There is little better than finding fresh fruits and vegetables in Hawaii. Unfortunately, because so much of the food produced in our beautiful state gets exported, the produce we find at grocery stores often doesn’t last too long, considering it has been shipped to the islands. This grocery store, nestled inside the walls of a former pineapple cannery, is the exception, specializing in fresh, locally grown produce as well as a variety of other goods.
Back in the day, and until the mid-20th century, when pineapple was king, the Pauwela Cannery was a busy hub of activity: the train came and went, delivering canned pineapples for shipment to the mainland and transporting workers. Today, it is the site of a variety of manufacturing warehouses, surfboard shapers, art galleries, and a hardware store.
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The coolest of all businesses found within this former pineapple cannery is the one-of-a-kind Pauwela Store, a health food that stocks all your favorites — from fresh, organic produce to healthy snacks.
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This small family-owned business strives to be as mindful of the quality of food they sell, and everything is as local and organic as possible, and it certainly shows in its offerings.
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Opened in 2017, Pauwela Store stocks fresh produce from small, local farms, and they’ll even purchase your extra fruits and vegetables to sell at the store — got any oranges or avocados?
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In addition to the freshest produce around, you’ll also discover a variety of canned good and packaged products as well as chips, candy, and other snacks.
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But that’s not all: their coolers are stocked with dairy products, ready to eat sandwiches, freshly prepared smoothies, and more. You can even pick up a bouquet of freshly cut flowers.
Pauwela Store/Website
This one-stop shop may not look like much from the exterior, but as soon as you step food inside, you’ll discover a wide variety of delicious and healthy options.
Pauwela Store/Website
The Pauwela Store is located at 375 W Kuiaha Rd., Haiku, HI 96708, and is open daily from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. For more information about our new favorite grocery store, head to their website or follow them on Facebook.
Pauwela Store/Website
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There’s truly no better grocer to stop for road snacks in Haiku, whether you’re headed towards upcountry Maui or along the Hana Highway.
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