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1. Article · Sep 22, 2026 · Reid Fowler

   From backyard fruit to modern snack: How 'ulu could help shape Hawaii's food future (opens the original)

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   HONOLULU (Island News) -- Long before Hawaiʻi had grocery stores and food shipped across the Pacific, ʻulu, or breadfruit, was an important source of food for communities across the islands. Today, one local entrepreneur is finding new ways to bring that traditional staple to Hawaiʻi consumers — while exploring what it could mean for the state’s food security. Loren Shoop founded ʻUlu Mana in 2016, starting with breadfruit hummus made with ʻulu grown in Mililani. The business has since

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2. Article · Jul 31, 2026 · Reid Fowler

   Fine dining comes home | How The Guarden is redefining private dining in Hawaiʻi (opens the original)

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   HONOLULU (Island News) -- In Hawaiʻi, food is about more than what's on the table. It's about family, culture and connection. For Kevin and Sabrina Guard, it's also an opportunity to create unforgettable experiences. The couple is behind The Guarden, a private dining business that transforms homes, backyards and intimate gathering spaces into elegant restaurant-style experiences. Every meal is carefully curated, blending globally inspired cuisine with locally sourced ingredients and a deeply pe

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