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I remember calling into a local radio talk show about new ways for visitors to see our islands. After explaining about what our company offered the host reply was “why would anyone want to visit a farm?” I explained the … Continue reading →

Today the Vanilla Mama, Allison Higgins and Marcia Rose met to walk the farm and develop some new on the farm experiences. Stay tuned for upcoming events and exciting news from the Vanilla Farm on the slopes of Muana Kea.

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Roselani Ice Cream’s Cathy Nobriga Kim joined Tracy & Jim Reddekopp of the Hawaiian Vanilla Bean to introduce their Hawaiian Vanilla Bean ice cream to the trade at the American Culinary Federation – Kona Chapter “Sunset Tea” fundraiser last weekend … Continue reading →

A yearning to raise their children on a farm in Hawaii inspired Jim Reddekopp, 41, and his wife, Tracy, 36, to chose the ultimate niche crop—vanilla orchids—which only grow within 25 degrees of the equator. The couple started Hawaiian Vanilla … Continue reading →

Only U.S. farmer growing the flavorful organic crop sees demand rise. PAAUILO, Hawaii — Jim Reddekopp took the challenge of cracking a virtual world monopoly to become the only commercial grower of vanilla in the United States. Reddekopp admits he … Continue reading →

NEW YORK >> The James Beard House is Mecca in the gourmet world. Once the home of culinary pioneer James Beard, this four-story brownstone in Greenwich Village hosts hundreds of dinners each year, prepared by guest chefs who consider it … Continue reading →

Dynamic young entrepreneur Jim Reddekopp, owner of the Hawaiian Vanilla Company, announces the launch of a new culinary ag tourism program. Tour operators can enrich their standard itineraries by adding on a variety of personalized visits to Hawaii’s boutique farms … Continue reading →

Pan Seared Ocean Raised Moi with Hawaiian Vanilla Bean Curry Glenn Chu, Owner and Chef of Indigo Restaurant on O’ahu, shares a recipe for Pan Seared Ocean Raised Moi with Hawaiian Vanilla Bean Curry. Moi is a delicate-flavored fish that … Continue reading →

ALOHA! Welcome to Paauilo, Hawaii, the beautiful place my family calls home. We are the only farmers in the U.S. growing vanilla commercially. My name is Tracy Reddekopp. My husband, Jim, and I live with our five children—Emma, Ian, Isaac, … Continue reading →