Locally-grown food and sustainability are on the rise, and it’s important to know why this trend in farming matters. Hawaii, in particular, is a pretty isolated place. About 85 percent of food is imported. Much of what gets to their table depends on what comes to use by ship. ...
Established in 1972, the Hawaii Food Industry Association (HFIA) is a 501(C)(6) non-profit trade association whose mission is to improve conditions in the Hawaii food and beverage industry by actively promoting the strength, sustainability and resilience of Hawaii’s food and beverage retailers ...
Sustainability Task Force Hawai‘i 2050 Sustainability Plan (State of Hawaii, 2008). Lincoln, N. et al. Restoration of ‘Āina Malo’o on Hawai’i Island: expanding biocultural relationships. Sustainability 10, 3985 (2018). Article Google Scholar Levin, P. in Thinking Like an Island: Navig...
quantitative evidence that tourists from the United States are interested in purchasing locally grown food items in Hawaii in addition to their willingness to pay an additional fee for these locally grown food products at a restaurant or a hotel dining room, thus addressing a gap in the tourism ...
In recent years, consumers have shown an increased interest in sustainability, particularly in adopting sustainable consumption patterns to contribute to environmental protection. Consumers’ perceptions of sustainability are influenced by various factors, such as environmental awareness, perceived value, trust...
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A truly Japanese flavor—not everyone will be a fan! However, this invertebrate is usually fine from a sustainability point of view. Most fisheries are well managed. Urchins are sturdy animals that can be farmed easily, and are not rare in the wild. ...
Who knew this canned meat had so much love Well, it turns out that a can of Spam is the go-to item in Hawaii, along with a grass skirt and garland (花环). The people of Hawaii love Spam so much that they even spend a day in May giving out the best Spam, a type of cheap ...
HFWF not only shines a spotlight on Hawaii as a culinary destination, but pays it forward through contributions for nonprofit charitable organizations that support local food sustainability and cultural and educational programs. The tangible impact of the Festival is far-reaching, with funds supporting...
‘Ohana) press conference at the Bishop Museum in Honolulu, Hawaii, on January 31, 1977. PKO was a small group of Native Hawaiian activists who organized to stop the bombing of a sacred island that the U.S. Navy had used for target practice since World War II. Featured in the ...