July Food Safety Education:  Are you ready for the new regulations?

July Food Safety Education: Are you ready for the new regulations?

The Hawaii DoH is gradually improving and raising the food safety standards, and this September 2nd, they are implementing some key regulations from the 2013 FDA Food Code. These are all welcome changes and work to increase the level of food safety here in Hawaii. The...
Hawaii Department of Agriculture:  Prawn Workshop Announcement

Hawaii Department of Agriculture: Prawn Workshop Announcement

Freshwater prawns were farmed in Hawaii on a large scale in the past. By 1976, 14 prawn farms produced 19,500 kg of product. Later farmers turned to marine shrimp farming. Today, there is an abundant supply of Pacific white shrimp on the market. Some consumers want to...
Hawaii Lodging, Hospitality & Foodservice Expo Recap

Hawaii Lodging, Hospitality & Foodservice Expo Recap

On July 11 and 12, 2018 the Hawaii Restaurant Association participated in the Hawaii Lodging, Hospitality & Foodservice Expo. The HRA booth was front and center at the Expo entrance, as we greeted all of the attendees. Thanks to our booth marketing partners:...
“Hawaii Mocktails” Event Recap

“Hawaii Mocktails” Event Recap

Feature Image (above):  People’s Choice Mocktail Winner Mauna Kea Resort’s “Strawberry Basil Mule”, displayed with one of event sponsor Bai’s “São Paulo Strawberry Lemonade” lo-cal beverage. On June 26, Hawaii’s top...
Summer Superfoods for a Healthy Diet

Summer Superfoods for a Healthy Diet

Summer is in full swing, and many people have “getting healthier” on their to-do list this season. Restaurants have a great opportunity to help customers make healthy meal choices by offering options that are rich in nutrients while also satisfying those summer...