Summary:Founder/CEO Leslie Magsalay-Zeller reintroduces 100% Kona coffee in recyclable capsules compatible with 1.0 and 2.0 single serve coffee makers sustainable mesh pods; transition offers current customers opportunities to save from rising costs of materials to manufacture Kona coffee in environmentally friendly capsules.
San Francisco, CA January 17th, 2019
Silicon Valley startup Pooki’s Mahi® announced today it reintroduced 100% Kona coffee in recyclable capsules from sustainable pods that are compatible with brewers using 1.0 and 2.0 brewing technologies to brew single serve coffee; the transition offers existing customers to save from rising costs of materials to manufacture Kona coffee in environmentally friendly pods.
Pooki’s Mahi Founder/CEO Leslie Magsalay-Zeller explains, “Pooki’s Mahi is not in the business of offering low-quality Kona KaKao™ coffee capsules that are not recyclable or environmentally friendly. I transitioned Kona KaKao™ coffee product line into individually wrapped sustainable mesh pods per customers’ feedback. Pooki’s Mahi passes price increases for shipping, raw materials, and processing fees to customers. Customers want a bold cup of 100% Kona coffee without paying extra. I kicked off Pooki’s Mahi MeowHattan Project to overhaul operations. Offering recyclable 100% Kona capsules helps contain price increases. Pooki’s Mahi manufactures Kona KaKao coffee in 100% recyclable capsules since launching in mid-2014. Pooki’s Mahi new Kona coffee capsules will be available to customers in 2018.”
“Pooki’s Mahi® actively manages the supply chain, sources raw goods, and requires operations to work in a Just In Time (JIT) model. Fast inventory turns to enable Pooki’s Mahi more flexibility with product launches, meets deadlines quickly and keeps Kona coffee pods, Matcha Matcha Man® tea pods, and Kona Kafpresso™ capsules. I refuse to give Pooki’s Mahi manufacturing business to firms that lack supply chain processes supporting a secure technology platform, poor supply chain management and is unable to manage inventory for raw goods; these manufacturing firms will never satisfy Pooki’s Mahi requirements, and will always provide lip service (over promise, under deliver). I will not consider firms unable to provide Pooki’s Mahi their company’s certificate of insurance, lacks technology platform to support established supply chain processes, or has less than two decades of coffee roasting and packaging experience,” continues the Silicon Valley technology, executive.
The Silicon Valley firm kicked off the MeowHattan Project in 2019 to overhaul operations to support global growth after collecting data since 2012 and improving existing process supporting the business since 2013. Pooki’s Mahi supply chain headquarters is in California. Pooki’s Mahi consolidated operations and moved supply chain management to the West Coast. Pooki’s Mahi terminated firms in 2018 used to manufacture environmentally friendly pods, and engaged in egregious business conduct like losing prized Kona coffee beans that were resulting in irreparable harm to the brand.
Pooki’s Mahi MeowHattan Project is a multiyear effort to build an efficient supply chain with a secure technology platform. Pooki’s Mahi Founder/CEO interviewed over 1000 potential firms since 2012. Pooki's Mahi selected new manufacturing facilities after a very lengthy review. The state of the art facilities passed Pooki’s Mahi Founder/CEO prolonged supply chain capability due diligence. Pod manufacturing facilities are registered, approved, and FDA certified.
Pooki’s Mahi Kona coffee capsules will be the first set of Kona KaKao™ coffee pods manufactured in the new FDA certified facility. Pooki’s Mahi 100% recyclable capsules use certified 100% Kona coffee beans sourced from Kona, Hawaii through direct trade relationships. Pooki’s Mahi plans on expanding the Kona KaKao™coffee pods and Matcha Matcha Man® tea pods in 2019 with Kona Kafpresso™ and a variety pack of Kafpresso™ coffee capsules.
The cost to manufacture sustainable 100% Kona coffee pods for Pooki’s Mahi significantly increased. Firms used to produce raw materials and make individually wrapped mesh pods failed to meet Pooki’s Mahi stringent supply chain metrics, lost inventory, and business operations ceased to exist. Limited availability for materials to manufacture quality mesh coffee pods and 100% Kona coffee is driving price increases. Pooki's Mahi passes increased pricing to fulfill, ship products, and operational overhead costs to the customer. The Silicon Valley food and beverage brand increased pricing for most of its products.
Pooki’s Mahi FDA certified manufacturing facilities would pass savings to produce recyclable pods to existing customers. Pooki’s Mahi manufacturing facilities use licensed Q-Graders and a sensory panel to finalize quality of each coffee capsule, Kona coffee roast profile and complete the bill of material specs. Nutrition information, California Prop 65 and product information are designed onto Pooki’s Mahi ship-ready packaging.
Leslie Magsalay-Zeller designed 100% Kona coffee pods to meet existing customers’ requirements. Each Kona coffee pods are nitrogen flushed, formed with a high oxygen barrier, and compatible with coffee makers using 1.0 and 2.0 single serve brewing technologies. Pooki’s Mahi will expand its Kona KaKao™ coffee capsules in 2019 with single-origin, micro-lot coffee pods fit for the espresso coffee lovers.
Pooki’s Mahi Decaf Kona coffee pods are available as a limited edition to a small number of approved resellers. Select retailers like international grocery chains and global marketplaces will begin shipping Pooki’s Mahi 100% recyclable Kona coffee capsules in early 2019. Pooki’s Mahi Founder/CEO Leslie Magsalay-Zeller manages the supply chain. Pooki’s Mahi controls Design, manufacturing, and distribution of the prized Kona coffee capsules. Decaffeinated Kona coffee is available for purchase on Pooki’s Mahi as a coffee subscription, through the wholesale coffee club or as an approved VIP Reseller Distributor. Certificate of Insurance is required to resell Pooki’s Mahi Decaf Kona coffee pods.
What Pooki’s Mahi 100% Kona coffee customers can expect:
The Silicon Valley-based food and beverage brand has grown without a loan or venture funding. Pooki’s Mahi Founder/CEO takes a high tech approach in introducing new product launches and brands. The technology executive continues to build and improve architecture to support existing ecommerce platforms. The Silicon Valley startup is focused on manufacturing expensive 100% single origin specialty coffee under its Kona KaKao™, Kafpresso, and Kona Kafpresso brands; as well as Matcha Matcha Man® tea pods.
Pooki's Mahi 100% Kona coffee for Keurig 1.0 and 2.0 single serve coffee makers. Pooki's Mahi®, Matcha Matcha Man® has registered trademarks of Pooki’s Mahi. The PMO Practice™, Kona KaKao™, and Koffee KaKao KaKao™ are trademarks of Pooki’s Mahi. New Product Launch Introductions, Go To Market Planning, and supply chain frameworks are protected under VA 1-924-170.
About Pooki’s Mahi:
Pooki’s Mahi® is a Silicon Valley-based high tech company passionate about combining technology, operations excellence, and digital marketing to consistently launch the best Kona coffeepods, new private label coffee pods and custom coffee capsules to market. Pooki’s Mahi is a manufacturer offering Hawaiian 100% Kona coffee, 100% single-origin coffee and award-winning private label teas in recyclable pods and capsules. Private label brands partner with Pooki’s Mahi for the efficient supply chain, go to market launch and new product introduction expertise. Launched by Silicon Valley high tech executive Leslie Magsalay-Zeller, Pooki’s Mahi® products are sold by global retailers, professional sports teams, luxury hotel chains, and corporate kitchens. Pooki’s Mahi performance-driven executive team are globally recognized with 150+ protected IP, 100+ exits, and 50+ awards in technology, operations, and supply chain including Hall of Fame inductions.
Pooki’s Mahi Kona coffee capsules, and Matcha Matcha Man tea pods have been a favorite of customers, charities, celebrities and athletes and have been featured at red carpet events including Celebrity Gift Suites and athletes and seen on several television shows. Founder/CEO Leslie Magsalay-Zeller is building Pooki’s Mahi® MeowHattan Project™ integrating company’s growth model with warehousing, fulfillment, digital marketing, and merchandising as foundations for international expansion using registered facilities. Pooki’s Mahi owns the supply chain including sourcing raw goods through direct trade relationships, and global distribution channels. Certificate of Insurance is required to resell Pooki’s Mahi 100% Kona coffee pods, or Matcha Matcha Man tea capsules. VIP resellers pay distributor prices.
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Kona Coffee Pods Cost Guidelines
Pooki's Mahi™ passes additional fees to customers who buy from online retailers like Amazon, Walmart, Jet, Overstock, etc. Pooki's Mahi® approved one online retailer to sell our 100% Kona coffee pods close to the Wholesale Coffee Club price.
PookisMahi.com pricing: Cheap Kona coffee prices (subscriptions), lowest Kona coffee price for customers unable to commit to coffee subscriptions (wholesale coffee club), and Refer A Friend programs to earn additional discounts.
Additional Fees Passed To Customer: Fulfillment (10%), transportation, subscribe 'n save (10%), product listing maintenance/merchandising (15%), lightning deals or discounts (5%). Any fee increase levied by the retailer will be passed to the customer. Customers buying Pooki's Mahi Kona coffee pods on online retailers must pay for Standard or Expedited Shipping.
Online Retailers (Amazon, Walmart, Jet, etc.)
$52.99 - $54.99 per box
Free Economy Shipping (7-10 business days)
5-10 business days for order to arrive
Amazon account required
Up to 3 business days to fulfill order
Any price increases passed to customers
Bulk discounts (Buy 4+ for 15%)
$0 savings
ZERO Referral Rewards
Inventory Replenishment - "Buy What's In Stock"
Pook's Mahi No Discount (Retail Price)
$50.75 per box
Free Shipping - Expedited
2-3 business days for order to arrive
Login not required
Up to 2 business days to fulfill order
Minimal price increase (transportation)
ZERO bulk discounts
$0 savings - Pay retail price
Referral Rewards - minimal
Inventory Replenishment - Prioritized
Pooki's Mahi Wholesale Coffee Club
$43 per box
Free Shipping - Expedited
2-3 business days for order to arrive
Login required "Wholesale" displayed next to prices
Up to 2 business days to fulfill order
Minimal price increase (transportation)
ZERO bulk discounts
15% Savings
Referral Rewards - minimal
Inventory Replenishment - Prioritized
Pooki's Mahi 3-month Coffee Subscriptions
$42 per box
Free Shipping - Expedited
2-3 business days for order to arrive
Login required - subscriptions platform
Priority fulfillment
None / minimal price increase
ZERO bulk discounts
17% Savings
Referral Rewards 5% discount (next renewal)
Inventory Replenishment - Ships FIRST
Pooki's Mahi 6-month Coffee Subscriptions
$40 per box (was $40.80 per box)
Free Shipping - Expedited
2-3 business days for order to arrive
Login required - subscriptions platform
Priority Fulfillment
VIP Program
None / minimal price increase
ZERO bulk discounts
20% Savings or more
Referral Rewards 5% discount (next renewal)
Inventory Replenishment - Ships FIRST