The Made in Hawaii Foods Factory Outlet is the perfect place to pick up those products normally available only at trade shows. It’s great because many of the products are produced by small companies (I’m sure some operate out of their homes!) who wouldn’t be able to open a stand-alone retail shop by themselves.
I found out about this store from a cookie company called All Butter Dreams, whose cookies I’ve bought at trade fairs and open markets. Though these events are scheduled throughout the year, it’s much easier to be able to visit the retail storefront when I’m craving their products.
Keep in mind: these are still very small manufacturers, so pricing will almost always be higher than their mass market equivalents. Still, the quality is usually worth it.
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