Hana Gold is a one of Hawaii’s first cacoa plantations offering “branch to bar” chocolate that’s 100% naturally grown and processed in Hāna by Francine and Robert Frost, along with their son Aldon and his wife Alyssa.  

Francine was born and raised on Oahu and shortly after graduating from the University of Hawaii, married her husband Robert and moved to Maui. After starting and running Maui’s first flight school, out of the Kahului Airport, the couple began growing their home and farm business in Hāna in 1978.  

After much experimentation with varying crops, the family began planting their cacao orchard in 2005.  Along with Hāna’s Ua kea rain and rich volcanic soil, the land offered a unique environment which made for some of the best cacao growing conditions in the world.

“We are always farmers first. Chocolate making is the happy and delectable end to the planting, growing, tree maintenance, harvesting, and drying of that effort.” – Francine Frost 

There are fifteen labor intensives steps before Hana Gold chocolate bars can be put into the hands of consumers. Harvested with care and hand processed, Hana Gold commits to delivering products using all natural Hawaiian ingredients and the most environmentally thoughtful methods. When their gate is open (2998 Hāna Highway), neighbors and fellow farmers are always welcome to drop by for a mini tour.