About Us
About the Hawaii Food Manufacturers Association
The Hawaii Food Manufacturers Association (HFMA) is a non-profit organization of approximately 140 members companies that has been promoting Hawaiian grown or manufactured products since 1977. The HFMA works to increase the understanding and appreciation of the unique flavors, quality, and care that go into the production of Hawaii’s fine foods and beverages represented by our membership. We have worked closely with the Hawaii Department of Agriculture and would not have been able to establish many of the milestones our industry has set without their assistance. HFMA members are active in markets around the world and as a collective group of manufacturers. It is our primary goal to provide consumers and institutions worldwide with the freshest and highest quality products at competitive and reasonable prices.
About Our Logo

The HFMA logo is a nod to the influence that Hawai’i’s food manufacturing industry had in helping cultivate Hawai’i’s diversity. The prominently featured poi pounder symbolizes the essential tool, still used today, for food manufacturing in Hawai’i. The logo also features the crown of the pineapple, honoring the worldwide agricultural and economic influence of Hawai’i’s pineapple industry of the present and past.
Meet Our Board Members

Jimmy Chan
Owner & General Manager
Hawaiian Chip Company
Board President

Rudy Balala
Board Vice-President

Cheryl Ohta
Corporate TreasurerHawaiian Candy, Inc.

Nina Tanabe
Principal
Pacific Food Technology
Board Secretary

Chris Bornstein
Co-Owner
Spicy Ninja Sauce
Board Member

Butch Galdeira
President
Diamond Bakery
Board Member

Ann Hashisaka
Kauai Kookie LLC
Board Member

Jan Hori
Hawaiian Pie Company
Board Member

Lauren Tamamoto,
PhD., CCS, CFS
Kapiolani Community College
Board Member
What Our Members
Are Saying
