Honolulu Cookie Company
Hawaiian shortbread cookies in a pineapple shape.
Based in Honolulu, Hawaii, the Honolulu Cookie Company was started in 1998 by Keith and Janet Sung. The business makes shortbread cookies shaped like pineapples, a design that reflects the Hawaiian symbol of welcome. The company began producing these signature pineapple-shaped shortbread cookies in 1998, choosing the pineapple for its association with hospitality in Hawaii.
Quick Facts
- Industry
- Unique cookie gifts
- Founded
- 1998
- Headquarters
- Honolulu, Hawaii
- Country
- United States
- Locations
- 17
- Employees
- 390
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History
The Honolulu Cookie Company began selling cookies wholesale in 1998. Three years later, its factory and first retail store opened in Honolulu. Additional Oahu locations followed: Ward Warehouse in 2002, a Hilton Hawaiian Village shop in Waikiki in 2003, and an Ala Moana Center kiosk in 2004. The brand reached Las Vegas in 2014. New flavors arrived after 2008, starting with dark chocolate that year, then coconut in 2009. Seasonal offerings like Ginger Spice appeared in 2013, peppermint in 2014, and white chocolate-dipped macadamia cookies in 2015. Wholesale deals began with Duty Free Shops and Neiman Marcus in 2010, followed by Tommy Bahama in 2013. Distribution through Tommy Bahama in Japan launched in 2015, the same year partnerships with Disney and Bloomingdales started. Guam stores opened in 2016, alongside the introduction of pumpkin flavor. Guava flavor debuted in 2017 and became a core flavor alongside white chocolate-dipped macadamia cookies in 2018. By 2018, the company operated 17 retail stores across Hawaii, Guam, and Las Vegas.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Honolulu Cookie Company headquartered?
Honolulu Cookie Company is headquartered in Honolulu, Hawaii, United States.
What industry is Honolulu Cookie Company in?
Honolulu Cookie Company operates in the Unique cookie gifts industry.
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