Agricultural Development Division

This summer, HDOA committed to conduct eight retail events, two per County – Hawaii, Oahu, Maui and Kauai, to promote SOQ brand including product sampling and product information. The first event was held at KTA Super Store Puainako store, Hilo, on Saturday, May 19, 2012 in conjunction with “Buy Local, It Matters” (BLIM) campaign featuring Big Island farmers. Thanks to KTA Super Store, Special Events Hawaii, a contractor for the eight retail events, and Hawaii companies participated.

Featured SOQ companies and Big Island farmers with product sampling were:

• Big Island Abalone
• Tropical Dreams Ice Cream
• Hamakua Macadamia Nut Company
• Oils of Aloha

• Hanalei Poi CO, LLC
• Berger’s Kamaaina Farm, Inc.