Brue Baukol Capital Partners Finalizes Long-Term Lease Agreement with Kauai Coffee Company
Agreement negotiated with Massimo Zanetti Beverage USA, parent company of Kauai Coffee, provides continuity for farm operations, preserves local jobs and supports agriculture
KAUAI, Hawaii – Brue Baukol Capital Partners (BBCP) today announced it has finalized a new long-term lease agreement with Kauai Coffee Company, completing negotiations with the brand’s parent company, Massimo Zanetti Beverage USA. The agreement secures the continued operation of the coffee farm while providing stability for employees, customers and the community.
The renewed lease underscores a shared commitment to preserving agriculture, supporting local employment, and responsibly stewarding approximately 3,100 acres designated as Important Agricultural Lands (IAL).
The lease also provides flexibility to evaluate additional agricultural opportunities on portions of the property that are not currently under cultivation, supporting broader agricultural activity while maintaining the property’s long-standing role as a productive agricultural resource for the island.
“Kauai Coffee Company and its employees have been exceptional stewards of these lands for the past 15 years, and we are grateful for the care, dedication, and commitment they have shown, especially throughout the past several months as we worked toward a new agreement,” said James Priestley, Vice President of Brue Baukol Capital Partners. “We are excited about the future of Kauai Coffee and proud to support the continued growth of one of Hawaiʻi’s most iconic agricultural brands. This agreement preserves local jobs, keeps these lands in productive agricultural use, and creates new opportunities to explore additional agricultural activities and community benefits in the years ahead.”
Since investing in Kauaʻi in 2021, Brue Baukol has remained focused on supporting economic opportunity, responsible land stewardship and community well-being. Through its stewardship of entities including McBryde Resources, Kukuiʻula Development, Kukuiʻula Realty, and The Club at Kukuiʻula, the company continues to invest in the island’s long-term success.
About Brue Baukol Capital Partners
Brue Baukol Capital Partners (BBCP) is a Denver-based real estate investment firm that develops and acquires commercial properties. BBCP strives to be a good community partner on Kaua‘i by being responsible stewards of the land, honoring culture and tradition, and strengthening the community. Combined, BBCP’s efforts have funneled nearly $1M back into the community.
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Megan Tsuchida
