Maui Fruit Jewels

Maui Fruit Jewels is an artisan confectionery company founded in 2012 by Lin and Chris ter Horst, specializing in gourmet edible souvenirs from Hawaii. The company creates award-winning confections using 100% locally grown Hawaiian fruits, herbs, spices, and wines. Their product portfolio includes four main lines: Exotic Fruit Jellies inspired by traditional French pâtes de fruits, Hawaii Fruit Pastes designed as accompaniments to artisan cheese and crackers, Hawaii Shortbreads featuring buttery cookies studded with their signature fruit jellies and sea salt, and Hawaii Fruit Purees containing pure fruit with no preservatives, fillers, or added sugars. The company has received significant recognition including a 2014 Silver sofi Award for their Exotic Fruit Jellies and a 2018 Good Food Award for their Lilikoi Passion Fruit Paste. Maui Fruit Jewels sources ingredients exclusively from island-grown fruits to support small independent farms and businesses in Hawaii, ensuring the highest quality products. Their confections are crafted to capture the essence of paradise, with flavors including lilikoi passion fruit, guava, mango, and other tropical fruits native to the Hawaiian islands. The company serves the consumer packaged goods industry with premium specialty food products that showcase authentic Hawaiian flavors and artisanal craftsmanship. Their products are available through their e-commerce platform and have been featured in various publications and food festivals, including the Made in Maui County Festival where they have participated for over 11 years. The company operates with a focus on quality, authenticity, and supporting local Hawaiian agriculture while creating unique taste experiences that transport customers to the islands.