Hawaiian Host

Hawaiian Host, a Hawaii-based manufacturer of chocolate-coated macadamia nuts, has entered into an agreement with leading confectionery producer The Hershey Co to acquire the Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut Corporation for an undisclosed amount, according to reports in ABC News and Khon2. Mauna Loa is one of the world’s largest processors of macadamia nuts and was originally purchased by Hershey in 2004, ABC News reports. Commenting on the deal, Keith Sakamoto, …