News

« GO BACK

How Do You ‘Ulu?

How Do You ‘Ulu?

  March 2, 2021 (Big Island Now) - The Hawai‘i ‘Ulu Cooperative (HUC) plans to use recently awarded grant funding and community partnerships to create engagement and educational opportunities for Hawai‘i...
Read more
HVCA 2021 Social Impact Entrepreneur of the Year

HVCA 2021 Social Impact Entrepreneur of the Year

Congratulations to Dana Shapiro, general manager at the Hawaii ‘Ulu Co-op for being recognized as HVCA's 2021 Social Impact Entrepreneur of the Year.
Read more
Worker Co-ops Can Lead The Way To A Healthier And More Just Economy

Worker Co-ops Can Lead The Way To A Healthier And More Just Economy

February 2, 2021 (Civil Beat) - The Hawaii Ulu Cooperative is revitalizing Hawaii’s indigenous food systems as a farmer-owned, competitive supply chain and market for local breadfruit and other regenerative crops.
Read more
How One Local Food Program Is Helping Hawaii's Farmers And Families

How One Local Food Program Is Helping Hawaii's Farmers And Families

January 31, 2021 (Civil Beat) - When Dawn Marquez goes grocery shopping at Shima’s Supermarket in Waimanalo, her children aren’t just in tow —
Read more
Why you want to see more breadfruit on your plate

Why you want to see more breadfruit on your plate

Hear from journalist Diana Duff why "more than food is available through the coop" as she shares her firsthand experience visiting our Kona processing facility.
Read more
Growing availability of frozen breadfruit fuels interest in the versatile, nutrient-rich food

Growing availability of frozen breadfruit fuels interest in the versatile, nutrient-rich food

July 21, 2020 (Star Advertiser) - When the Hawai‘i ‘Ulu Cooperative began selling its frozen ulu (breadfruit) on retail shelves on Oahu in February, the idea of eating local was for many a concept, a matter of values and principles.
Read more
COVID-19 Relief and Response Campaign - A Message from Our Manager

COVID-19 Relief and Response Campaign - A Message from Our Manager

February 2021 UPDATE: We have provided over 60,000 lbs. of minimally processed local starches for our communities in need and an additional 3170 lbs. has been donated through our website to the...
Read more
How to Order Already Prepped ‘Ulu and Help the Hawai‘i Food Basket

How to Order Already Prepped ‘Ulu and Help the Hawai‘i Food Basket

April 22, 2020 (Honolulu Magazine) - This pandemic has exposed the fragility of certain networks while also highlighting the strength of others—some that began with small actions years ago.
Read more
Ulu Unlimited: A way breadfruit builds food security

Ulu Unlimited: A way breadfruit builds food security

October 24, 2018 (Honolulu Star-Advertiser)—In one sense, breadfruit, or ulu, can be considered a dream crop. being both nutritious and extremely versatile.
Read more