Popsicles are the treat of the summer, and a young teenage entrepreneur from Spanish Fork is giving everyone in Utah the chance to taste his Hawaiian twist on a summertime classic.
"I thought it'd be such a good idea to create like a creamy Otter Pop," explained 13-year-old Kekai Keala.
"In Hawaii, with my grandma, we made these ice cups which is a little popsicle in a cup, and I thought it would be fun to put them in a little baggy and then start selling them at sports events," he said.Four years later, his business has grown to start serving at events and parks across the state. To keep up with the demand, Kekai and his family make over a 1,000 Kai Pops a week.
His Kai Pops truck brings sweet icy treats to local neighborhoods, but Kekai says it's not just about the popsicles, it's also about sharing the aloha.For Keala's brother and mom, Aisha, sharing the aloha also means love and sharing their family's Hawaiian culture. Even after collaborating with Utah's soda wonder, Swig, and some of Utah's favorite influencers, Kekai is still thinking of growth opportunities for his family-operated business.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
UDOT hosts public meetings to discuss I-15 changes in Spanish ForkUDOT has kicked off an environmental assessment to address the quickly growing city of Spanish Fork. A virtual meeting was held Monday, and an in-person meeting will be held Tuesday at the Spanish Fork Public Library at 5 p.m.
Read more »
Deputies enforce safety first on Utah's lakesLaw enforcement is urging people to stay safe on the water now that the heat is starting to draw bigger crowds out to Utah's lakes.
Read more »
Business owner says parking lot near Utah homeless center 'is used as a toilet'As a dog daycare and boarding business, 'Diggity Dogs Resort' is accustomed to cleaning up after pets, but now it’s cleaning up after people in its parking lot.
Read more »
Tessa Phair: Utah can do more for sexual assault survivors“As we work toward a fairer system, our communities must also be more supportive of survivors of rape. Everyone can educate themselves on sexual assault. We can recognize rape myths we believe, which typically provoke mistrust of victims, and remove them through better understanding.”
Read more »