Raising a healthy eater can feel like a rewarding endeavor or a really challenging exercise of your patience. With the unnerving amount of processed, sugary foods marketed to us, how can parents not just encourage love, but develop a preference for nutritious and wholesome meals? At Kekoa Foods, we believe...
Finding a snack that's not only healthy but also safe for kids with allergies can feel like an endless search. As a parent of a child with allergies, you're likely familiar with the careful process of checking ingredients lists and steering clear of common allergens like nuts, dairy, or gluten....
This past weekend, we had the amazing opportunity to sponsor a youth soccer team as they hit the field for their big game! The girls played their hearts out, showing incredible teamwork, determination, and spirit. After the game, we were excited to treat the team to something special—Kekoa Foods organic...
Discover a Modern Twist on a Classic Fairytale with ChuChu TV! Introduce your little ones to a new adventure with ChuChu, Chacha, Chiku, and Chika from the Magical Carpet series made famous by ChuChu TV. Join them as they embark on a magical journey to the land of fairy tales....
As summer fades and the new school year begins, the lazy, unhurried mornings are quickly replaced by the hustle of getting the kids ready and out the door. The transition from summer fun to school routines can be challenging, especially when it comes to ensuring your kids get a nutritious...
The school bell rings, signaling the end of a fun-filled summer and the start of a fresh, exciting school year. Along with the joy of reuniting with friends and exploring new subjects comes the opportunity to strengthen our kids’ resilience as they face the challenges of a bustling school environment....
From the moment your baby is born, they embark on an incredible journey of discovery through their senses, particularly taste and smell. Understanding how taste develops and introducing a variety of flavors early on can play a crucial role in shaping your baby's palate and fostering healthy eating habits. Let’s...
Did you know that your baby's journey into the world of flavors starts even before birth? Research shows that a baby’s taste buds begin developing in the womb. The amniotic fluid, which surrounds the baby, carries the flavors of the foods the mother eats. This early exposure plays a crucial...
We're ditching the bland and embracing bold, organic flavors that spark your little adventurer's taste buds. It's not just about filling tiny tummies, it's about kickstarting a lifelong love affair with good food. Buckle up, parents, because the first 1,000 days (from conception to age two) are a wild ride...
Imagine this: You're at the grocery store, standing in the baby food aisle. Shelves upon shelves are lined with pouches, all promising to be the best for your little one. Organic, natural, non-GMO, “made with organic” ingredients – the labels shout at you, but which ones can you really trust?...
At Kekoa Foods, every spoonful of our baby food pouches starts with a seed. The journey of our ingredients, from the earth to your family's table, embodies our commitment to purity, freshness, and the unparalleled joy of nurturing. This deep dive into the process of growing, harvesting, and selecting the...
Let's face it, convincing kids to eat their greens can sometimes feel like negotiating with tiny, stubborn diplomats. One minute they're open to the idea of a single pea, and the next, they've declared a no-green-food policy, stricter than any dietary restriction known to humankind. But fear not, parents and guardians! We’d...
When we started Kekoa Foods we were inspired by community organizations like GRACE in Summit NJ. GRACE is an acronym for Giving and Receiving Assistance for our Community’s Essentials and it is an organization that embodies the essence of community support and compassion. What are “community essentials?” GRACE works to...
As we venture further into our exploration of the history of baby food in the United States, we find ourselves in the transformative decades of the 1960s and 1970s. With our focus on the history of baby food it’s easy to forget that the decades we’re discussing now, the 60s...
As we continue our walk back through the history of baby food in the United States, we've reached an era of continued transformation and expansion – the post-World War II years. This period, stretching from the late 1940s into the 1950s and beyond, was a time of immense growth and...
