East Hawaii Cacao Association

Taste the 'Āina

Hawaiʻi Island chocolate is renowned for its distinctive flavor profiles reflecting the unique terroirs of our farms. Bean-to-bar chocolate makers in Hawaiʻi and on the mainland have won national and international awards for chocolate made from Hawaiʻi Island cacao.

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upcoming events

View our Calendar for upcoming EHCA Events!

Monthly Meetings

Everyone involved in the cacao or chocolate industries is welcome

Our next meeting will be:

July 23, 2026 4:00 – 5:30 pm

Komohana Research and Extension Center
875 Komohana St, Hilo, Hawaii 96720

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Upcoming Events

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Thr 23 July

EHCA Meeting

4:00–5:30 pm • Komohana Research and Extension Center

Monthly meeting

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Thr 27 August

EHCA Meeting

4:00–5:30 pm • Komohana Research and Extension Center

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Thr 24 September

EHCA Meeting

4:00–5:30 pm • Komohana Research and Extension Center

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Thr 22 October

EHCA Meeting

4:00–5:30 pm • Komohana Research and Extension Center

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Thr 19 November

EHCA Meeting

4:00–5:30 pm • Komohana Research and Extension Center

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Thr 17 December

EHCA Meeting

4:00–5:30 pm • Komohana Research and Extension Center

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Official EHCA Merch

Wear your cacao pride.

Help grow Hawaiʻi’s cacao future.

Every purchase fuels workshops, farmer trainings, and community events across East Hawaiʻi.

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EHCA Culinary Apron

Classic cacao cap

Beachy holographic tote