Food

Zoe Green, a teacher at King Intermediate, was inspired by her childhood when the "manapua man" would deliver local comfort food to the community. Now, she's bringing ice cream treats to her neighbor as Good Humor's "Joy Driver of the Year."

Long-term funding could finally be coming to the state’s DA BUX program. The initiative cuts the price in half for eligible produce grown by Hawaiʻi farmers, and this year’s state budget bill could allocate a recurring $1 million annually to DA BUX.

Ever wonder what happens to unsold fish at the Honolulu Fish Auction? The nonprofit Aloha Harvest recently began rescuing that fish through a new partnership, but they need some help with the large supply.

The makers of SPAM have partnered with local artist Kamea Hadar for a limited-edition can that pays homage to Maui residents impacted by the wildfires. It features the yellow hibiscus, Hawaiʻi's state flower, and the lokelani rose, Maui's flower. About 30,000 cases of the special cans will be available only in Hawai‘i. HPR's Cassie Ordonio has more.

Every year, and exclusively during the Merrie Monarch Hula Festival, crowds flock to a small church in the coastal community of Keaukaha for a taste of authentic Hawaiian food. HPR’s Kuʻuwehi Hiraishi reports on how it came to be.

Australian winemakers will soon have a chance for a competitive return to what was once their biggest market. China has ended tariffs of up to 200% on Australian wine, but that’s not likely to mean an overnight boom in business. HPR’s Bill Dorman has more in today’s Asia Minute.

Zoe Green of Kāneʻohe is one of five finalists competing for the grand prize of $25,000. Voting ends on April 14.

A bill to provide universal free school meals in Hawaiʻi is once again in jeopardy at the state Legislature. The Senate Committee on Education needs to schedule a hearing for House Bill 1775 by Monday for it to move on this session.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Census of Agriculture released a report this month revealing Hawaiʻi lost hundreds of its smallest farms and thousands of acres in recent years. HPR's Mark Ladao explains.

On Oʻahu, a new grocery store concept is coming to Kailua — replacing a familiar name. Pacific Business News editor-in-chief A. Kam Napier has more.