Each year starts out with the hopes of personal resolutions and a more profitable year than last. But it also kicks off a new legislative session. There are many proposed bills that arise, some from past years and others brand new. This year’s legislative session was...
This may not be a popular thing to say, but Hawai‘i’s restaurant market is saturated. The amount of restaurants popping up, I think it’s just too much, honestly. There’s a lot of great chefs and cooks here in Hawai‘i, but you can’t do it all yourself, you need a good...
By Jennifer Hernandez RD, LD Registered dietitian National Kidney Foundation of Hawai’i Did you know that the risk for developing kidney disease in Hawai’i is 30 percent higher than the mainland? One of the reasons we have a higher risk in Hawai’i is due...
Today’s digital menu boards have evolved from a simple playlist of images and videos to fully integrated restaurant solutions. Many restaurants have decided to test the digital menu waters with cheaper consumer TVs and USB content. While this can be a...
A key part of providing safe food is properly sanitizing surfaces in your operation. These are not the most exciting subjects in any food operation, but not paying attention to them can result in a yellow DoH placard, allow excessive bacteria grow, or even cause...
Big Island Dairy is a 3rd generation family-owned farm with over 40 years of experience in dairy. Our family purchased an existing dairy on the Hamakua Coast in 2011. Since then, we have built a new milk house, built more comfortable facilities for the cows, and...