanly burning their shells to produce renewable energy while also reducing our waste—and that’s just the beginning.
As a company based in Hawai‘i, it is our kuleana, or responsibility, to ensure that our Islands continue to thrive. To do so, we’re taking steps to reduce our carbon footprint.
It all starts by enjoying the delicious, wholesome macadamia
To help power our Kea‘au facility, we burn the shells such that the burning doesn’t send particulate matter into the air
Lastly, we compost the husk to enrich the local community’s soil
With the addition of our new 1.2MW solar farm, our Kea‘au facility is now powered by 100% renewables. Energy from the 2,916 solar panels will directly power 85% of the processing plant in Hawai‘i, with the remaining 15% coming from cleanly burning the macadamia nut shells. Our purpose is to make the Islands’ future flourish, and our commitment to clean energy is an important part of accomplishing that vision.
At Mauna Loa, we believe in building strong communities. Supporting each other to build a better world for our ‘ohana, family, both near and far.
We take pride in our island heritage. We continue to support our community through sponsorship of Merrie Monarch, the premier Hawaiian cultural festival, by spearheading the fundraising campaign ALL4HAWAII to tackle food insecurity, and recently by donating PPE to local hospitals.
We’ve partnered with Cocoa Horizons to invest in the farmers who produce the cocoa for our chocolate and to play a role in improving their communities.
We love our ‘Āina, land, and want to ensure we are doing our part in caring for it. Our Hawai‘i macadamias are grown with only rainwater, making the macadamia one of the most sustainable nut varieties. More than that, the ingredients we use in our products are grown as nature intended — without GMOs. We strive to create plant-based products, reducing the environmental impact associated with meat production. We will continue to learn and take action to minimize our impact on the environment.
