Rare Hawaiian Honey

What Rare Hawaiian Honey does

Rare Hawaiian Honey Company is a privately held, family-owned producer of certified organic Hawaiian honey headquartered in Waimea on the Island of Hawai'i. Operations are anchored to a single 1,000-acre Kiawe forest (Prosopis pallida, native to Ecuador and Peru) on the dry side of the island, which functions as the company's exclusive nectar source. The company employs roughly 10 people across production, beekeeping, food safety and logistics, and administration, with owners Michael and Amy Domeier overseeing operations. The natural crystallization process produces creamy white honey without machine grinding, and the honey is Certified 100% Organic by International Certification Services, Inc., with internal residue testing for pesticides, miticides, fungicides, and herbicides. Kiawe Honey is listed in the Slow Foods Ark of Taste, lending third-party rarity validation.

The product portfolio spans core honey SKUs (Organic White Kiawe, Great White, and infused variants with Lilikoi, Lavender, Lemon, Ginger, Macadamia, Calamansi, Turmeric), curated gift boxes themed around Hawaiian islands, bulk cases of 12 jars, beeswax candles, body and skin care items (lip balms, bath scrubs, soaps), reusable Meli Wraps, apparel, and gourmet sea salts. The flagship Great White Honey is produced in partnership with the Marine Conservation Science Institute, with 10% of proceeds funding shark conservation and QR-coded jars linking to satellite-tagged shark data.

The business runs a direct-to-consumer e-commerce model through rarehawaiianhoney.com with global fulfillment via USPS Flat Rate, FedEx 2nd Day, and FedEx Economy international shipping. The company also operates a store locator directing customers to physical retail partners and offers experiential products (Bee Safari tours, Honey University). Pricing is unit-based at pay-as-you-go cadence, with jars at $6.75–$33.75, gift boxes at $42.38–$121.50, and bulk cases at $162–$405. There are no subscriptions, no disclosed enterprise contracts, and no external investor backing.

Name

Rare Hawaiian Honey

Legal name

Rare Hawaiian Honey Company

Website

https://rarehawaiianhoney.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Rare Hawaiian Honey Company is a family-owned, certified organic producer of rare Kiawe honey from a single 1,000-acre Hawaiian forest, selling directly to gourmet consumers, gift purchasers, and health-conscious buyers worldwide through its e-commerce site, gift boxes, and curated skin-care and lifestyle products.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Premium Organic Honey

NAICS

Apiculture (112910)

SIC

Food And Kindred Products (2000)

akta.pro primary industry

Honey Production & Extraction (AFAEAHAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Value-Added Bee Products Manufacturing (Candles, Cosmetics, Supplements, Mead Ingredients) (AFAEAHAM), Beeswax Production & Processing (AFAEAHAB)

Keywords

• Organic honey production
• Artisan Hawaiian honey
• Honey gift boxes
• Beeswax body care
• Specialty gourmet food

Headquarters

HQ city

Honokaa

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Direct Product Sales: One-time purchase model for individual honey jars, infused honey varieties, gift boxes, and gift baskets sold directly through the e-commerce website.
2. Bulk Case Sales: Wholesale-style case purchases of honey products (cases of 12 jars) for larger volume buyers.
3. Shipping Services: Domestic and international shipping via USPS Flat Rate, FedEx 2nd Day, and FedEx Economy.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Rare Hawaiian Honey Company produces certified 100% organic raw honey and honey-based products harvested from a single 1,000-acre Kiawe forest on the dry side of the Island of Hawai'i. Its core offerings include raw Kiawe honey varieties, infused and flavored honey, premium Great White mono-floral honey, bulk cases, themed gift boxes and gift baskets, beeswax candles, Meli beeswax food wraps, and hand-crafted body and skin care items. The honey naturally crystallizes into a creamy white texture without machine grinding, and the company sells directly to consumers through its own e-commerce site with global shipping.

Product overview

Rare Hawaiian Honey Company offers a diverse portfolio of organic Hawaiian honey products and curated gift collections. Core offerings include raw certified organic Kiawe Honey varieties (White Kiawe, Great White, and multiple infused flavors like Lemon, Lilikoi, Lavender, Ginger, Macadamia, Turmeric, Calamansi, and seasonal varietals). The product line is organized into several categories: bulk honey cases (sold in cases of 12 jars), gift boxes themed around Hawaiian islands (Maui, Lanai, Oahu, Kauai, Molokai, Kona, Hawaii, plus specialty boxes like Bee Luxe Trio, Salted Bee, Harvest & Hive, and Gilded Pantry), gift baskets featuring honey paired with body care products and sea salts, body and skin care items (lip balms, soaps, bath salts, lotions), reusable beeswax food wraps (Meli Wraps), accessories (tote bags, baskets), and Hawaiian gourmet sea salts. The company also offers experiential offerings including Bee Safari tours and Honey University educational programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Great White Honey: Premium mono-floral honey created through a slow natural crystallization process, with 10% of proceeds donated to shark conservation via partnership with Marine Conservation Science Institute.
• Organic Kiawe Honey

Products and services

• Organic White Kiawe Honey Raw, certified 100% organic honey gathered from an isolated Kiawe forest on the dry side of the Island of Hawai'i. Naturally crystallizes into a creamy white texture with a delicate tropical flavor. Sold in 20 oz., 8 oz., and 3 oz. jars.
• Organic Great White Honey World's rarest mono-floral gourmet honey, produced through a slow natural crystallization process from premium Kiawe honey. 10% of proceeds are donated to shark conservation through the Marine Conservation Science Institute partnership.
• Organic Kiawe Honey with Lilikoi Organic Kiawe Honey infused with Lilikoi (Passion Fruit) puree, creating a bright tropical tang with sweet finish. Available in 3 oz. and 8 oz. sizes.
• Organic Kiawe Honey with Ginger Organic Kiawe Honey infused with ginger powder, creating a subtle warming ginger flavor recognized for culinary and traditional uses.
• Organic Kiawe Honey with Lavender Organic Kiawe Honey gently infused with organic dried lavender blossoms, the only honey the company warms to infuse, while still maintaining raw status with beneficial enzymes and pollen intact.
• Organic Great White Honey 8 oz. Case of 12 Case of 12 eight-ounce jars of Organic Great White Honey, the world's rarest mono-floral gourmet honey, intended for larger volume buyers.
• Organic Macadamia Honey 8 oz. Case of 12 Case of 12 eight-ounce jars of Organic Macadamia Honey, a unique blend with robust macadamia nut flavor harvested from a certified organic macadamia nut orchard in North Kohala.
• Bee Pollen 6 Pack Package containing six 4 oz. jars of 100% Raw Organic Bee Pollen.
• Maui Gift Box Solid wood gift box containing one 8 oz. jar each of Organic White Kiawe Honey and Lemon Infused Kiawe Honey, presented with a block print logo lid by Hawaiian artist Dietrich Varez.
• Hawaii Gift Box Solid wood gift box with removable divider containing two 20-oz jars of original Kiawe Honey and one pair of 10-inch handmade taper candles made from organic beeswax.
• Kona Gift Box Gift box containing two 20-oz jars of original Kiawe Honey, two 3-oz jars of Kiawe Honey with Ginger, and two 3-oz jars of Kiawe Honey with Lilikoi.
• Great White Gift Box Premium gift box containing two 8-oz jars and one 20-oz jar of Great White Honey, plus one pair of 10-inch handmade beeswax taper candles. Features an exclusive Great White Honey logo on the lid.
• The Salted Bee Gift Box Sweet and savory trio featuring 8 oz. Organic Kiawe Honey with Lemon, 2 oz. Lemon Rosemary Sea Salt, and 2 oz. Garlic Sea Salt.
• Harvest & Hive Gift Box Island trio featuring creamy White Kiawe Honey, Farm Fresh Herbs & Sea Salt blend, and Pure Kona Sea Salt harvested from deep ocean waters.
• Bee Luxe Trio Gift Box Curated collection of three 8-oz honey varieties: Organic White Kiawe Honey, Organic Kiawe Honey with Lilikoi, and Organic Kiawe Honey with Lemon, presented in a custom-designed gift package.
• The Gilded Pantry Gift Box Luxury wood box featuring 20 oz. White Kiawe Honey, 8 oz. Kiawe Honey with Lemon, 8 oz. Winter Honey, and three artisan Hawaiian sea salts (Uahi Black Sea Salt, Alaea Red Sea Salt, Kona Pure Sea Salt).
• Hive & Tide Gift Box Island-inspired trio featuring 8 oz. White Kiawe Honey, 2 oz. Alaea Red Hawaiian Clay Sea Salt, and 2 oz. Uahi Black Hawaiian Sea Salt, presented in a small wood gift box.
• Lanai Gift Box Customizable gift box with three 8-oz jars of choice of honeys, including option for Great White Honey (contact required). Features a choice of lid design.
• Oahu Gift Box Gift box containing three 8-oz jars of customer's choice of honeys plus one pair of 10-inch handmade beeswax taper candles.
• Kai Gift Basket Gift basket containing 8 oz. jar of Kiawe Honey, one bar of Spice Luxe Soap, and one bar of Lemongrass and Ginger Luxe Soap.
• Makana Mele Basket Customizable gift basket with two 8-oz jars of choice of honeys and one custom screened t-shirt with block print logo by Hawaiian artist Dietrich Varez.
• Rare Hawaiian Coco Lip Balm Hand-crafted lip balm made with organic ingredients including Coco Butter, Coconut Oil, and Beeswax.
• Spice Bath Salt & Body Scrub Hand-crafted bath salt and body scrub made with deep sea salts from the Kona coastline, Epsom Salt, Organic Rare Hawaiian Honey, and Bergamot, Cedarwood, and Patchouli essential oils.

Quantifiable outcome

• Honey from non-organic beehives is tainted with pesticides, miticides, fungicides and herbicides - Rare Hawaiian Honey tests their honey to ensure purity

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Marine Conservation Science InstitutecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to produce the world's rarest mono-floral gourmet honey: Rare Hawaiian Organic Great White. 10% of proceeds from Great White Honey sales are donated to shark research and conservation. QR codes on Great White Honey jars link to information about satellite-tagged great white sharks.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Manuka Health New Zealand: Mono-floral premium honey specialist (Manuka) with strong DTC and global distribution. Comparable on product positioning — a single-origin, terroir-driven honey commanding premium prices — making it the closest model for monetizing the Kiawe story.
• Wedderspoon Organic: Premium Manuka honey and bee-derived product brand with a strong US DTC footprint. Comparable as a premium, single-origin-oriented honey brand that scaled via certifications, storytelling, and value-added SKUs.
• Big Island Bees: Hawaiian honey producer operating on the Big Island with a comparable DTC e-commerce model and multi-product portfolio (raw honeys, infusions, beeswax candles, body care). Most directly comparable peer because of shared Big Island sourcing and overlapping gift-box product strategy.
• Comvita: Vertically integrated Manuka honey producer with globally recognized brand and adjacent health/wellness products. Comparable on premium mono-floral honey narrative and broadened bee-derived product portfolio.

Emerging players

• Bee's Wrap: Reusable beeswax food wrap brand. Comparable because it is a direct product-line competitor in the same beeswax food-wrap category as Rare Hawaiian Honey's Meli Wraps.

Regional players

• Maui Bees Honey Co. Hawaiian honey producer focused on Maui-sourced honeys. Comparable as a Hawaii-region premium honey competitor appealing to the same Hawaiian-gifting consumer and resort channel.
• Hawaiian Queen Company: Long-established Hawaiian apiculture and queen-bee operation. Comparable as a Hawaii-rooted beekeeping and honey producer operating in the same terroir-driven category.

Broad incumbents

• Burt's Bees: Mass-market natural personal-care brand built on beeswax and honey derivatives. Comparable as a scaled consumer brand whose body-care and lip-balm SKUs overlap with Rare Hawaiian Honey's value-added extensions.
• GloryBee: US honey and beekeeping-products company with ingredients and consumer product lines. Comparable as a broader supplier/category incumbent whose honey and beeswax product set overlaps with Rare Hawaiian Honey's value-added lines.
• Y.S. Eco Bee Farms: Long-standing US-based organic honey and bee-products company with a broad raw and infused honey portfolio plus supplements. Comparable as a larger-scale organic honey incumbent competing for similar health-conscious and gourmet consumers.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/RareHawaiiHoney
• YouTubevimeo.com/214726231
• Facebookfacebook.com/rarehawaiianhoney
• Instagraminstagram.com/rarehawaiianhoney
• Pinterestpinterest.com/rarehihoney/pins
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/rare-hawaiian-honey-company

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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