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Recent Releases
Applications Open for Cohort 5 of HACA’s Scholarship for Value-Added Entrepreneurs
Hawai‘i-based entrepreneurs with value-added food products using local ingredients are encouraged to apply by December 29 HONOLULU, HI (December 5, 2024)—Hawaii Ag & Culinary Alliance (HACA) is pleased to announce that applications are now open for Cohort 5 of the...
Our Ultimate Guide to Dining Local During HFWF24 Chefs Week!
Discover 16 of the best spots to enjoy a meal, unlock tickets to the Hawaii Food & Wine Festival and support Hawaii’s top chefs from September 16-30!Fall has arrived, making it the perfect season to indulge in the best of Hawaii’s cuisine and agriculture! From...
Hawaii Food & Wine Festival® Debuts HFWF24 Chefs Week to Encourage Local Dining With an Exclusive Ticket Offer
Support local chefs and restaurants from September 16-30 and unlock an exclusive offer for select Hawaii Food & Wine Festival events this fall HONOLULU, HI (September 12, 2024)—The Hawaii Food & Wine Festival® (HFWF) is excited to announce the launch of HFWF24...
Hawaii Food & Wine Festival® Partners With the James Beard Foundation® to Support Women in the Culinary Industry
Culinary EmpowHERment brunch to celebrate women’s leadership and empowerment at the Fourteenth Annual Festival with proceeds benefitting the James Beard Foundation's Women’s Entrepreneurial Leadership program HONOLULU, HI (September 5, 2024)—The Hawaii Food and Wine...
Hawaii Food & Wine Festival® Returns to Kaanapali, Maui, Inviting Visitors to Experience the Island’s Resilience & Culinary Excellence
The highly-anticipated Fourteenth Annual HFWF events take place from October 25-27, 2024 in Kaanapali, Maui HONOLULU, HI (August 12, 2024) - As Maui continues its journey of healing and rebuilding in the aftermath of the devastating wildfires, the Hawaii Food &...
HMAA Presents Keiki In The Kitchen® Makes A Splash At Wai Kai On August 4
The Hawaii Food & Wine Festival brings the ONLY culinary and agriculture extravaganza for families to Oahu’s westside HONOLULU, HI (July 25, 2024) – The Hawaii Food & Wine Festival’s® (HFWF) annual family Sunday event, HMAA Presents Keiki in the Kitchen®, will...
Win A Magical Trip For Two To Kaanapali, Maui For The Fourteenth Annual Hawaii Food & Wine Festival® This October!
One lucky winner will receive 160,000 HawaiianMiles, a four-night stay at Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa, five-day luxury vehicle rental through Go Rentals, and priority tickets to #HFWF24 Vita La Vino grand tasting HONOLULU, HI (July 9, 2024) – The Fourteenth Annual...
Hawaii Food & Wine Festival® Gala Champions Culinary Education With Lineup of Distinguished Alumni From Two Notable Institutions
All proceeds from the hallmark event will benefit Hawai‘i’s Culinary Institute of the Pacific and support the continued collaboration with the renowned Culinary Institute of America HONOLULU, HI (June 28, 2024)—This fall, the Hawaii Food and Wine Festival® (HFWF) will...
Culinary Institute of the Pacific Teams Up with Culinary Institute of America to Transform Hospitality Training in Hawaii
The CIP x CIA Workforce Development Program begins this fall with two cohorts, launching a multi-year collaboration to invest in Hawai‘i’s culinary future HONOLULU, HI (June 27, 2024)—Today, the Culinary Institute of the Pacific (CIP) at Kapi‘olani Community College...
HACA Announces Total Giving Reaches Nearly $5 Million After Donating $195,300 From 2023 HFWF
17 Beneficiaries awarded—including Hawaii’s culinary programs and aina-based organizations, bringing total giving since 2011 to $3.5 million HONOLULU, HI (May 14, 2024)—In the thirteen years since the Hawaii Ag & Culinary Alliance (HACA) founded the annual Hawaii...
The Fourteenth Annual Hawaii Food & Wine Festival® Returns October 18-November 10, 2024
The Festival announced three weekends of culinary delights across three islands, including its return to Maui, this Fall HONOLULU, HI (May 7, 2024)—The highly anticipated Fourteenth Annual Hawaii Food and Wine Festival (HFWF) is set to return from October 18 to...
Over $1.2 Million Raised For Maui Through Kokua Restaurant & Hospitality Fund
Roughly 1,200 eligible individuals have received funds from the organization since August 2023 as fundraising efforts for Maui fire victims come to a close at the end of April HONOLULU, HI (March 29, 2024)—The Hawai‘i Ag & Culinary Alliance (HACA) is honored to...