Meet the newest 10 local companies joining mana up's cohort 9!
Aloha de Mele was founded by artist JT Ojerio, and is inspired by Hawai‘i’s beauty, land, culture, and people. Ranging from simple silhouettes to complex lei po‘o, each art piece is created to make a statement, exude good vibes, and the aloha spirit near and far!
Banán typically turns Hawai‘i-grown bananas and other island-grown ingredients into dairy-free frozen goodness at its various O‘ahu locations. They also sell one of its number one toppings, the mac nut honey butter, which is made from Big Island-grown macadamia nuts and O‘ahu-harvested honey.
HI Spice is a hot sauce crafted with locally sourced ingredients that is inspired, grown and made on Maui. Its assortment of products highlight local produce like liliko'i, guava, pineapple, mango, papaya, honey, along with peppers sourced from local farmers to create the perfect balance of heat and flavor!
Island Harvest grows certified organic macadamia nuts in Kohala on Hawai‘i Island. Together with their team, they approach farming with care for the ʻāina, trees, employees, and community. They use their locally and sustainably grown crops to produce their assortment of macadamia nut products.