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Hawaii Cacao Industry Group History

October 23, 2008 - A one day meeting on the future of cacao in Hawaii. There were over 25 stakeholders from across the Hawaiian Islands and the Mainland in attendance including growers, researchers, government and users (i.e. chocolate makers and chocolatiers). A report of the successful results of that full day meeting are available.

April 2, 2009 inaugural Cacao to Chocolate Newsletter released.

December 13, 2009 a one day meeting was held to discuss the new white paper: The Economics of Cacao Production in Kona.

April 2010 Representative Corinne Ching's Resolution H.C.R 89 adopted! Little steps such as this one will help raise awareness of cacao in our State, and hopefully help it gain the momentum that it needs to become a major crop here in Hawaii.

Skip Bittenbender, Extension Specialist, CTAHR, UHM
keeps us up to date with newsletters on cacao propagation programs.

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History of Hawaii Cacao

The growing of cacao trees started in the 1850's and has had ups and downs as other commodity crops got the attention of growers. There have been many interesting initiatives. With the renewed interest by growers, Hawaii cacao has a chance to survive and to thrive.

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Hawaii Cacao Growers Chapter of the Hawaii Tropical Fruit Growers

Cacao Chapter Goals

  • Information & Education
  • Cacao Genetics
  • Orchard Health
  • Marketing 100% Hawaiian Brand

Click here to learn more about the chapter and its goals

 

 

 


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