Austin, Texas — Whole Foods Market, a popular and fast growing company in the Mainland US, has been working over the last few years to come to Hawaii. The company plans on opening its first store here in the islands at Kahala Mall. There was some talk a year ago about Whole Foods occupying the now blocked off and vacant lot next to the newly built Na Hoku Towers right next to Ward Shopping Centers. But it has become official as far as we know that the first Whole Foods Market will open its doors in Kahala Mall.

Recently, Whole Foods Market has contracted with three local farm companies to supply the new location with their locally grown and organic produce. Ma’o Farms, Poamoho Organic Produce, and Hamakua Springs Country Farms (Big Island) are all working with Whole Foods. The organic produce market has been growing slowly but steadily over the last few years in Hawaii, and with the arrival of Whole Foods, we can expect the popularity of organic produce to increase. The Honolulu Star Bulletin ran an article about these local companies and their new partnership with Whole Foods.

The Kahala location is set to open in spring.

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