Specializing in tropically infused seasonings and Hawaii-grown cane sugar, Salty Wahine Gourmet Hawaiian Sea Salts has grown from a small part-time business to a nationally recognized, family-owned company.

Founder Laura Cristobal-Andersland started the business in 2008 with $800 cash. The company is now projected to reach one million in gross sales this year. Salty Wahine products can now be found at over 200 stores around the world and at hotels and restaurants throughout Hawaii, the mainland, Canada, Europe, and Asia. Salty Wahine also produces custom seasoning blends for chefs worldwide.

Laura’s son Sean serves as the company’s operations manager and heads up new product development and manufacturing. His fiancé Jessika provides innovative sales training, does social media marketing, and supervises the shipping department. Laura’s daughter Kendall works in customer service and her other daughter, Nicole, reviews company policies to ensure they’re in keeping with Salty Wahine’s founding Hawaiian values.