Hawaii Food Systems Leadership Series
The Hawaii Food Systems Leadership Series (HFSLS) is an initiative that convenes leaders across Hawaii’s food system to share perspectives, experiences, and insights that inform action towards improving food security, resilience, access, health, and economic development throughout the state.
What We Do
Collaboration
We collaborate with local food-systems experts to derive insights about Hawaii’s food sector and provide businesses, NGO’s, and institutions with deep-dives into the most pressing issues surrounding Hawaii’s food system.
Research
Each article and partner is specifically designed and curated to address an issue surrounding Hawaii’s food system. Our research is based on a mix of proprietary data and research and publicly available information.
Insights
Insights are developed through a structured process of analyzing data and information, identifying patterns, and connecting them to the broader context in which things occur in Hawaii’s food system.
Building Hawaii's Food Workforce: A Pathway to Food Security and Economic Resilience
Hawaii's food sector faces immense labor shortages, with 63% of manufacturers and 40% of producers citing workforce retention as their top challenge. This article argues that recruitment alone won't close the gap; modernizing operations through technology offers a practical path to boost productivity, strengthen food security, and build economic resilience.
Introduction to the Hawaii Food Systems Leadership Series
A cross-sector series convening Hawaii’s food system leaders to share practical insights on food security, resilience, and economic development across the islands.
Partner With Us
If you have an idea or topic that you’d like to cover with us through the HFSLS, send a message below.