As of March 15th, Pacifikool closed its beachstand, Pacifikool “On the Beach”, located at the Waikiki Shore Condominium - 2161 Kalia Road.

This was the first attempt at a retail outlet for the business. Pacifikool “On the Beach” opened in August 2008, the same week Lehman Brothers declared bankruptcy. The timing was unfortunate but the operation was able to remain open through the worst of the recession in the US and in Japan, our biggest customer source.

Closing the beachstand was not easy. But, the decision was made to close and, for now, refocus all resources on expanding the wholesale business.

Thanks to the attention Pacifikool received from the 2010 Saveur 100 list, it gives us the opportunity to pursue distribution of the Hawaiian, Thai and Agave Ginger Syrups to all the islands. Just within the month of March, Tamura’s in Aiea and R. Field’s new store in Aina Haina started offering Pacifikool ginger syrups. Pacifikool Agave Ginger Syrup is the perfect product to shop to health food stores. Several restaurants and hotels already buy our Hawaiian Ginger Syrup to create drinks and cocktails, and as the economy recovers, Pacifikool will take advantage of efforts to recharge menus with locally made products.

We appreciate your continued support and look forward to seeing you at the KCC Farmer’s Market every Saturday morning and the Honolulu Farmer’s Market at the Blaisdell Center every Wednesday evening.

Thanks you
Cheryl To – CEO Pacifikool

PacifiKool is off to a great start of the New Year 2010!
We made The 2010 SAVEUR 100 List. Big wet Aloha kisses to the food writers that submitted PacifiKool’s Hawaiian Ginger Syrup as a candidate for the Saveur 100 List. This is huge! And to all the customers who have kept this little company alive, Mahalo and we look forward to keeping you all gingerly happy.
Farewell 2009 and Welcome 2010,
Cheryl To – Owner PacifiKool
http://www.saveur.com/article/Kitchen/The-2010-SAVEUR-100-List