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Murashige, Laura
From: Fred Housel [Fred@kieleokona.com]
Sent: Tuesday, December 19, 2006 10:58 AM
To: counciltestimony@co.hawaii.hi.us
Subject: Resolution 18-06
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We are one of the small Kona coffee farms who take great pride in _
growing, milling and selling the best coffee in the world, 100% Kona coffee. ~
Many of our customers have told us that, when they first visited Kona, they
were very disappointed when they tried what they thought was Kona coffee.
They didn't realize that they were buying a 10% Kona blend which will never l
taste like true 100% Kona coffee.
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The bag they bought said Kona in big letters all over the bag and 10% only
in one place.
This is very deceptive to the unsuspecting public. For every customer who tells us
about their experience, I believe there must be many more who don't. They just never
buy Kona coffee again.
Kona coffee needs to be protected or it will lose its hard-earned reputation.
We urge you, as Council Members, to support and approve Resolution 18-06
as a big step in the right direction.
Best Regards,
Fred & Barbara Housel
Kiele O Kona Coffee Co.
Kieleokona.com
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12/19/2006