Our son was born eight weeks early in Honolulu, Hawaii. Doctors said he would be in the NICU (Neonatal Intensive-CareUnit) for six to eight weeks, but the strong fighter that he was, he was out intwo and a half weeks. A Hawaiian cultural practitioner who witnessed hisfighting spirit firsthand, gave him the middle name "Kekoa," meaning“brave warrior” and he is the inspiration behind Kekoa Foods.
From the very start, we knew that what we fed him would play a pivotal role in his health. We set out to prepare meals that were nutrient-rich, made with 100% natural and organic ingredients, and promoted healthy development. We researched ingredients, consulted with experts, and delved into the latest scientific research to create meals full of bold, globally inspired flavors.
We found that not only did our son love the eclectic mix of vegetables, herbs, and spices, but other children did too. This experience revealed an unmet need and opportunity in the marketplace. So as fate would have it, the catalyst for Kekoa Foods was in fact Kekoa himself.
We believe infants are like blank canvases, open to new experiences, and that everyone should have access to worldly tastes, flavors, nutrients, and ingredients, especially during their developmental months. Our mission is to educate families about a variety of real foods, veggie-rich recipes accented with herbs and spices, and make them readily available to anyone who wishes to broaden their experience and expand their palates. From infancy into the future, we want to introduce this nutritive adventure to everyone, so they may seize every opportunity life has to offer – beginning with food.
We believe that infants are like blank canvases, open to new experiences, and that everyone should have access to worldly taste, flavors, nutrients, and ingredients, especially during their developmental months.
