LOCAL HARVEST EXPANDS FARM-FOCUSED MARKETPLACE IN WEST MAUI
Maui Land & Pineapple Company and Local Harvest improve a key location in Nāpili to support local farms and bring fresh food to the community following the August 2023 wildfires.
NĀPILI, LAHAINA, Hawai‘i (November 20, 2024)— Maui Land & Pineapple Company, Inc. (NYSE: MLP) announced a new home for Local Harvest, the longtime operator of the Nāpili Farmers Market, with a 3,200-square-foot marketplace. The market will incorporate a commercial kitchen and a variety of vendors offering fresh fruits, vegetables, and value-added products created onsite and sourced from local farmers and makers. This activation is part of Maui Land & Pineapple Company’s ongoing efforts to support small farmers and local food production, while activating its land and buildings to meet the needs of West Maui residents and businesses as they continue to recover from the August 2023 wildfires.
“We’re excited to help Local Harvest grow the beloved weekly Napili Farmer’s Market into a daily community gathering marketplace,” said CEO Race Randle. “Aligned with our mission to maximize the productive use of our land and properties, the new farmer’s marketplace creates a destination for local farmers and makers to bring their products to market, thereby supporting local farms, promoting a more resilient local food system, and creating a fun new hub for West Maui families.”
Local Harvest’s new marketplace will offer a diverse selection of storefronts with fresh produce, food and drinks, unique locally-made products and more.
New vendors expected to open early next year within the marketplace include:
- Maui Fruit Ninja, known for their acai bowls, juice, and sorbets;
- Chuchi Bakery and Coffee - A fusion bakery offering delicious sweet and savory items;
- Aloha Raw, featuring locally sourced and made fermented food products;
- SATTVIC Kitchen Cafe, a vegetarian cafe open for breakfast and lunch; and
- Local Harvest, offering fresh Maui-grown produce and packaged local products.
The marketplace will also feature several food trucks offering vegan, Italian, Mexican, and Indian dishes.
“We thank Maui Land & Pineapple Company for supporting our vision to promote a more resilient local food system and our plans to grow our roots in Nāpili,” said Steve Phillips, founder of Local Harvest. “Local Harvest’s new marketplace will provide a new distribution channel connecting Maui farmers with residents and visitors who want to buy their fresh produce and products.”
Beginning early 2025, the Nāpili Farmers Market will open daily from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
For more information or to become a vendor visit www.mauiland.com or www.localharvesthawaii.com.
Media Kit (photos courtesy of Maui Land & Pineapple)
About Maui Land & Pineapple Company
Maui Land & Pineapple Company, Inc. (NYSE: MLP) is dedicated to the thoughtful stewardship of their portfolio including over 22,300 acres of land and 266,000 square feet of commercial real estate. The Company envisions a future where people can thrive in resilient communities with sufficient housing supply, economic stability, food and water security and deep connections between people and place. For over a century, the Company has built a legacy of authentic innovation through conservation, agriculture, community building and land management. The Company continues this legacy today with a mission to thoughtfully maximize the productive use of its assets to meet the current critical needs and those of future generations.
The Company’s assets include land for future residential and mixed-use projects within the world-renowned Kapalua Resort, home to luxury hotels, such as The Ritz-Carlton Maui and Montage Kapalua Bay, two championship golf courses, pristine beaches, a network of walking and hiking trails, and the Pu‘u Kukui Watershed, the largest private nature preserve in Hawai‘i.
About Local Harvest
Local Harvest is a Maui-based organization dedicated to building a resilient and sustainable local food system. With a strong network of over 100 farms, Local Harvest operates a Kahului warehouse that serves as a hub for distributing fresh, locally-grown food to restaurants, homes, and the Nāpili Farmers Market. The organization’s efforts include wholesale operations, direct-to-home deliveries, and the management of the Nāpili Farmers Market, ensuring that seasonal and high-quality produce reaches the community. Additionally, Local Harvest runs Sattvic Kitchen, a commercial kitchen, offering a range of products crafted with a focus on quality and nutrition. As an active member of the Hawai‘i Food Hub Hui, Local Harvest plays a critical role in advancing food security and supporting the local economy across the Hawaiian Islands.
Dylan Beesley
