About Us
The 2025 Team
Hawaii Food Industry Association
Hawaii Food Industry Association (HFIA) is a non-profit organization led by a diverse board of directors consisting of some of the State of Hawaii’s most well respected executives and leaders. HFIA is dedicated to ensuring that Made in Hawaii businesses not only survive but thrive in today’s economy. The Made in Hawaii Festival is HFIA’s signature event which it has been producing since 1995. Our passion for this event is driven by our shared values. Since its inception, the Made in Hawaii Festival has helped countless Made in Hawaii businesses achieve success not only through strong sales during the festival but also by providing access to retail buyers that allow Made in Hawaii businesses to become sustainable year round. The Made in Hawaii Festival provides an opportunity for companies to market themselves to retail buyers, consumers and test-market new products. Over the years the event has become a business incubator helping businesses to test-market products at a low-cost to thousands of patrons. It is our pleasure and joy to continue this mission with the strong support of our government and our community.
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Gourmet Events Hawaii
Gourmet Events Hawaii is a locally owned event planning and logistics company with over 20 years of experience supporting Hawaii’s most trusted brands. We’re proud to lead the planning and execution of the Made in Hawai’i Festival, contributing to its record-breaking years in vendor participation and festival attendance. We thank the Hawaii Food Industry Association (HFIA) for entrusting us to deliver our very best to the largest festival in Hawaii. Whether you need support with event logistics, staffing, catering, or rentals, our team provides professional, dependable service so you can focus on what matters most. At Gourmet Events Hawaii, we believe great events start with strong partnerships and beautiful collaborations.
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Tapiki
Web, mobile, and AI application development. Tapiki designs and develops custom websites that align with clients’ goals, ensuring exceptional user experiences and seamless functionality. Tapiki’s solutions combine creativity, technology, and performance to deliver impactful online presences. Supporting island businesses since 2009. Local values, modern solutions.
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Olena Heu
Olena Heu is a multi-award-winning journalist, local television personality and Miss Hawaii 2004. The Kauai native holds a BA and an MA in Communication with a concentration in Speech from Hawaii Pacific University, hosts a weekly show/podcast called Da Best Hawaii featured on Hawaiian TelCom and on Hawaiian Airlines.