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Ahead of this year's Made in Hawaii Festival, we joined our friends at KITV's Island Life Now to talk story and sample some pops.

News & Events

Summer's Most Refreshing Pop Returns This Saturday
Jun 16, 2026
There's a reason watermelon feels synonymous with summer. Right now, Hawaiʻi-grown watermelons are hitting their stride. Farmers markets are filling up with them and roadside farm stands are stacking them high. Thats why summer also marks the return of on of our favorite seasonal flavors.
The Wildest Show is Back and Cooler Than Ever at The Honolulu Zoo!
Jun 16, 2026
Most people think of the Honolulu Zoo as a daytime destination. But for six special evenings each summer, something different happens... 
What Happens When You Mix Swimwear, Sunset Yoga, Craft Cocktails, and Frozen Pops?
Jun 16, 2026
Taking place June 19–20 at the Outrigger Reef Waikīkī Beach Resort, Aloha Swim brings together an eclectic mix of designers, wellness brands, food producers, musicians, entrepreneurs, and tastemakers for a weekend that feels distinctly local.
Pop Culture Artisan Pops Lands at CU Hawaiʻi’s New Kapahulu Store
Jun 04, 2026
As one of Hawaiʻi's newest and most talked-about convenience store concepts, CU brings a fresh Korean convenience store experience to Honolulu, offering a curated mix of trending snacks, ready-to-eat favorites, beverages, and specialty products. Now, we're proud to be part of that lineup.
Hanauma Bay Just Got a Whole Lot Cooler
Apr 16, 2026
There are certain places on Oʻahu that feel almost cinematic in the way they reveal themselves, and Hanauma Bay is at the top of that list, and something new has quietly arrived... Pop Culture Artisan Pops is now part of the Hanauma Bay experience!
From Tree to Treat: A Look Inside a KualoaGrown Cacao Nectar Harvest
Apr 16, 2026
During KualoaGrown's chocolate-making process, cacao beans are removed and fermented, and naturally, the surrounding juice begins to separate. This liquid, known as cacao nectar, is lightly sweet, floral, and tropical, often compared to flavors like lychee, pear, or honey. For years, it was simply a byproduct of production. Now, it is becoming a standout ingredient in its own right.