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Mahi'ai Match-up stories

Oct. 28, 2024

Empowering local entrepreneurs: Kamehameha Schools awards newest Mahiʻai Match-Up winners

Hā Tonics, The Local General Store, Polipoli Farms, and Manu Brewing Co. won an award, mentorship and resources to expand their impact and strengthen Hawaiʻi's food resilience.

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Oct. 17, 2024

Meet the Mahiʻai: Blending tradition and innovation with Nui Kealoha

Founded by Kealoha Domingo, this ʻōiwi-led catering and events company perpetuates traditional beliefs while supporting local producers.

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Oct. 16, 2024

Meet the Mahiʻai: From local makers to market leaders with Hawaiian Kine Trading

Started by Sean and Dallas Kau‘i Stewart, Hawaiian Kine Trading supports local food producers to scale their businesses and strengthen Hawai‘i’s food systems.

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Oct. 15, 2024

Meet the Mahiʻai: The Local General Store bridges Hawaiʻi's farmers and community

Jason and Harley Chow founded The Local General Store to bridge the gap between local farmers and consumers by offering sustainably sourced meats and baked goods.

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Oct. 14, 2024

Meet the Mahiʻai: Hā Tonics' mission to heal the lāhui

The Hawaiian superfood company utilizes ʻike Hawaiʻi to craft nutritional and delicious food powders from locally sourced ingredients.

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Oct. 11, 2024

Meet the Mahiʻai: Kohala Food Hub wants fresh local food for all

Led by Maya Parish, the hub is transforming local food access on Hawai‘i Island by supporting 103 producers and significantly increasing the distribution of fresh, locally grown produce.

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Oct. 10, 2024

Meet the Mahiʻai: Manu Brewing combines health and heritage in māmaki tea

Founded by Kent Kurashima KSK’10, the specialty beverage company makes sparkling māmaki tea from locally sourced ingredients.

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Oct. 9, 2024

Meet the Mahiʻai: ‘Ulu Mana supports sustainable ag with local snacks

The Honolulu-based company supports local farms by producing sustainable and nutritious snacks from locally grown breadfruit and cassava.

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Oct. 8, 2024

Meet the Mahiʻai: Polipoli Farms is bringing back the ʻono for traditional crops

This Maui farm honors traditional crops and cultivation, aiming to expand ʻāina stewardship and local food accessibility.

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July 18, 2023

ʻAha ʻAina – A recipe for success: Growing food, farmers, and businesses

In the ʻili of Waipao in Koʻolaupoko, Papahana Kuaola, a non-profit that stewards and cultivates this ʻili was the site for ʻAha ʻAina, Poi for the People – a fundraiser and benefit for Kamehameha Schools Mahiʻai Match-up and the Mahiʻai Scholarship. The event was a recipe for success: Growing food, farmers, and food system entrepreneurs to improve food security for Hawaiʻi.

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June 7, 2023

Food systems entrepreneurs sought to participate in 2023 Mahi‘ai Match-Up

Kamehameha Schools is putting out a kāhea for food systems entrepreneurs to apply for Mahi‘ai Match-up, a program that aims to grow and develop food systems-related businesses.

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April 25, 2022

Three food system businesses win KS’ Mahi‘ai Match-Up competition

KS and its partners awarded agricultural and commercial agreements, in addition to $50,000 total in prizes to the winning Native Hawaiian-owned businesses, which include Waiāhole Poi Factory, Kanekoa Farm and ʻAwa Bird.

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April 13, 2022

Five food system businesses advance to finals of Mahiʻai Match-Up

Growers, restauranteurs, and food producers compete in business plan competition aimed strengthening Hawai‘i’s agriculture industry and food systems for future generations.

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Nov. 15, 2021

KS collaborates on Mahi‘ai Match-Up to build resilient economies

Farmers and food system entrepreneurs have the opportunity to grow their business skills, complete a business plan and compete for agricultural land, commercial space agreements. Applications are currently being accepted.

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