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Recent Releases
Hawaii Food & Wine Festival® Commits to Sourcing All Limes & Lemons From Mahi Pono
Festival sets new sustainability standard for culinary events, urges Hawai‘i’s culinary and hospitality industry to source local HONOLULU, HI (June 30, 2025)—As part of its ongoing commitment to support Hawaii’s local agriculture and promote sustainability across the...
Hawaii Food & Wine Festival® Celebrates 15 Years of Culinary Excellence & Community Impact
Tickets on sale now for the milestone Fifteenth Annual Hawai‘i Food & Wine Festival, October 17-November 2, 2025 HONOLULU, HI (May 15, 2025)—The highly anticipated Fifteenth Annual Hawaii Food and Wine Festival® (HFWF) celebrates a major milestone this fall...
Applications Open for Value-Added Entrepreneurs Interested in Cohort 6 of HACA Scholarship
Local value-added food manufacturers who use Hawaii-sourced ingredients are encouraged to apply by April 13 HONOLULU, HI (February 10, 2025)—Hawaii Ag & Culinary Alliance (HACA) is now accepting applications for Cohort 6 of the Cottage Industry to Commercial...
HACA Announces 15 Entrepreneurs Selected for Cohort 5 of Cottage Industry to Commercial Enterprise Scholarship
Selected entrepreneurs join a growing network of alumni who have completed Leeward Community College’s 12-week Aina to Makeke course and are successfully scaling their value-added food products HONOLULU, HI (February 10, 2025)—Hawaii Ag & Culinary Alliance (HACA)...
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...