Big Island Candies
Hilo, HI
Big Island Candies, founded in 1977 in Hilo, Hawaii, produces handmade chocolates and cookies that incorporate locally sourced macadamia nuts, eggs, and premium chocolate. The tour offers a detailed view of the manufacturing process, from mixing and tempering to molding and packaging, and explains how the company applies quality controls at each stage. Visitors also learn about the firm’s reliance on regional agriculture and traditional Hawaiian craftsmanship, which influence the flavor profile of its confections.