A $25,000 grant from Ulupono Initiative is helping a dozen Hawaii food producers access high-pressure processing technology to extend product shelf life and reach retail markets. The funding covers validation testing costs that can be barriers for small businesses.
- Twelve Hawaii food businesses receive grant funding to use new high-pressure processing technology at Leeward Community College’s facility.
- The grant covers up to $3,000 per company for required validation testing to meet commercial food safety standards.
- High-pressure processing extends shelf life without heat or preservatives, helping local products reach retail stores.
- Da Tomato Guy became the first business to complete the validation process using the grant funding.
Source: Maui Now
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