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September 11, 2024 (WIRED) Warming temperatures are making farming much more difficult in the tropics. Food systems across island nations in the Caribbean and Pacific are...

Hawaiʻi (March 28, 2024) — The Hawaiʻi ʻUlu Cooperative is revʻULUtionizing menus across the state by spotlighting the health benefits of breadfruit (ʻulu). In collaboration with community partners, including Wilcox...

The coop’s co-founder and general manager is working to revitalize breadfruit as a staple crop and a regular item on Hawai‘i’s tables. March 24, 2024 (Hawaii Business Magazine) Dana Shapiro...

Commercial farmers have a chance at the gift of a federal grant aimed at building food security with agroforestry practices.

We are pleased to announce a substantial improvement to its operations with the addition of a new combination walk-in freezer and refrigerator, tripling our cold storage capacity.

In the aftermath of the devastating Lāhainā fire, the community's unyielding commitment to recovery shines as a beacon of hope, mirroring the shade of breadfruit trees that once graced the land. Through supporting the provision of nourishing meals for refugees and eventual restoration of ʻulu agroforests, we strive to be of service to the Lāhainā community facing a long road of recovery ahead. 

July 16, 2023 (Yahoo Life) When Diane Ragone travels around the Hawaiian Islands these days, it’s not hard for her to spot breadfruit. It is there in the farmers markets,...

The University of Hawaiʻi is launching the Climate-Resilient Food Innovation Network (CliRFIN) will combine traditional island knowledge and modern science to identify the best ways to grow and distribute food locally. 

The Hawaiʻi Department of Education is advising schools not to apply for federal funding to purchase local food, despite previously assisting with the funding application, raising concerns among farm-to-school advocates and stakeholders.