hannibal tavares communit y center, 91 puk al ani street in puk al ani, maui, hawaii

wednesday, FEBruary 18, 2015 •10aM - 3pM

M a u i ’ s p r e m i e r e e v e n t f o r f o o d p r o d u c e r s a n d e n t r e p r e n e u r s

fe at uring a Tr adeshow and educational presentations by e xper t s

2015 EVENT PROGRAM

2nd ANNUALMaui Food Technology Center’s

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Thanks to our partners and all Maui manufacturersfor Making It Happen in Maui

Contact usto learn more about how to Make it in Mauiemail: info@innovatehawaii.orgphone: 808.875.5991website: innovatehawaii.org

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Aloha and welcome to the 2nd Annual Supply and Service Expo!

Thanks to a dedicated Board and our project stakeholders, Maui Food Technology Center (MFTC) has been focused on growing Hawaii’s food industry, connecting students, food producers and farmers through the practice of food science.

At today’s Expo, we hope you enjoy the many products and services that can help you launch, rebrand and/or expand your business. Specialized presentations by industry experts will also share helpful information on food and produce packaging and food inspection, food manufacturing exhibitors at this year’s Tokyo International Gift Show, federal cost-share grants for manufacturing and agricultural �rms, and what Mana Foods’ looks for in purchasing local products.

If you pre-registered to attend our event, you’ll also have an opportunity to win our grand prize drawing – a $200 Hawaiian Airlines gift card and a $50 gift card towards a car rental from Enterprise Holdings. Need not be present to win. Mahalo for joining us!

Luana MahiMaui Food Technology CenterPresident

WELCOME FROM MFTC

MFTC is pleased to welcome back exhibitors such as Maui Chemical & Paper Products.

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Expo Opens

Welcome

“Tea Trends”Presented by David De CandiaDirector of Tea for Coffee Bean/Tea Leaf

“Food and Produce Packaging and Food Inspection”Presented by Neil ErtmerPresident of Bay Area Packaging

“Food Manufacturing Exhibitors at Tokyo International Gift Show”Presented by Neal ArakakiHawaii Pavilion Project Manager from Jaxie Corp.

“Cost-Share Grants for Manufacturing and Agricultural Firms”Presented by Ken DozierExecutive Director of Western Research Application Center

“Buying Local”Presented by Christina GilbertPurchasing Director of Mana Foods

Event concludes

Expo event schedule

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David De CandiaDirector of Tea/Master Tea BlenderCoffee Bean/Tea Leaf

Presentation: “TEA TRENDS”

As Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf’s Master Tea Blender, David De Candia is responsible for sourcing, development and internal education on tea. He travels the world to �nd the �nest ingredients from some of the world’s premiere tea estates in Sri Lanka, India, China, Taiwan, among other countries.

Today's Speakers

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Neil ErtmerPresidentBay Area Packaging

Presentation:

“Food and Produce Packaging and Food Inspection”

Neil has over 20 years of experience in �exible packaging auto-mation, and food inspection. He is a graduate of the University of Phoenix with a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration.

His world of packaging began in 1988 with Weyhauser Paper Co. in corrugated container design & production. In 1995, he joined Bay Area Packaging in marketing and sales, representing packaging machine manufacturers for food. ¬ In 2010, he became the Owner and President of the company. Bay Area Packaging is a manufacturers’ rep �rm that covers Northern California, Nevada, and Hawaii. The company is involved in helping food manufacturers in the design, automation, and contaminant inspection for their packaged products. They represent Bosch Packaging the leader in the automation of �exible packaging, and Mettler-Toledo Safeline / Hi-Speed for product inspection (Metal Detection, X-Ray, & check weighing). During today’s presentation, Neil will discuss various trends in �exible and paper packaging (including bags/pouches, & chip board container designs). His primary focus will be on packaging, as it relates to automation in food plants. He will also present various methods of food inspection for foreign contaminants (i.e. metal, rock, glass), as well as weight/volume control of packages in production.

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Neal Arakaki Hawaii Pavilion Project ManagerJaxie Corporation

Presentation: “TEA TRENDS”

Neal Arakaki is the President of Hawaiian Candies & Nuts, Ltd. (Menehune Mac Brand Products) and the President of Jaxie Corpora-tion based in Honolulu.

For over 38 years, Neal has been successfully exported for Hawaiian Candies & Nuts their Hawaii products to Japan and the Far East.

With Jaxie Corporation, Neal has worked as the Contractor for the State of Hawaii’s Department of Agriculture and Department of Business, Economic Development & Tourism (DBEDT) for projects such as FoodEx Japan, Tokyo International Gift Show, Japan International Coffee Exhibition, Tokyo International Fashion show, and dozens of local in country promotional projects. He currently works with over 40 Hawaii manufacturers in developing export systems to Japan; including export readiness, production planning, packaging, logistics, pricing, and Japan distribution and sales.

Neal is a Past President and Board Member for the Hawaii Food Manufacturers Association, and is also a Member of the Hawaii Export Council.

During today’s presentation Neal will share important information on the upcoming Tokyo International Gift Show (TIGS) scheduled for September 2015 and organized by DBEDT. TIGS is the largest international trade show in Japan with over 2,500 companies marketing gifts, consumer goods and accessories to over 200,000 domestic and international buyers. Any Maui companies hoping to participate in TIGS are encouraged to attend this presentation.

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Ken DozierExecutive DirectorWestern Research Application Center

Presentation:

“Cost-Share grants for Manufacturing and Agricultural Firms”

Dr. Dozier is the Executive Director of the Western Trade Adjustment Assistance Center (WTAAC). This economic development program is funded through a cooperative agreement between the Department of Commerce and the University of Southern California. As Executive Director, Ken manages all �nancial, technical and reporting requirements under the award.

This presentation will include a brief overview of the Trade Adjustment Assistance for Firms program. This federal matching-funds program is designed to assist U.S. companies suffering declines in sales and/or employment due to import competition. Dr. Dozier will describe the eligibility requirements, bene�ts of participation and explain how this unique program has a proven track record of turning struggling �rms into stable, healthy companies. The presentation will include testimonial information from a local Hawaiian company that has bene�ted from participation in the program.

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Christina Gilbert Purchasing DirectorMana Foods

Presentation: “buying local”

Mana Foods is recognized for its wide range of natural and organic products, which are sold at the best prices. With over 400 local vendors, Mana Foods is a huge supporter of Maui and Hawaii companies. The colorful produce aisle at Mana Foods has an average 80-90% Certi�ed organic or unsprayed items and 50% of produce is grown in Hawaii.

As Purchasing Director, Christina Gilbert helps to maintain Mana Foods’ commitment to buying local.

Christina has worked in the natural foods industry for over 20 years on the mainland and in Hawaii, including working at Down to Earth in management and purchasing for 8 years prior to joining Mana Foods in 2009.

During her presentation, she’ll share what they look for in selecting products for Mana Foods.

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EXHIBITORS

The Accidental Consultant415 Dairy Road, E-228Kahului, HI 96732808-268-4386www.accidentalconsultant.com

Aloha Bottling Company91-041 Malakole Street, Bldg. BKapolei, HI 96797808-682-4545www.alohabottling.com

Aloha Spiced CacaoAloha Spiced CacaoP.O. Box 85Makawao, HI 96768808-270-3123www.mauisweetnspicy.com

Bay Area PackagingP.O. Box 1653Lafayette, CA 94549925-933-8700www.baypack.com

Blommer Chocolate1515 Paci�c StreetUnion City, CA 94587510-471-4300www.blommer.com

County of Maui Mayor’s Of�ce of Economic Development

2200 Main Street #305Wailuku, HI 96793808-270-7710www.co.maui.hi.us

Cutco Cutlery62 Hui Road FLahaina, HI 96761530-906-9180www.mycutcorep.com/leahlambros

Dana Labels, Inc.1920 Colburn StreetHonolulu, HI 96819808-845-3262www.danalabels.com

Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs - Business Action Center

1130 North Nimitz Highway, Suite A-220Honolulu, HI 96817808-586-2545www.getstartedhawaii.com

edible Hawaiian Islands P. O. Box 849Wailuku, HI 96793808-463-7494www.ediblehi.com

Enterprise/Alamo/National Car Rental Corporate Accounts

544 Ohohia StreetHonolulu, HI 96816808-838-2964www.enterpriseholdings.com

Hawaii Department of Agriculture – Marketing Branch

1428 S. King StreetHonolulu, HI 96814808-973-9595www.hdoa.hawaii.gov

Hawaii Energy (Leidos Engineering, LLC)1132 Bishop Street, Suite 1800Honolulu, HI 96813808-839-8880www.hawaiienergy.com

Hawaii Food Manufacturing Association2800 Woodlawn Drive #101Honolulu, HI 96822808-388-2000www.foodsofhawaii.com

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Hawaii Health Connector201 Merchant Street, Suite 1810Honolulu, HI 96813808-312-4400www.hawaiihealthconnector.com

Hawaii State Department of Health54 High Street, Room 300Wailuku, HI 96793808-984-8233www.health.hawaii.gov

Hawaii Technology Development Corp.2800 Woodlawn Drive, Suite 100Honolulu, HI 96822808-539-3616www.htdc.org

Hawaiian Commercial & Sugar Company (Maui Brand Sugar)

P.O. Box 266Puunene, HI 96784808-877-0081www.hcsugar.com

Jaxie Corporation3122 Kaloaluiki StreetHonolulu, HI 96822808-381-3160

Lokahi Paci�c/Pono Center62 Market Street, Suite 300Wailuku, HI 96793www.lokahipaci�c.org

Maui Chamber of Commerce95 Mahalani StreetWailuku, HI 96793808-244-0081www.mauichamber.com

Maui Chemical & Paper Products875 Alua StreetWailuku, HI 96793808-244-7311www.mauichem.com

Maui Coffee AssociationP.O. Box 1089Kula, HI 96790808-572-0072www.mauicoffeeassociation.blogspot.com

Maui County Farm BureauP.O. Box 148Kula, HI 96790808-281-9718www.mauicountyfarmbureau.org

Maui Culinary AcademyUH Maui College310 Kaahumanu AvenueKahului, HI 96732808-984-3684www.mauiculinary-campusdining.com

Maui Economic Development Board1305 N. Holopono StreetKihei, HI 96753808-877-7550www.medb.org

Maui Food Innovation CenterUH Maui College310 Kaahumanu AvenueKahului, HI 96732808-984-3300www.maui.hawaii.edu/foodinnovation

The Maui News100 Mahalani StreetWailuku, HI 96793808-244-3981www.mauinews.com

Maui Printing Company345 E. Ahuliu WayWailuku, HI 96793808.877.7177www.mauiprinting.com

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Maui Small Business Development Center

1300 N. Holopono Street, Suite 213

Kihei, HI 96763808-875-5990www.hisbdc.org

Nature’s Best590 Farrington Highway

#524-176Kapolei, HI 96707404-906-8417www.naturesbest.net

Netcom EnterprisesPO Box 492471Keaau, HI 96749808-938-8888www.netcomcloud.com

Paci�c Allied Products, Ltd.91-110 Kaomi LoopKapolei, HI 96707808-682-2038www.paci�calliedproducts.

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Paci�kool718 Bannister StreetHonolulu, HI 96819808-841-4540www.paci�kool.com

PBFY Packaging380 Kaupea StreetMakawao, HI 96768808-268-7541

Picnic Savers by Kaikuahine Designs

26 Miner PlaceMakawao, HI 96768808-870-4227www.picnicsavers.com

RoastarP.O. Box 2136Wausau, WI 54402866-516-7247www.roastar.com

The Spice RackP.O. Box 532453Kihei, HI 96753808-283-5868

Triple F Distributing770 Alua StreetWailuku, HI 96793808-244-1550www.fffhawaii.com

Western Trade Adjustment Assistance Center3716 S. Hope Street #200Los Angeles, CA 90007213-821-1404www.wesrac.usc.edu/wtaac

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MFTC board members

Luana MahiOwnerHawaiian Isles Unlimited LLC dba Kismet Natural Foods Brokerage

MICHAEL ABRAMSFounder & Owner Maui Food Technology CenterFlavor Waves

Nina TanabE, CFSPrincipalPaci�c Food Technology, LLC

JEANNE UNEMORI SKOGPresident and CEOMaui Economic Development Board, Inc.

WARREN WATANABEExecutive Director Maui County Farm Bureau

Wilmont KahaialiiOwnerKahaialii Productions

WaylEn KahaialiiCo-OwnerKuleana Services

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Hawaii Food Products Recipe Contest organizers are currently seeking new, locally made food products that utilize Hawaii grown and/or made ingredients. Sponsored by the Maui Food Technology Center (MFTC), the contest will be held during the Maui County Ag Festival at the Maui Tropical Plantation in Waikapu on Saturday, April 4.

Hawaii residents 18 years of age or older are eligible to enter. Submissions must have commercial viability. MFTC will help the local entrepreneur with the winning recipe take their product from idea to the store shelf.

For contest details and an of�cial contest entry form:Visit: www.MauiFoodTechnology.org

Call: 808-948-MFTC (6382)

Send completed entry forms no later than April 1 via: Email: info@MauiFoodTechnology.org

or Fax: 888-887-4495

UPCOMING EVENTS

HAWAII FOOD PRODUCTS RECIPE CONTESTSATURDAY, APRIL 4, 2015 | MAUI TROPICAL PLANTATION

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Maui Food Technology Center (MFTC) is currently seeking local vendors for the Hawaii Pavilion at the 80th Annual Tokyo International Gift Show (TIGS) to be held on September 2-4, 2015.

TIGS is the largest international trade show in Japan with over 2,500 companies marketing gifts, consumer goods and accessories to over 200,000 domestic and international buyers. Booth space is open to Hawaii companies interested in marketing their products abroad. Exhibitors must meet SBA and “Made in Hawaii” guidelines. This includes being registered to do business in Hawaii, products made in Hawaii, and products must be able to be imported into Japan.

Maui County plans to help quali�ed companies participate in the show. While it is recommended that the company attend the show in person, it is not required. Thanks to a grant from the County of Maui Mayor’s Of�ce of Economic Development, MFTC representatives will be attending the show on vendors’ behalf in an effort to make this opportunity more affordable for local businesses.

For more information:

Email: info@mauifoodtechnology.orgCall: 808-948-MFTC (6382)

80TH ANNUAL TOKYO INTERNATIONAL GIFT SHOW SEPTEMBER 2-4, 2015 | TOKYO, JAPAN

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The 2nd Annul Made In Maui County Festival will be held on November 7, 2015 at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center in Kahului. Over 130 vendors will offer a wide variety of made in Maui County products, including foods, produce, art, crafts, jewelry, fashion, gifts, collectibles and more; plus demonstrations and food trucks ALL in one location!

This is an ideal event for residents and visitors seeking Hawaii value-added products made by local businesses. Attendees will be helping to keep dollars in our community by helping to grow these amazing businesses.

The Festival is co-presented by the Mayor’s Of�ce of Economic Develop-ment and the Maui Chamber of Commerce. Maui Food Technology Center’s Luana Mahi serves on their event planning committee.

For more information:

Visit: www.MadeInMauiCountyFestival.comEmail: info@MadeInMauiCountyFestival.com

Call: (808) 270-2210Follow: Facebook, Twitter (#MIMCF2014), Instagram and Pinterest

2ND ANNUAL MADE ON MAUI COUNTY FESTIVAL SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2015 | MAUI ARTS & CULTURAL CENTER

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contact usAt the core of the Maui Food Technology Center (MFTC) mission is the goal of encouraging and supporting entrepreneurship among Hawaii’s residents and students. MFTC supports a wide range of projects for those seeking to earn a meaningful living from agriculture and value-added food production – including culinary arts, food science and food technology.

For information on MFTC:

Visit: www.mauifoodtechnology.orgEmail: info@mauifoodtechnology.org

Call: 888.948.MFTC (6382)Follow: Facebook

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Mahalos to our 2015 sponsors

POI

SUSHI

LOCO MOCO

KALBI

Also, mahalo to the following for their contributions:Hawaiian Springs LLC

Maui Economic Development Board, Inc.Enterprise Holdings

Hawaiian Isles Unlimited LLCPacific Food Technology LLC

ADOBO

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