Big Island Avocado is a family-owned farm located in the heart of South Kona, where rich volcanic soils, abundant sunshine, and cool mountain breezes create the ideal conditions for growing exceptional Sharwil avocados.
The journey began more than thirty years ago when Tom Atkinson discovered the beauty and agricultural potential of South Kona. What started with a few small avocado orchards quickly became a lifelong commitment to the land, the community, and producing premium Hawaiian fruit.
Today, Tom Atkinson’s daughter Tara lives and works on the farm, caring for every orchard throughout the year. From pruning and nutrition to harvest and packing, every step is managed with one goal in mind—delivering avocados with outstanding flavor, quality, and consistency.
We believe exceptional fruit starts with exceptional farming. That means respecting the land, harvesting only when the fruit is ready, and building long-term relationships with customers who value quality as much as we do.
Whether you’re a distributor, retailer, foodservice company, or local market, we’re proud to supply authentic South Kona-grown Sharwil avocados that represent the very best of Hawaiʻi.
Today we own and manage multiple orchards across South Kona, allowing us to produce premium Sharwil avocados while maintaining the hands-on care of a family farm.