Food & Product Innovation Network Day to Debut at the State Capitol in Partnership with Hawaii Ag & Culinary Alliance

Feb 23, 2026

HACA teams up with Agribusiness Development Corporation to feature locally made value-added food and products at Food and Product Innovation Network Day at the State Capitol

The Hawaii Ag & Culinary Alliance (HACA), in partnership with the Food and Product Innovation Network (FPIN), will host the inaugural Food & Product Innovation Network Day at the Capitol on Wednesday, February 25, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on the fourth floor of the Hawaii State Capitol.

 
The day will unite state leaders, local value-added food product businesses, agency partners, industry collaborators, and community stakeholders to highlight the collective progress of Hawaii’s food and product innovation ecosystem. The gathering will showcase local value-added products using Hawaii-grown, raised, or caught ingredients to strengthen cross-sector relationships and elevate shared priorities including food security, workforce development, and economic diversification. Exhibitors will display and share samples of their products, including more than 20 alumni of HACA’s Cottage Industry to Commercial Enterprise Scholarship to Leeward CC’s Aina to Makeke program.
 
Attendees will have the opportunity to meet the entrepreneurs behind these small businesses, learn more about initiatives advancing local production, and connect with the partners helping to shape Hawaii’s food future! Mahalo to Senator Mike Gabbard, Senator Herbert M. “Tim” Richards III, Representative Cory M. Chun, and Representative Matthias Kusch for hosting the first FPIN Day at the Capitol!
 
Event Details
Date: Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Time: 11:00 A.M.–1:00 P.M.
Location: Hawaii State Capitol, Fourth Floor
Admission: Free & open to the public

Food and Product Exhibitors Include:

  1. Alina Farms 808
  2. Bake You A Smile Hawaii
  3. Chibi Confectionery
  4. Daguzan Charcuterie
  5. Hawaii Candy Inc.
  6. Hawaiian Vinegar & Spice Co.
  7. Kenny Boy Ice Cream
  8. Let’s Roll LLC
  9. Madres Churros
  10. Malama Bar
  11. Mauka Meats
  12. MME Saigon
  13. My Sweet World 808
  14. Myna Trading Co.
  15. Okonokai
  16. Ono Pono Foods
  17. Pop Culture Artisan Pops LLC
  18. Puuiki Pickled Vegetables
  19. ReBran Granola
  20. Shaka Butter
  21. Sugarless Bites LLC
  22. uCook Hawaii
  23. Uncle’s Ice Cream
  24. Waiu Ala Syrups

Partners

  1. Agribusiness Development Corporation/FPIN
  2. Agriculture Stewardship Hawaii
  3. Hawaii Ag & Culinary Alliance
  4. Hawaii Ag Foundation Young Entrepreneurs Program
  5. Hawaii Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism (DBEDT), Business Development and Support Division
  6. Hawaii Department of Education
  7. Hawaii Department of Health
  8. Hawaii Small Business Development
  9. Maui Chamber of Commerce
  10. Maui Food Innovation Center
  11. McKinley Community School for Adults
  12. University of Hawaiʻi Community Design Center
  13. Wahiawa Value-Added Product Development Center
  14. Young Brothers

Entry to the state Capitol: The state Capitol has implemented increased security measures. All visitors entering the Capitol are required to go through metal detection screening from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. All visitors may enter the Capitol through three entry points: Two at street level (elevator Cores 1 and 3) which are located at the Diamond Head makai and Ewa mauka corners of the Capitol Rotunda, and through the main basement entrance.

ABOUT HAWAII AG & CULINARY ALLIANCE

The Hawaii Ag & Culinary Alliance (HACA) is dedicated to forging a vibrant link between our world-class culinary events and the advancement of culinary education, from community colleges to four-year universities. Founded in 2011 as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, HACA’s mission is to elevate Hawaii’s culinary and agricultural sectors, enriching both the visitor industry and local community. As the parent organization of the Hawaii Food & Wine Festival® (HFWF)—the premier epicurean destination event of the Pacific, HACA has donated $5.2 million to local community and aina-based organizations that support food sustainability, culinary education and agriculture. HACA also supports workforce development through programs such as the Cottage Industry to Commercial Enterprise Scholarship, CIP x CIA Workforce Development Scholarship Fund, Kokua Restaurant & Hospitality Fund, and HASHI Media. For more information, visit www.HFWF.me, follow HFWF on Instagram @HIFoodWineFest and Facebook at @HawaiiFoodandWineFestival.

ABOUT THE FOOD AND PRODUCT INNOVATION NETWORK
The Food & Product Innovation Network (FPIN), developed by the Agribusiness Development Corporation, is advancing Hawaii’s agricultural, food security and economic diversification goals. FPIN will provide statewide open-access facilities offering technical expertise, advanced equipment, training and commercialization services. Businesses can access toll manufacturing, cold storage and warehouse space without major upfront investments — enabling local producers to create value-added products, scale operations and reach larger markets.

ABOUT THE AGRIBUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
The Agribusiness Development Corporation (ADC), established by the Hawaii State Legislature in 1994 and administratively attached to the Hawaii Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism (DBEDT), is responsible for converting former plantation lands and irrigation systems into productive, diversified agricultural use. ADC’s mission is to develop the land, water and facilities necessary to expand Hawai‘i’s agricultural economy, enhance food security and support future generations of local farmers. For more information, visit dbedt.hawaii.gov/adc.