Conference: Saturday May 4
Key Project Community Center Kahaluu
47-200 Waihee Rd, Kaneohe, HI 96744
Breakfast
Enjoy a breakfast of pastries, fruit, and coffee (provided)
President's Opening Remarks
Growing cocoa in Brazil: An outside perspective
Tuta & Juliana Aquino, award winning cocoa producer (Vale Potomuju) & chocolate maker (Baiani) will talk about their experiences in Brazil. From rehabilitating a farm to getting started in making chocolate and opening a retail store, they have done it all and will discuss their journey.
State of the Industry Address
An update on what's happening next for the cacao industry in Hawaii. Updates from the HCCA, non-profit, research, and government institutions.
Lunch
Enjoy bento boxes from a local chef. (provided)
Ag Panel: Cacao across the Islands
This panel will involve farm managers from different islands to talk about their experiences in establishing and running farms. Each island presents challenges and opportunities that we'll explore. This is a great chance to get all of your questions answered!
Site Visits
Attendees will have the option to visit 2 of the below sites. Site visits are scheduled for 2 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.
Manoa Chocolate Factory
905 Kalanianaole Hwy #3202 Kailua, HI 96734
21 Degrees Estate
47-546 D, Mapele Pl, Kaneohe, HI 96744
Mapele Fields
Kualoa Ranch-Molii Gardens
49-560 Kamehameha Highway, Kaneohe, Hawaii 96744
Kualoa Ranch-KEALOHIWAI
49-345 Kamehameha Hwy, Kaneohe, HI 96744
Dinner
Enjoy dinner and refreshments overlooking taro fields and the ocean. (provided)
Manoa Chocolate Wine bar
333 Uluniu St Kailua, HI 96734
Wine, Chocolate and Music
Enjoy live music by Paul Isaac while sampling chocolates and sipping wine!