Bizia Surf creates surfboards from invasive trees
Bizia Surf, a specialty surfboard retailer, first began as an initiative to put invasive albizia trees to new uses. Read More →
Kauai Hemp Co. aims to grow local, national and international sales
Kauai Hemp Co. launched in 2019, “with the goal of ushering in a new wave of agriculture in Hawaii by sustainably growing certified organic hemp and crafting premium CBD products,” said Judiah McR...
Honua Skincare seeks to expand presence in spas, boutiques
As founder Kapua Browning tells it, Honua Skincare was born from a desire to combine her passions for skincare, Hawaiian culture and healing botanicals. Read More →
Maui-based Farm to Fudge offers a ‘healthier, cleaner dessert alternative’
Janice Leilani LaFontaine said her company, Farm to Fudge, was born out of her own health challenges as she battled an autoimmune disease. Read More →
Sea Crunchies will create snacks made from local seaweed
For marketing executive Jina Wye, seaweed has always been a big part of her diet. So when she first came up with the idea for Sea Crunchies, she said her initial goal was to reimagine some of her ...
Artist Kris Goto looks to expand e-commerce, retail partners
Although Oahu-based artist Kris Goto launched her business just a few years ago, she’s been creating art as long as she can remember. Read More →